Viet Nam made utmost efforts to ensure the success of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) in Da Nang from 6-11 November, according to The Malay Mail.

APEC leaders and their spouses pose for a group photo at a gala dinner on 10 November  (Photo: VNA)

Due to event’s importance in Viet Nam’s policy of international integration, preparations for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week began early and were made meticulously.

The article said that the APEC theme of ‘Creating New Dynamism, Fostering A Shared Future’ for 2017 as well as priorities set by Viet Nam were supported by APEC economies.

The theme reflects the APEC member economies’ common concern about seeking ‘new dynamism’ for integration, connectivity and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific.  It also shows APEC and Asia-Pacific’s target of ‘fostering a shared future’ with peace, stability, development and prosperity.

As host of the event, Viet Nam did its best to harmonise benefits and find common ground for differences among APEC members.  The country also upholds its commitments to supporting multilateral trade in the spirit of equality, mutual benefits, voluntarism and mutual respect.

Achievements at conferences on inclusive development in economy, finance and society, cross-border e-ecommerce and startup innovation provided a basis for discussions at the AELW, the article noticed.

The AELW was attended by heads of the world’s leading economies like US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

(Source: VNA)