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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (November 14) met his counterparts from Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia, ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit.
Mr Tsang started the day by meeting with the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade, Mr Tim Nicholls. They exchanged views on the economic situations of the two places and opportunities in the region.
In the afternoon, Mr Tsang paid a courtesy call on the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Mr Graham Quirk. Both sides agreed to further strengthen the connections between the two cities.
This was followed by a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of New Zealand, Mr Bill English. Both sides are firmly committed to fostering closer economic and trade links between Hong Kong and New Zealand.
In the evening, Mr Tsang had dinner with former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer of Australia Mr Wayne Swan.
Mr Tsang will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit tomorrow (November 15) and on Sunday (November 16) as part of the delegation of the People's Republic of China.
After the conclusion of G20 Leaders' Summit, Mr Tsang will fly to Sydney on Sunday evening for a three-day visit from November 17 to 19.
Ends/Friday, November 14, 2014
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