Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC's 21 Member Economies are the United States; Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; Russia; Singapore; Republic of Korea; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; and Viet Nam. Hans. Klemm is the U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Hans Klemm is the U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
The United States hosted APEC in 2011. Russia will host APEC in 2012.
Contact:
U.S. participation in APEC is coordinated by the Office of Economic Policy (EAP/EP) in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. For questions on APEC, please contact (202) 647-4835.
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 11): "I think that the steps we have taken have moved us forward. We’ve reaffirmed our commitment to meet World Bank benchmarks that will make it easier to do business in each of our countries." Full Text» Trip Page»
