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Leaders' Declaration and Joint Ministerial Statement Issued at APEC Economic Leaders' and Ministerial Meetings
November 21, 2022
A Leaders' Declaration and Joint Ministerial Statement were issued after the APEC Leaders' and Ministerial Meetings.
1. Leaders' Declaration
The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in-person in Thailand on November 18 and 19 (JST).
2. Bangkok Goals on BCG Economy
The Bangkok Goals on the BCG Economy issued at the Economic Leaders' Meeting were adopted. The summary is as follows.
- APEC will encourage efforts to address climate change issues while referring to the Paris Agreement and SDGs.
- Regarding energy, it will encourage cooperation toward a transition to clean, low-carbon energy while ensuring energy security and resilience.
3. Joint Ministerial Statement
The APEC Ministerial Meeting was held in-person in Thailand on November 17 (JST).
After the meeting, a Joint Ministerial Statement was issued under the themes proposed by Thailand, "Open. Connect. Balance." This is the first joint statement to be issued during a ministerial meeting related to APEC this year.
Division in Charge
APEC Office, Trade Policy Bureau