Minister Ng to attend annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru
November 12, 2024
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Lima, Peru, to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on November 14-15, 2024.
Minister Ng will join her counterparts from the other 20 APEC member economies to discuss key issues facing the region, including:
- Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth
- Enhancing trade and investment
- Strengthening economic cooperation
The APEC Ministerial Meeting is an important opportunity for Canada to engage with its partners in the Asia-Pacific region and to advance its trade and economic priorities.
During her visit to Peru, Minister Ng will also meet with Peruvian government officials and business leaders to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic ties between Canada and Peru.
Additional information:
- APEC is a regional economic forum established in 1989.
- APEC member economies account for approximately 60% of global GDP and 45% of world trade.
- Canada has been a member of APEC since its inception.
- The APEC Ministerial Meeting is held annually and is hosted by a different member economy each year.
- Peru is hosting the APEC Ministerial Meeting for the second time, having previously hosted it in 2008.
Minister Ng to attend annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru
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