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Leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members concluded their annual meeting here Sunday with "A New Commitment to Asia-Pacific Development."

APEC pledges "new commitment" to Asia-Pacific development

The 16th APEC summit concluded Sunday in the Peruvian capital with the leaders pledging "a new commitment" to jointly tackling the global financial crisis, regional economic integration and corporate social responsibility.

APEC meeting ends with declaration on several issues

Leaders from APEC member economies on Sunday vowed to boost regional economic integration and food security, and to combat climate change and corruption, in a declaration issued after a two-day meeting in the Peruvian capital.

Discussed issues

Corporate social responsibility

One of the highlights of the APEC Leaders´ Week from Nov. 16-23 was the leaders´ efforts to explore the social dimension of APEC, especially corporate social responsibility, amid the crisis.

Free trade

During the meeting, the leaders highlighted the urgency to curb any upturn of protectionism that could arise from the crisis and exacerbate the current economic situation.

Financial crisis

The leaders issued a special statement on the financial crisis Saturday, vowing to take action "individually and collectively" to restore confidence in their economies and keep the region moving along the path of long-term growth.

Education, health issues

Leaders from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum pledged Sunday to expand cooperation on education and health issues.

Climate change

APEC leaders on Sunday called for a comprehensive manner through international cooperation to address climate change.

Food security

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies on Sunday called for the improvement of food security in the region.

Combat corruption

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies Sunday pledged to combat corruption in both public and private sectors.

Human security, combat terrorism, secure regional trade

Leaders from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Sunday pledged further efforts to enhance human security, combat terrorism and secure regional trade.

Regional economic integration

Leaders of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Sunday pledged more efforts to boost regional economic integration.

China and APEC

Hu urges for APEC economic integration

Hu urges for APEC economic integration

Chinese President Hu Jintao urged the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation members to boost economic integration and strengthen human security in the region.

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