Richard Woolcott, the PM's Envoy, said on ABC2's News Breakfast that PM Rudd's concept of the Asia Pacific Community has had a lukewarm response after his initial tour of 13 countries in the region. It will be interesting to see whether things will change as the financial crisis deepens, perhaps leaders in the region will see the value of a broader body to deal with issues that cut across political, economic and social divides. Woolcott seems to think that exisiting bodies can adequately deal with these issues.
Woolcott is set to head off again soon to consult and engage leaders and others in the region, including Obama and the new US administration. His report to Rudd is due in mid-December this year.
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