Nations act to deny corrupt officials 'safe haven'

The leaders of the APEC economies are committed to strengthening cooperation and coordination on the repatriation of corrupt officials and recovery of their illicitly acquired assets, according to an APEC economic leaders' declaration released on Tuesday.

The APEC economic leaders praised the strong resolve shown in fighting corruption, including through effective anti-corruption measures.

"We will work together to fight against corruption and deny safe haven for the corrupt officials and their transferred ill-gotten assets," according to the declaration.