APEC Visit Important During Times of ‘Global Uncertainty’: Australian PM

‘One in four of Australian jobs depends upon our trade and an enormous proportion of that trade is represented here at APEC,’ Albanese said.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speake during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 13, 2023. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described his visit to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as “important,” especially during a time of “global uncertainty.”

“We recognise that the creation of an economic forum for economies in our region is so important,” Mr. Albanese told reporters on Nov. 15.