The private sector counterpart of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has urged their member-economies to work hand-in-hand with the private sector in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

In a statement released on Saturday, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has asked trade and foreign ministers of APEC member-economies to ensure unimpeded flow of essential goods and tools that are critical in the current health crisis, such as medical equipment, personal protective equipment and medicines, among others.

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