Joint statement by Australia, Canada and New Zealand on the occasion of the APEC Ministerial Responsible for Trade Meeting, 20-23 May, Suzhou, China


May 23, 2026 – Suzhou, China – Global Affairs Canada

“We express our unwavering support for APEC and acknowledge China’s leadership, as APEC Chair in 2026, in delivering a successful host year.”

“We are united in our resolve to ensure peace and stability in our region and to uphold international law, recognising these are preconditions for the inclusive and sustainable economic growth for which we strive.”

“In line with this position, we resolutely condemn Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified and ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s war is compounding human suffering and profoundly impacting security and peace in the Euro-Atlantic and our own Indo-Pacific region.

“Russia’s actions are contrary to APEC’s vision for an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community for the peace and prosperity of all our people and future generations.”

“APEC meetings provide an important opportunity to discuss these matters and their impacts on our economies.”

“We reiterate our call on Russia to agree to a permanent and unconditional ceasefire and immediately end its war of aggression. We support all genuine efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine”



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