APEC

[ ey-pek ]

noun

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: an association that promotes economic growth and free trade among member states that border the Pacific Ocean.

APEC

/ ˈeɪpɛk /

acronym for

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. (in Canada) Atlantic Provinces Economic Council

Word History and Origins

Origin of APEC¹

First recorded in 1989

Example Sentences

But the two leaders who met during the Apec summit managed to agree on a number of issues ranging from tackling climate change together to resuming military communication.

From BBC

The approval follows a meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping at Apec summit in the US last week.

From BBC

Albanese said the incident was raised through "all of the normal channels", but didn't disclose if it was discussed in his private meeting with Xi at APEC.

From Reuters

Albanese said the incident was raised through "all of the normal channels", but didn't disclose if it was discussed in his private meeting with Xi at APEC.

From Reuters

In the statement, he noted that it occurred just as President Biden and Mr. Xi were holding their own tension-lowering talks at APEC.

From Washington Times