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APEC leaders vow to ramp up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines at emergency meeting

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a press conference for the APEC Informal Leaders' Retreat on 16 July, 2021, in Wellington.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a press conference for the APEC Informal Leaders' Retreat on 16 July, 2021, in Wellington. Source: Getty Images

A virtual APEC meeting concludes a more co-operative global response is needed, especially when it comes to vaccine supply.



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