-- Los Cabos, Mexico, 2002

    The theme of the meeting was "Expanding the Benefits of Cooperation for Economic Growth and Development -- Implementing the Vision."

    The leaders discussed counter-terrorism issues, growth policies for the new economy, ways to benefit from development, particularly for small, medium and micro enterprises, and ways to promote greater participation in the APEC by women and young people.

    The meeting ended with the adoption of a declaration on economic growth and statements on counter-terrorism.

　　-- Bangkok, Thailand, 2003

    The theme of the meeting was "A world of Differences: Partnership for the Future." The economic leaders adopted the "Bangkok Declaration on Partnership for the Future," calling for restarting the Doha Round of multilateral trade talks and enhancing human security through strengthened and better coordinated anti-terror efforts.

　　-- Santiago, Chile, 2004

    The theme of the meeting was "One Community, Our Future." The leaders adopted the Santiago Declaration aimed at supporting global trade talks, improving global security and other issues.

    -- Busan, South Korea, 2005

    Under the theme of "Towards One Community: Meet the Challenge, Make the Change," the leaders agreed to advance free trade, enhance human security, prevent spread of avian influenza and revive the World Trade Organization's Doha Development Agenda.

    They adopted the Busan Declaration on achieving stability, security and prosperity in the region and pledged to work towards the Bogor Goals with the Busan Roadmap, a mid-term stock-take of progress towards the Goals.

　　-- Hanoi, Vietnam, 2006

    The leaders, after two days of discussions under the theme of "Towards a Dynamic Community for Sustainable Development and Prosperity," reached a consensus on a range of issues including advancing free trade and investment, enhancing human security, andbuilding stronger societies and a more dynamic and harmonious community.

    They adopted the Hanoi Declaration, reaffirming their resolve to revive the stalled Doha Round of World Trade Organization negotiations, and endorsed the Hanoi Action Plan to implement the Busan Roadmap for realizing the Bogor Goals of free and open trade and investment in the region by 2020.

    -- Sydney, Australia, 2007

    For the first time, APEC member economies issued a declaration on climate change, energy security and clean development outlining future action in support of a new international climate change arrangement and announcing a forward program of practical, cooperative actions and initiatives.

    The leaders also adopted a major report on closer regional economic integration, including structural reform initiatives, and welcomed the new APEC Trade Facilitation Action Plan which will further reduce trade transaction costs by 5 percent by 2010.

    -- Lima, Peru, 2008

    The leaders issued a special statement on the financial crisis, vowing to take action "individually and collectively" to restore confidence in their economies and keep the region moving along the path of long-term growth.

    During the meeting, the leaders highlighted the urgency to curb any upturn of protectionism that could arise from the crisis and exacerbate the current economic situation.

    The leaders urged companies to incorporate social responsibility into their business strategies to take account of social, labor and environmental concerns.