LIMA: Asia-Pacific leaders vowed Sunday to fight protectionism at the close of a summit upended by US President-elect Donald Trump's shock victory and virulent attacks on free-trade deals.

"We reaffirm our commitment to keep our markets open and to fight against all forms of protectionism," said the final statement from the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group.

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