APEC, ___66__ (establish) in 1989, is short ___67___ Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. In January 1989, Australian Prime Minister raised the proposal during his visit to Seoul, Republic of Korea. After consultations (咨询会) with relevant countries, the first ministerial (部长级的) meeting ___68___ (hold) in Canberra, Australia from 6 to 7 November 1989.
