cutive Director of the APEC Secretariat, launched a slogan that shows concern for supply chains.
“In these times of economic volatility, it would be interesting for those working in supply chains to tell us what they are facing , how they are coping with such rapidly changing trade policies,” he emphasized, referring to current geopolitical and trade disruptions, such as the conflict in the Middle East and the imposition of tariffs.
He noted that every day we can see how uncertain trade flows are and how they impact supply chains , even the most resilient ones, and with that, “the balance of diversification, the focus on the portfolio and the consideration of the essential products we need.”
In economic matters, the expert identified areas of opportunity that can be addressed to strengthen the APEC bloc. In this regard, he stated that it is necessary to implement structural reforms that facilitate trade and help create a fair business environment.
For his part, Carlos Kuriyama, director of the Policy Support Unit at the APEC Secretariat, highlighted the benefits of hosting APEC from the perspective of a developing economy .
Along those lines, he explained that APEC creates a positive environment for Mexico , after a long time of not hosting this event (2002), so hosting this summit represents an opportunity to strengthen the country’s presence in discussions on investment, digital trade and energy transition.
He believed that Mexico’s recent participation as host allowed it to strengthen and expand its relationship with various Asian nations. “Mexico hosting APEC puts the country on the economic radar, and it will also be positive publicity,” he asserted.
APEC has 37% of the world’s population and the 21 members of this economic bloc represent approximately 44% of global trade and 54% of world GDP, according to the Ministry of Economy .
Kuriyama indicated that APEC promotes economic integration and openness , which helps to build a development strategy, trade diversification and supply chains.
“I believe that APEC Mexico 2028 is a very good opportunity to promote Mexico’s presence in Asian countries. Mexico could be a kind of buffer zone between Asia and the United States. This is a great opportunity, and it’s also a great opportunity to diversify,” he concluded.
The panel made it clear that Mexico should take advantage of APEC’s economic dynamism ; and the exposure it will have in 2028 will be an advantage to expand its relationship with the other 20 economies that make up this bloc to strengthen foreign investment and cooperation in times where uncertainty prevails.
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