APEC dignataries attend gala at Bishop Museum

The Hawaii APEC host committee and the U.S. Japan Council hosted a gala event at the Bishop Museum tonight.

The International Trade reception brought together leaders from the two countries to reinforce their relationship.

Senator Inouye was one of the many dignitaries in attendance. Despite the delegate count being down for this years APEC conference, Inouye says we have more World leaders than ever before, with 19 of 21 heads of state visiting Hawaii.

"I want to say how grateful I am to the people of hawaii for taking it on the chin because a little sacrifice is necessary cause if we succeed in this and I think we will succeed it will mean a lot to our economy," says Senator Dan Inouye, (D) Hawaii.

Senator Inouye believes that having Hawaii host APEC will put Hawaii on the map as a meeting site for future events.