Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 12 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived at the Myanmar International Convention Center (MICC) which is the venue of the two-day 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. According to Ambassador Alex Chua, Philippine envoy to Myanmar, the President would expound on the country’s priorities continue reading : Arrival at MICC ASEAN
Arrival at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
Republic of the Union of Myanmar 11 November 2014 From China, President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar at around 11:10 pm on board Philippine Airlines flight PR001 to formally begin his participation to the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits from 12-13 November 2014. The continue reading : Arrival at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
Coffee Meeting with the Philippine Media
Beijing, China 11 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed his optimism that his attendance in the recently concluded 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Beijing has yielded positive results, especially in starting a new dialogue between China and Philippines concerning the disputed West Philippine Sea. In an interview with the Philippine media continue reading : Coffee Meeting with the Philippine Media
AELM Family Photo
Beijing, China 11 November 2014 APEC leaders posed for the AELM family photo at the Hongyan Hall, International Conference Center (ICC) in Yanqi Lake, Beijing. President Benigno S. Aquino III stood at the front row flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. AELM serves as an annual meeting of the leaders continue reading : AELM Family Photo
Interview with Ambassador Alex Chua
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 8 November 2014 Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. * * *
AELM Retreat 1
Beijing, China 11 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III convened with 20 other APEC leaders from different economic zones to discuss priorities laid out for this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). The APEC leaders are set to adopt the 22nd APEC Leaders’ Declaration in its conclusion as they focus on three priorities: Advancing Regional Economic continue reading : AELM Retreat 1
AELM Reception of Leaders' Arrival
Beijing, China 11 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III, together with 20 APEC leaders, arrived at the International Conference Center (ICC) for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Yanqi Lake, Beijing. People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping welcomed the 20 APEC leaders with a handshake and a photo session before proceeding to continue reading : AELM Reception of Leaders' Arrival
Arrival of Leaders at Yanqi Lake
Beijing, China 11 November 2014
Fireworks Display
Beijing, China 10 November 2014 World Leaders watched in awe as fireworks explode over Beijing’s National Stadium (a.k.a. Bird’s Nest) which has been installed with a giant screen showing the APEC Logo. The 10-minute fireworks display featured different formations of animals that exploded in synchrony with music and computerized visual design, ending with the logo continue reading : Fireworks Display
Cultural Presentation
Beijing, China 10 November 2014 World Leaders together with their spouses join the APEC Welcome Banquet hosted by the Municipal Government of Beijing. Led by People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping, the 2o APEC Leaders were treated in a cultural and traditional dance performances, showcasing the vast talent of the Chinese people which has continue reading : Cultural Presentation