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Asia-Pacific leaders condemn Paris attacks

Riot police advance to block a group of protesters as they attempt to march towards the venue for this week's APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit of Leaders Monday, Nov.16, 2015 at the financial district of Makati city east of Manila, Philippines. The 21-member economic leaders will meet in Manila Nov.18-19, 2015 to discuss economic cooperation.(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) Riot police advance to block a group of protesters as they attempt to march towards the venue for this week's APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit of Leaders Monday, Nov.16, 2015 at the financial district of Makati city east of Manila, Philippines. The 21-member economic leaders will meet in Manila Nov.18-19, 2015 to discuss economic cooperation.(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

By Associated Press November 16, 2015 1 min read

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Leaders gathering for a regional summit in the Philippines have condemned the Paris attacks.

The 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum that includes the United States and China says the attacks “demand a united voice from the global community.”

The response is contained in a draft of the declaration to be issued when the annual summit ends Thursday.