Last Call: Media Registration for 2015 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting

Media registration is still open for the 2015 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting (MRT) to be hosted by the Philippines on Boracay Island on 23-24 May and chaired by Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo.

Background:

Trade that has powered the rise of the Pacific Rim as an engine for the global economy remains sluggish. Trade Ministers from the 21 APEC member economies, which account for about 40 per cent of the world’s population, half of global trade and 60 per cent of total GDP, will take actions to unlock new and under-tapped sources of trade and investment growth while ensuring that the benefits are widely felt by people and businesses at home and throughout the region.

Priorities will include boosting emerging regional and global trade agreements and the flow of goods, services, people and capital across borders; opening new economic opportunities for small firms, women and young entrepreneurs; cross-border education and training; infrastructure development; and the promotion of environmental goods and services, and green growth.

The latest APEC Economic Trends Analysis will be unveiled, providing insights on the region’s trade and growth outlook to improve policy collaboration. The tone for the proceedings will also be shaped by a presentation from World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and policy recommendations offered by business leaders from the APEC Business Advisory Council and APEC’s official observers – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and Pacific Island Forum.

When: 23-24 May 2015

Meeting Venue: Shangri-La Boracay Resort, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, The Philippines

Deadline for media registration: 14 May 2015

Registration procedures:

Registration for all media representatives wishing to cover MRT may be done online at: http://reg.apec2015.ph/media. Information provided should be accurate and complete.

Passport and visa requirements:

All foreign/visiting journalists are required to possess a valid passport with at least six months validity from time of travel and a temporary visitor’s visa. Upon receiving registration confirmation online, representatives can apply for a temporary visitor’s visa at their economy’s respective Philippine Embassy.

The following must be submitted upon application of a temporary visitor’s visa:

A. Passport

B. APEC Accreditation Confirmation Letter

C. Letter of Assignment

Media registration queries may be directed to: [email protected]

Media events:

Doorstop interview and photo opportunities will be available in conjunction with the meeting. The above program reflects current information and may be modified at the discretion of the host.

International Media Center: Boracay Ecoville Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, The Philippines

Note on media access:

All media representatives must be accredited and wear their identification badge to gain access to the meeting venue, facilities and specified events open to media.

Queries pertaining to accreditation, coverage arrangements and other media-related issues may be directed to: [email protected]

For more:

Learn more about APEC member economies’ joint initiatives to strengthen trade and investment at this link.

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For further details, or to arrange possible media interviews with APEC officials, please contact:

David Hendrickson (in Boracay) +65 9137 3886 at [email protected]

Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at [email protected]

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