(VOVworld) – Economic leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation organization, APEC, begin a two-day meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on Monday, to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation and a regional free trade initiative following the TPP signing.
 
The event will focus on sustainable and inclusive growth; economic connectivity; multilateral trading systems; the promotion of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises; and the creation of a resilient, sustainable community.
21 APEC member economies are expected to issue a joint statement on the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on Friday 13^th.