President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend virtual APEC meeting on COVID-19
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend a virtual informal meeting of leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on July 16, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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| President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. (Photo: VNA) |
Attendance will be made at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
According to a statement, PM Ardern called for the informal meeting of APEC leaders in the hope of seeking immediate steps to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Earlier on June 5, trade ministers of 21 APEC member economies agreed on a target to obtain a quick economic recovery in the context of COVID-19, starting with acceleration in vaccine distribution.
(Source: VNA)
