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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cThis also augurs well with the discourse on the new global economic architecture that is to look at economic progress not just in terms of gross domestic product or statistics alone, but also to consider necessary human aspects such as wellbeing and living standards as markers for economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohamed Azmin who chaired the meeting said discussions among economists on the new APEC vision is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI must say that I am encouraged with the significantly positive progress of the discussion,\u201d he said during a virtual press conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the Leaders\u2019 Declaration (LD) which was last issued during APEC 2018, he said discussion among economists was still ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSince the LD is a consensus statement that takes on board the views and implementation capabilities of all economies, we expect the execution of the actionable items within the declaration will be operationalised seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs you are aware, it has been two years since we last issued a LD encapsulating our consensus. In my view, this should motivate us even further to reach consensus and issue a LD this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the LD would provide an assurance that leaders of APEC economies are not complacent in providing the best to the people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is a pledge of our leaders to enhance efforts towards achieving an inclusive and sustainable economic growth especially right now in cushioning the socio-economic impact which has impacted our people\u2019s wellbeing and livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt will underscore our leaders\u2019 determination in ensuring long-term benefits for our people,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohamed Azmin noted that Malaysia during the meeting, called for the declaration on facilitating the movement of essential goods in APEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This declaration, he said, seeks to ensure that essential goods are able to move across borders without being subjected to unfair trade measures as well as expedite economic recovery in the APEC region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition, this declaration will certainly continue to enhance more conducive environment for trade and investment flows and activities among the APEC economies by ensuring an open, vibrant, transparent and sustainable trading system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe also call for special emphasis on inclusive economic growth that results in tangible benefits for all our people and businesses, particularly those most vulnerable to the pandemic, including women, youths and marginalised groups,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pandemic has enabled APEC to accelerate the digital technology transformation initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
APEC economies continue to support further action to strengthen the digitalisation agenda to promote greater regional integration and drive economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another issue raised during the meeting that garnered much attention and deliberation was the level of ambition to be pursued in the APEC post-2020 vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were also divergent views regarding the need to strengthen the multilateral trading systems and deepen the regional economic integration through the pursuit of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malaysia as a host for APEC 2020, works collaboratively with all APEC economies including the US and China to arrive at middle ground solutions on this difficult area that will be amendable to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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