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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, who is leading a business delegation to the Middle East, conducted the second day of his visit to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia today (December 8).
Mr Tsang met with the Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, HE Adnan Al-Sharqi, and was given a briefing on the latest investment climate and opportunities in Saudi Arabia. They agreed to explore opportunities for co-operation in specific sectors.
This was followed by a meeting with HRH the Governor of Riyadh Province, Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who is also the Chairman of the ArRiyadh Development Authority. Mr Tsang said that the two economies complement each other very well. Both sides agreed to enhance economic co-operation.
Having completed the first leg of visit to the Middle East, Mr Tsang left for his second stop in Abu Dhabi, where he will continue his trade promotion mission in the Middle East.
Ends/Monday, December 8, 2014
Issued at HKT 19:10
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