The 2010 APEC Growth Strategy includes action agendas for each attribute. We welcome the effort to evaluate the progress of apec member economics vis-a-vis the action agenda. while apec as a region has made progress in achieving growth in all its attributes, much still remains to be done particularly in making sure that the gains already achieved are further expanded and sustained. We enjoin APEC fora to continue their efforts, guided by their respective strategic plans, in contributing to the ultimate goals of the 2010 APEC Growth Strategy, as enriched by the 2015 APEC Strategy ,as enriched by the 2015 apec strategy for Strengthening Quality Growth.