 2004 Secretary Powell departed Washington on November 17, 2004 for travel to Santiago, Chile for meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. He attended the APEC Ministerial Meetings (Nov. 17-18) and held bilateral meetings with counterparts while in Santiago. At the APEC meetings the U.S. promoted trade liberalization and facilitation and support efforts to ensure security, enhance transparency, and fight corruption.
President Bush attended the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Santiago, Chile from November 20-21, 2004.
Remarks by Secretary Powell
2004/11/18: Interview With Andrea Aristegui of Chile's TVN
2004/11/17: Remarks to the Press En Route to Santiago, Chile
Other Remarks
2004/12/01: Ambassador Moriarty's Remarks to the Asia Society
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