The following is the full text of a joint declaration adopted by the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, following the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
We, the Economic Leaders of APEC, met in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, from October 31 to November 1, 2025.
This year, under the APEC theme "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow," we have advanced our shared objectives through three priorities:
during our meetings across the Korean cities of Seoul, Busan, Jeju and Incheon, and culminating in Gyeongju, a thousand-year-old capital with rich cultural heritage.
The Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal juncture.
Building a Sustainable Tomorrow
Author's summary: APEC leaders adopt joint declaration.