LegCo delegation continues duty visit in Malaysia (with photos)
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation led by the President of the LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, continued its duty visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today (May 13).
The delegation visited the Parliament of Malaysia in the morning and paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia, YB Tan Sri Dato' (Dr.) Johari Bin Abdul. They also met with some Members of Parliament to understand the parliamentary system and the current situation in Malaysia. The delegation took the opportunity to introduce the latest developments in different fields in Hong Kong and share information about the work of the Seventh LegCo. Both sides also exchanged views on parliamentary affairs, economic and trade collaboration, and promoting social cohesion, etc. After the courtesy call, the delegation was given a tour around the Parliament Building.
The delegation also met with representatives of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority of Malaysia, discussing issues such as Halal certification and the import of Malaysian food into Hong Kong.
In the afternoon, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Mr Liew Chin Tong. Malaysia is Hong Kong's ninth-largest trading partner and the third-largest among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The delegation expressed gratitude to Malaysia for supporting Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and hoped for a closer collaboration between Hong Kong and Malaysia in trade and investment.
At the dinner hosted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia, Mr Ouyang Yujing, to receive the delegation, both parties discussed how Hong Kong could leverage its advantages, such as having strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, to strengthen co-operation with Malaysia.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (May 14) and meet with chambers of commerce in Malaysia, as well as visiting the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. The delegation will depart for Jakarta, Indonesia in the evening.
Ends/Monday, May 13, 2024
Issued at HKT 21:50
Issued at HKT 21:50
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