Envoy Murray Heads to Japan, S. Korea for APEC Talks
U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ambassador Matthew Murray will travel to Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, Japan, from May 5 to May 11. During his visit, Ambassador Murray will promote public-private collaboration, highlight U.S.-Japan economic security efforts, and engage with key APEC partners at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Following his visit to Japan, Ambassador Murray will travel to Jeju, Republic of Korea, from May 11 to May 17, for the Second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) and Related Meetings of the APEC Korea 2025 host year. During SOM2, the United States will continue to leverage APEC to advance America First Foreign, Trade, and Investment Policies, collaborating with senior government officials, business leaders, and other stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region.
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/05/ambassador-murrays-travel-to-japan-and-to-the-republic-of-korea-for-the-second-apec-senior-officials-meeting/