Philippines, 2015 - “APEC, diversity in all its forms—heritage, nationality, experience, job sector —proved to be the element that truly allowed us to learn, engage and connect with each other, resulting in
meaningful solutions to the world’s challenges. During that week, the Paris attacks highlighted the
destruction and violence that can arise from intolerance. Meeting with the other delegates from around
the world gave us hope that there is still plenty of room for respect, discussion, and collaboration as we
progress toward a shared vision for our global future.”