Chair’s Statement on the APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting Korea 2025

Chair's Statement in the context of the APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting,which took place in Incheon, Korea, from 4 to 6 of August 2025.

In light of the complex geopolitical environment, some delegations expressed their views on the situations in Ukraine and in Gaza, including recent developments. Other members acknowledged that APEC is not a forum to resolve geopolitical and security issues.

The Chair restated the need to uphold APEC as an effective cooperation platform, based on consensus as its most important tool.