Jakarta, May 28 -- APEC's member economies will advance work to fast-track the revitalization of the region's economy as mandated in the joint statement on COVID-19 issued by the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade.
Senior officials convened virtually on Wednesday to respond to the crisis, identify remedial policy actions, and fulfill directions from APEC's Trade Ministers, according to a written statement issued by the APEC Virtual Extraordinary Senior Officials' Meeting and received here, Thursday.
Such responses encompass keeping markets open and ensuring a smooth flow of essential goods and services.
"Despite the trying times that we presently face, the work in APEC must go on, by means of virtual meetings, such as this one, or thro...