MEXICO CITY –  Amid changes in the global economy and trade, the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting serves as a key venue for dialogue and coordination on how economies trade, grow, invest and produce in the 21st century, Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday.

Speaking at Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's daily press conference, Ebrard underscored the importance of Mexico participating in the forum, noting that the country ranks as the world's 10th-leading exporter and 13th-largest economy.

Mexico was unanimously selected to host the meeting in 2028, which reflects the broad international recognition given to the country, he said.

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From Nov 17 to 19, Sheinbaum will be in the Chinese city of Shenzhen to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

The gathering aims to identify ways to reduce tensions, reach agreements, and move toward shared prosperity, despite existing rivalries and differences in trade policies, said Ebrard.

APEC gathers 21 economies from the Asia-Pacific region with the goal of facilitating trade and investment, and promoting regional economic integration.