The APEC economic summit wrapped up last weekend, concluding an eventful week for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern set out to strengthen international ties and diplomatic relationships in a post-Covid economic world, and NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says she's held up to that promise.

Fran O'Sullivan says that Jacinda was one of the more seasoned leaders at the event, and she used her experience to re-enforce the importance of international collaboration in light of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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