US President George W Bush on Friday said Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group members were ''near unanimous'' in their support for the US-led war on terrorism. During a photo-taking session before a meeting with South Korean President Kim Dae Jung, Bush was asked why a planned APEC anti-terrorism declaration did not mention Afghanistan or Osama Bin Laden, whom Washington says masterminded the September 11 hijack attacks in the United States. “I believe the APEC nations fully understand that not only terrorists should be brought to justice but those who harbour terrorists should be brought to justice as well,” Bush said. ''I am confident that we've got strong support with the leaders who are present here at Shanghai.'' Leaders are scheduled to issue their declaration after their weekend summit in Shanghai. The crisis over terrorism has overshadowed this year's APEC gathering. ''I can tell you that the support is near unanimous not only for the activities that are going on now but for the strategy of fighting terrorism in the long run,'' Bush said. Bureau Report