Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting served as a perfect prelude to the upcoming summit in Shenzhen, according to Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Christopher Hui. Cooperation was agreed upon across several areas.
Joint Statement
The meeting concluded with a joint statement, a significant breakthrough amid increasingly divided geopolitical landscapes. Hui noted that the foreign ministers' meeting was the last in a series of ministerial meetings prior to the leaders' summit.
Cooperation and Risk Management
Hui pointed out that the delegates agreed to enhance cooperation in fiscal and monetary policy coordination, digital infrastructure, green finance, and talent cultivation. Additionally, policies to address risks arising from artificial intelligence were emphasized.