A cultural performer goes through an airport security check prior to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's arrival at Jacksons International Airport ahead of the APEC summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Nov. 17. (Photo: IC)

The APEC summit brings together world leaders from its 21 member nations and is being hosted for the first time by Papua New Guinea.

A cultural performer goes through an airport security check prior to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's arrival at Jacksons International Airport ahead of the APEC summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Nov. 17.

A cultural performer kneels for an airport security check prior to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's arrival at Jacksons International Airport ahead of the APEC summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Nov. 17.