Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau arrived in Papua New Guinea today to meet officials before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting tomorrow.

In Port Moresby, Mr Yau held bilateral meetings with Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen and ASEAN Secretariat Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi to discuss regional trade issues against the background of the current volatility in global trade.

This year, APEC has adopted the "Harnessing Inclusive Opportunities, Embracing the Digital Future" theme, focusing on how to embrace new challenges in the digital age.

Mr Yau will participate in all panel discussions at the APEC meeting.