Malaysia, amid political turmoil, says to host virtual Apec summit in November

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Doubts had arisen earlier in the year if the summit will go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia said on Monday it will host the first ever virtual summit of leaders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation nations in November, amid political uncertainty faced by its Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.New Zealand, which is hosting next year's Apec summit, has said it will use virtual platforms to conduct the meeting due to travel restrictions and uncertainty caused by the pandemic.

In a statement, the International Trade & Industry Ministry said Mr Muhyiddin will chair on Nov 20 the Economic Leaders' Meeting which will have the participation of all 21 Apec economic leaders.

 

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