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2016 Lima, Peru

The youth forum continued with each H.E. Mr Felix Manuel Moreno Caballero,
Regional Governor of Callao, Peru welcoming
APEC economy youth representative
the APEC Voices delegates to the Escuela de
presenting their economy report Talentos and to the Callao Region during the
visit to the Talent School.
in line with the main theme of the
APEC Summit 2016. It was interesting
to note that while each and every
economy faced different challenges,
at the end of the forum, delegates

were able to find common areas and
identified issues and concerns to be APEC Voices delegate from the United States of America, The APEC Voices delegates were treated with a visit to
interacting with Mayor Guerrero at the Youth Forum.
addressed in the APEC Voices 2016 the 400-year-old historic district, which is home to true

Youth Declaration that would be architectural jewels reminiscent of the 17th and 18th
submitted to the host economy after century Baroque and Rococo art movement. They also
the APEC Leaders’ Week. had the opportunity to taste Peru’s varied and exquisite Students at the Escuela de Talentos sharing their
food, and visited museums and old churches. It was comprehensive training that integrates technology and
The APEC Voices delegates traveled to entrepreneurship with APEC Voices delegates.
certainly an unforgettable experience.
the Callao Region to visit the Escuela
de Talentos, a school that grooms
and nurtures young and talented

students from the underprivileged
communities.

Welcoming the APEC Voices delegates
Students from the Escuela de Talentos
was the Honourable Felix Manuel APEC Voices youth delegate from Mexico, Mr Jose Francisco Figueroa Gonzalez performing the Peruvian traditional dance to
Moreno Caballero, Regional Governor presenting his economy report. The Youth Forum was moderated by Dr Annie Liu welcome the APEC Voices delegates during
of McCoy College of Business, Texas State University and Director, VTM Foundation their visit to the school in Callao, Peru.
of Callao. International, Washington DC.

The APEC Voices
delegates and their
“It is time for your generation to take responsibility in promoting a stronger regional host, the students
economy. I believe that through the bonds forged between you and your fellow APEC of Escuela de

Voices delegates, you will all grow to be strong, connected leaders of tomorrow who Talentos coming
together for a family
will be well-positioned to build a better world together.” photo before the
delegates return
to Lima.
H.E. Dr Mercedes Araoz Fernandez
Vice-President, The Republic of Peru, 2016

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