APEC

[ey-pek]

noun

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: an association that promotes economic growth and free trade among member states that border the Pacific Ocean.

APEC

/ ˈeɪpɛk /

acronym

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

2. (in Canada) Atlantic Provinces Economic Council

Word History and Origins

Origin of APEC¹

First recorded in 1989

Example Sentences

He added: “The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!”

From Los Angeles Times

President Biden raised the issue of Americans wrongfully detained in China directly with President Xi Jinping earlier this month when the two met during the Apec summit in Peru, according to an American official familiar with the negotiations.

From BBC

But the two leaders who met during the Apec summit managed to agree on a number of issues ranging from tackling climate change together to resuming military communication.

From BBC

The approval follows a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping at Apec summit in the US last week.

From BBC

Albanese said the incident was raised through "all of the normal channels", but didn't disclose if it was discussed in his private meeting with Xi at APEC.

From Reuters