SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 The declaration adopted at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will play an important role in future work on developing trade relations and digital transformation of the economies of the Asia-Pacific region, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, who heads the Russian delegation.
«I think the declaration… will play an important role in creating the foundation and momentum for future work on climate change, digital transformation, improved connectivity and trade between Asia-Pacific economies,» Overchuk told reporters.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is a trade and economic forum that includes 21 economies in the Asia-Pacific region. This year's summit takes place from November 11 to 17 in San Francisco, California, concluding the US presidency of APEC in 2023.