Ministers from all 21 APEC member economies convened in Incheon for the first-ever Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting, marking a pivotal moment in regional tech collaboration.
The event highlighted the need for trusted, human-centered approaches to digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
Minister Kyunghoon Bae of Korea emphasized the urgency of preparing for the “monumental wave” of AI-driven change, aligning with the APEC 2025 theme, Building a Sustainable Tomorrow.
Policy discussions centered on expanding digital connectivity, promoting safe and inclusive AI, and reinforcing cross-border cooperation.
The forum builds on the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap, which supports digital skills, trust-building, and AI governance.
Ministers reaffirmed commitments to equitable digital growth under the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and Aotearoa Plan of Action.
The outcomes will inform Korea’s proposed APEC AI Initiative and lead into the APEC Global Digital and AI Forum on August 5, which aims to turn policy into action.
