San Francisco Ready to Host APEC Summit

The series of events for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit began with a kick-off at San Francisco City Hall on 9 November.

IDXChannel - The series of events for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit began with a kick-off at San Francisco City Hall on 9 November. 

The opening ceremony was a historic moment and was attended by the Consul General of Indonesia in San Francisco, Prasetyo Hadi, as well as the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, who extended a special invitation.

At the kick-off event, Mayor London Breed expressed San Francisco's readiness to host the 2023 APEC Summit. 

"San Francisco is well-prepared to be an ideal host for the APEC Summit, and we are fully committed to enhancing security, improving the city's infrastructure, and ensuring comprehensive access to information," said Breed. 

"The APEC Summit will not only make San Francisco shine on the global stage, but will also be an important catalyst to boost the city's economic growth," she added.

The Indonesian consul general hopes that the APEC Summit can facilitate the strengthening of cooperation and economic integration among fellow member economies in the Asia Pacific region, as well as capacity building, where Indonesia can continue to project its interests and secure its position in a fair and open system of international economic relations.

Given the importance of this event, the United States (US) Government has planned extensive security measures. 

More than a thousand security personnel from various agencies will ensure order around the Moscone Centre, Yerba Buena Park and Nob Hill. Security will be further tightened by the deployment of Secret Service officers. (WHY)