The Fifteenth PECC General Meeting closed with a call for a renewed commitment to the Asia Pacific approach to regional integration. After a marathon 3-days of presentations from and discussions between thought-leaders, government officials and businessmen, the Council outlined seven key recommendations for the future of integration and regional cooperation in the Asia Pacific. (read Brunei Declaration)

The meeting was attended by five hundred delegates from the region's business, government and research communities who discussed issues vital to stability and economic growth in the Asia Pacific including: the Doha Development Agenda; financial reform; public-private sector partnerships; and energy security.

The meeting closed with special addresses from Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo, and Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.

A series of in-depth workshops took place before the plenary session. The issues addressed during the workshops include the development of regional bond markets, sustainable urban services, to services liberalisation.