APEC "in great shape" Aussie PM declares
Published: 09 September, 2007, 06:32
Fighting common challenges such as climate change, and ensuring energy security and sustainable development of all countries in the region, were the goals agreed by the 21 member countries of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Sydney.
After reaching agreement on the urgent environmental issues, the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Rim countries also urged further efforts to integrate their economies.
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