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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 12th Transportation Ministers’ Meeting
Beijing, Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
The 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministers’ Meeting (TMM12) was held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on 22 September 2026. The Meeting was chaired by His Excellency Liu Wei, Minister of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, and attended by Transport Ministers and representatives from APEC member economies.
Held under the theme “Collaboration and Innovation: Shaping a Better Future for Transportation in the Asia-Pacific Region”, the Meeting focused on strengthening transport connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region and promoting the use of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) towards developing safer, more efficient and resilient transport systems. Discussions also highlighted the importance of enhancing interoperability, including in the areas of standards, data flows, algorithm security and privacy protection, to support the adoption of emerging technologies in the transport sector.
TMM12 produced a Joint Statement which, among other things, encouraged efforts to strengthen practical cooperation in the transport sector towards building an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040, in line with the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040. The Joint Statement also recognised the increasing role of AI in transportation and encouraged member economies to accelerate innovation in a secure manner, including in autonomous transportation, and to harness the benefits of technology for the transport sector.
For Brunei Darussalam, participation in the Meeting provided a platform to exchange views and experiences, as well as to explore opportunities for cooperation with APEC member economies, particularly in the areas of connectivity, safety, digitalisation and AI. Such cooperation has the potential to enhance regional transport connectivity and facilitate trade, tourism and the movement of people, while enabling Brunei Darussalam to leverage appropriate technologies to improve the safety, efficiency and delivery of transport services towards a more integrated and future-ready national transport system.
Brunei Darussalam’s delegation to the Meeting was led by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Mohammed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Yunos, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. The delegation also included Yang MuliaAwang Suhara Fadzali bin Haji Yusop, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Transport), Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, as well as senior officials from the Ministry.
The APEC Transportation Ministers’ Meeting serves as a ministerial-level forum for APEC member economies to discuss strategic directions and strengthen cooperation in the transport sector.