WATCH: Asia-Pacific leaders walk the red carpet

Philippines President Benigno Aquino III, left, walks with Chile's President Michelle Bachelet and Chinese President Xi Jinping to the official welcoming ceremony at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Cheryl Gagalac/Pool Photo via AP

MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on Wednesday were officially welcomed by host President Benigno Aquino III at the Philippine International Convention Center.

The 20 economic leaders arrived one by one since Sunday for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Manila.

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Official welcome of leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member countries at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

While walking the red carpet, Aquino chatted with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who is in the country for a state visit. — Camille Diola with RP Ocampo

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