He said the United States was grateful for Russia's support during its presidency of the APEC last year, and "would like to return the favor.”

 

This year Russia chairs the APEC for the first time, and a regular summit of the organization will be held early September in Vladivostok.

 

The expansion of trading in ecologically clean products, and lowering barriers for the delivery of related goods and services are among the priority topics of the future summit, the American expert stated.