The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit kicked off in Lima with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte delivering the opening speech to assembled leaders. President Joe Biden arrived a few minutes late, as is customary for the US president, and took his seat at the large circular table.
President Boluarte highlighted the importance of advancing economic opportunities in the Pacific region, setting the tone for the discussions to follow. Biden greeted leaders from Thailand and Vietnam before putting on a translation headset to listen to the proceedings.
