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At APEC, Governor Newsom Highlights California’s Low-Carbon, Green Growth Economy
11/17/2023
[ Article originally appeared in www.gov.ca.gov ]
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom met with world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco to promote economic development and trade, as well as advance climate action and strengthen ties between California and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Leaders from APEC’s 21 member economies have descended on San Francisco this week for a pivotal summit focused on trade and economic development. At a welcome reception hosted by San Francisco Mayor London Breed, the Governor joined President Biden in welcoming world leaders to California. Watch his remarks here. “California is America’s gateway to the Asia-Pacific – we’re a state of dreamers and doers, entrepreneurs and innovators. We don’t tolerate our diversity, we celebrate our diversity – that’s our strength: it’s central to who we are as Californians.We’re proud to welcome the 21 APEC member economies so we can work to achieve a better, more prosperous future for all — that’s the California Way.”Governor Gavin Newsom During the week, Governor Newsom met with leaders from Australia, Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Vietnam:
On Wednesday, the Governor addressed the APEC CEO Summit – one of the most influential gatherings of business and government leaders from the Asia-Pacific region. At a fireside chat entitled, “Leading with Vision: How APEC Government, Local and Business Leaders Can Drive the Change We Need,” the Governor shared how California has turned the challenges of the climate crisis into opportunities that have helped grow our economy and create good paying jobs.
Also this week at APEC, the Newsom Administration, foreign dignitaries and leaders of major seaports advanced the state’s commitment to zero-emission port and shipping activities and developing additional partnerships along vital trade corridors that power the global economy. Back To News |
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