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Lima, Peru – As the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2024 kicks off, Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, executive director of the APEC Secretariat, dropped some truth bombs about why multilateral forums still matter. 'APEC’s real superpower? Building trust like a pro,' she said, emphasizing that sustained dialogue – not political drama – fuels progress in the Asia-Pacific.
Think of APEC as the ultimate group chat for economies ( *messages politicians wish they could mute*). Sta Maria highlighted how the forum’s focus on economic growth cuts through global 'noise,' keeping members aligned on shared goals like sustainable development and tech-driven innovation.
With over 60% of global GDP represented here, APEC’s vibe is less 'stiff diplomacy' and more 'let’s-get-this-done.' As Gen Z would say: W collaboration, L polarization.
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'APEC’s real superpower? Building trust like a pro,' she said, emphasizing that sustained dialogue – not political drama – fuels progress in the Asia-Pacific.
*messages politicians wish they could mute*). Sta Maria highlighted how the forum’s focus on economic growth cuts through global 'noise,' keeping members aligned on shared goals like sustainable development and tech-driven innovation.
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