Hanoi(VNA) – The APEC 2017 National Committee convened its ninth meeting in Hanoi onSeptember 20 under the chair of its President Deputy Prime Minister Pham BinhMinh.

Standing VicePresident of the APEC 2017 National Committee, Standing Deputy Foreign MinisterBui Thanh Son and some ministry and agency officials reported the cooperationwith localities hosting APEC events and that with other APEC member economies,and preparatory work.

Deputy PM Minh reminded participants from 24 ministries and agencies that thereare 46 days left for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in the central city of DaNang and Party and State leaders are very keen on how the preparations havebeen done.

He said in the context of complicated regional and global situations, thepreparations must be quicker and more efficient to ensure the optimal successof the Week.

He stressed the need to prepare carefully the content of the event throughclose coordination with APEC member economies to achieve a consensus, meetingthe common concern and that of Vietnam while creating the country’s hallmark.

Deputy PM Minh notedlogistics preparations have made progress but the completion of facilities inservice of the Week should be sped up, guaranteeing their quality and test runbefore the second fact-finding visit of APEC member economies in early October.

He underscored thecultural and popularization work as an opportunity for the country to promoteits dynamism, innovation, and modernity, as well as the provision of technicalassistance and facilities for local and foreign pressmen to do their job.

He suggested the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and otherrelevant ministries and agencies to work closely in activities pertaining toenterprises with emphasis on delivering the Government’s determination to renewitself to become a facilitating government serving people and enterprises.

The APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will take place in central Da Nang city fromNovember 6-11, expecting to welcome leaders from 21 member economies and around10,000 local and international delegates.

Established in 1989, APEC comprises 21 economies, including Australia, Brunei,Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea,Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia,Singapore, Chinese Taiwan, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam.

Vietnam joined APECin 1998.-VNA