| Called for by | First Annual APEC Meeting 1993, Seattle, WA |
| Set up | Bill Clinton |
| Start Date | 1993-00-00 |
| Notes | The United States has long been an active participant in the activities of APEC. In 1993 in Seattle, Washington, President Bill Clinton hosted what became the first annual meeting of member economies—ministers and economic leaders. This act displayed the U.S. commitment to working with APEC member economies to achieve freer trade in the region. Since that time the United States has maintained a high level of engagement with this key organization. |