2018 2019

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

The APEC Chair releases the Era Kone Statement. It states that Leaders reaffirm the importance of trade liberalization and facilitation in achieving sustainable economic growth and in creating jobs, and recognize the contributions in achieving this of the rules-based multilateral trading system.

Santiago, Chile

Leaders’ meeting cancelled due to riots. The La Serena Roadmap for Women and Inclusive Growth is finalized this year, which acknowledges the urgent need to lift the role of women in the economy.

2020 Malaysia

No physical leaders’ meeting due to Covid-19.