About 300 domestic and international delegates are expected to join the meeting. Finance ministers from 21 member economies will discuss global and regional macro-economy and financial developments, and hear about the implementation of the Cebu Action Plan.
The meeting will also review the co-operation process on four financial priorities, including long-term investment in infrastructure, base erosion and profit shifting, disaster risk financing and insurance, and co-operation in the comprehensive financial field.
The ministers will issue a joint declaration on 21st October based on co-operation in these four financial priorities. In addition, ministers will also hold a meeting with the APEC Business Advisory Council and senior leaders of large businesses in the region.