31st APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting Joint Statement (tentative translation) 

On October 23, 2024, the Ministry of Finance released an update regarding the 31st APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Joint Statement. The joint statement emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation in the APEC region to address global and regional challenges, highlighting the need for a balanced approach combining financial, fiscal, and other policies. The joint statement also recognized the significance of sustainable finance initiatives, including the Sustainable Finance Initiative established by APEC to promote self-regulatory information sharing and capacity building.