    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [October 21, 2001]
    [Pages 1277-1278]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    APEC Leaders Statement on Counter-Terrorism
    October 21, 2001

        1. Leaders unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms the
    terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, and
    express their deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of a large
    number of nationalities and their families and to the people and
    Government of the United States of America.
        2. Leaders consider the murderous deeds as well as other terrorist
    acts in all forms and manifestations, committed wherever, whenever and
    by whomsoever as a profound threat to the peace, prosperity and security
    of all people, of all faiths, of all nations. Terrorism is also a direct
    challenge to APEC's vision of free, open and prosperous economies, and
    to the fundamental values that APEC members hold.
        3. Leaders reaffirm that it is more important than ever for every
    economy to forge ahead in its commitment in achieving Bogor's goal of
    free, open trade and investment.
        4. Leaders deem it imperative to strengthen international
    cooperation at all levels in combating terrorism in a comprehensive
    manner and affirm that UN should play a major role in this regard,
    especially taking into account the importance of all relevant UN
    resolutions.
        5. Leaders commit to prevent and suppress all forms of terrorist
    acts in the future in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations
    and other international law, pledge to implement the UN Security Council
    Resolution 1368 and 1373 faithfully and immediately, strongly support
    all efforts to strengthen the international anti-terrorism regime, call
    for increased cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice, and also
    call for early signing and ratification of all basic universal anti-
    terrorist conventions including the International Convention for the
    Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.
        6. Leaders are determined to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation
    in line with specific circumstances in their respective economies,
    through:

         Appropriate financial measures to prevent the flow of funds
                to terrorists, including accelerating work on combating
                financial crimes through APEC Finance Ministers' working
                Group on Fighting Financial Crime and increasing involvement
                in related international standard-setting bodies;
         Adherence by all economies to relevant international
                requirements for the security of air and maritime
                transportation. Leaders call on Transport Ministers to
                actively take part in the discussions on enhancing airport,
                aircraft, and port security, achieve effective outcomes as
                early as possible, and assure full implementation and
                cooperation in this regard;
         Strengthening of energy security in the region through the
                mechanism of the APEC Energy Security Initiative, which
                examines measures to respond to temporary supply disruptions
                and longer- term challenges facing the region's energy
                supply;
         Strengthening of APEC activities in the area of critical
                sector protection, including telecommunications,
                transportation, health and energy.

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         Enhancement of customs communication networks and
                expeditious development of a global integrated electronic
                customs network, which would allow customs authorities to
                better enforce laws while minimizing the impact on the flow
                of trade.
         Cooperation to develop electronic movement records systems
                that will enhance border security while ensuring movement of
                legitimate travelers is not disrupted.
         Strengthening capacity building and economic and technical
                cooperation to enable member economies to put into place and
                enforce effective counter-terrorism measures.
         Cooperation to limit the economic fallout from the attacks
                and move to restore economic confidence in the region
                through policies and measures to increase economic growth as
                well as ensure stable environment for trade, investment,
                travel and tourism.

        7. Leaders also pledge to cooperate fully to ensure that
    international terrorism does not disrupt economies and markets, through
    close communication and cooperation among economic policy and financial
    authorities.

    Note: The joint statement was made available by the Office of the Press
    Secretary but was not issued as a White House press release. An original
    was not available for verification of the content of this joint
    statement.