DTN News - APEC SUMMIT IN HONOLULU: Obama In Hawaii For APEC Summit
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - November 12, 2011: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by Hawaiian Gov. Neil Abercrombe after they arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 11, 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama is in his native Hawaii where Saturday, he will host an economic summit with Asia-Pacific leaders. The summit begins a nine-day trip for the president aimed at improving U.S. ties with countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
During the two-day Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, President Obama is expected to discuss a proposed Pacific Rim free trade zone that includes the United States, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Japan said Friday it will participate in the talks on the trade zone, boosting the chances of attracting other regional economic powers such as China. (Photo - Reuters)
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