Apec tackles stalled trade talks
Published September 9th, 2007
Asia-Pacific leaders have concluded a summit in Sydney with a statement that called for a rapid conclusion to long-running global trade talks.
World trade liberalisation talks known as the Doha Round have dragged on for more than six years and are now said to have reached a crucial stage.
The 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) account for nearly half of the world’s trade.
On Saturday, leaders agreed on the need for action to tackle climate change.
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