Important facts

FROM November 12 to 20, the country will host some 10,000 delegates, including 21 heads of economies for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Here are some important facts worth remembering about APEC 2015.

•    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum that aims to promote trade among its members. Created in 1989, the conference discusses economic and not political issues. APEC members are called member economies while the leaders in attendance are referred to as heads of economies.