Jakarta, Aug. 29 -- Energy ministers from across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Busan this week for the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting, charting a collective course to secure stable electricity supply, modernize regional grids and harness artificial intelligence for innovation in energy systems.

Meeting against the backdrop of surging electricity demand, accelerating electrification and mounting climate pressures, ministers underscored the urgency of building resilient, diversified and technologically advanced energy networks that can deliver energy security and sustainability for the region, as noted in a written statement issued by the APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting and received here on Friday.

Chairing the meeting, South Korean ...