Overview
- South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung said leaders adopted the Kyeongju Declaration at the summit’s close.
- Members approved the APEC AI Initiative, the forum’s first shared vision on artificial intelligence aimed at inclusive digital transformation.
- The AI framework emphasizes innovation, collaboration among business, government and academia, and investment in AI infrastructure.
- Russian officials described the documents as consensus‑based and non‑geopolitical, highlighting recognition of a diverse energy mix including natural gas.
- Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk welcomed a focus on energy security, access to energy and nondiscriminatory trade, and Xi Jinping named Shenzhen as host for the 2026 leaders’ meeting.