CE to lead delegation to attend Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation Chief Executive Joint Conference in Guiyang
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Members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government delegation will include the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip; and the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Clement Woo.
Approved by the State Council, the PPRD Regional Co-operation Chief Executive Joint Conference is an important regional co-operation and exchange platform which was put forward and established jointly by nine PPRD Mainland provinces/regions and Hong Kong and Macao SARs (9+2) in 2004.
During the visit to Guiyang, Mr Lee will attend the PPRD Regional Co-operation Chief Executive Joint Conference. He will also meet with leaders of various provinces/regions and visit innovation and technology facilities in Guiyang.
Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong on July 7. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive. During the absence of Mr Yau, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. During the absence of Mr Lam, the Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Liu Chun-san, will be the Acting Secretary for Transport and Logistics. During the absence of Professor Sun, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.
Ends/Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:45
Issued at HKT 11:45
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