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Hong Kong draws growing interest from Ibero-American businesses and tourists (with photos)
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     ýÿInvest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (March 12) hosted the Ibero-American Community Networking Reception for the Ibero-American business community in recognition of their lasting support of the city.

     Nearly 300 representatives from the consulates, chambers of commerce and companies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, Portugal and Venezuela joined the celebration. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, and the Doyen of the Ibero-American consular corps and the Consul-General of Chile in Hong Kong, Mr Osvaldo Alvarez, delivered opening remarks.

     Mr Yau said, "Hong Kong prides itself on being a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and opportunities, a characteristic that we share with the vibrant nations of Ibero-America. We warmly welcome more Ibero-American enterprises to explore the vast opportunities that Hong Kong has to offer, reinforcing our role as a premier destination and 'super-connector' for business and innovation."

     He added that under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong has the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world. It positions Hong Kong as an ideal hub for Ibero-American businesses aiming to tap into the vast markets of Mainland China and the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region, offering a stable, predictable, and advantageous business landscape.

     Mr Alvarez stated, "It's necessary to recognise the significant and growing interest in Hong Kong from Ibero-American businesses, not just at the business level but also as a destination that captivates tourists with its unique blend of culture, history, and modernity. This interest is a testament to Hong Kong's allure and global reputation as a hub of innovation and a centre of cultural wealth."

     InvestHK will continue to focus on promoting Hong Kong in the Ibero-American region to attract more strategic enterprises to do business in and through Hong Kong.
 
Ends/Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Invest Hong Kong today (March 12) hosted the Ibero-American Community Networking Reception for the Ibero-American business community in recognition of their lasting support of the city. Photo shows the participants at the event.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (March 12) received Ibero-American community. Photo shows (front row, from left) the Consul-General of Portugal in HK and Macau, Mr Alexandre José dos Reis Leitão; the Consul-General of the United Mexican States in HK, Mr Pablo Macedo Riba; the Consul-General of Brazil in HK, Mr Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Junior; the Consul-General of Panama in HK, Mr Jaime Andrés Campuzano Meléndez; the Acting Director-General of InvestHK, Dr Jimmy Chiang; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Consul-General of Chile in HK, Mr Osvaldo Alvarez; the Consul-General of Dominican Republic in HK, Mr Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez; the Consul-General of Peru in HK, Mr Enrique Carlos Cardenas Arestegui; the Consul-General of Spain in HK, Mr Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer García del Arenal; the Consul-General of Venezuela in HK, Mr O'brien Ernesto Guerra Córdova; (back row, from left) Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in HK, Ms Elena Martínez van Hofwegen ; the Chairman of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in HK, Mr Mauricio Lozano; the Consul of Economic and Commercial Affairs of Mexico in HK, Dr Esteban Ramírez; the Deputy Consul-General and Trade Commissioner of Spain in HK, Ms Cristina Teijelo Casanova; Vice Consul (Trade & Investment) of Portugal in HK and Macau, Mr Bernardo Pinho; Vice President of Chile Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, Mr Hernan Zanghellini; and Vice President of Portugal-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Gonçalo Frey-Ramos, at the event.