Chief Executive John Lee said 35 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements have been signed during his visit to Qatar.
At a media session in Doha, Qatar today, Mr Lee emphasised that this is his second visit to the Middle East since taking office. He outlined that his delegation comprises over 50 professionals and leaders of enterprises from both Hong Kong and Mainland China.
“I have set out three major goals for our visits to the Middle East this time,” he said. “First, to strengthen government-to-government relations. Second, to explore new ideas of co-operation. Third, to make friends and expand our network.
“We agreed to deepen collaboration across sectors between Hong Kong and Qatar. We have also expanded our business networks. During this visit, we have achieved 35 MOUs and agreements, spanning trade, investment, technology, legal co-operation, financial markets and so on.”
He added: “In addition to Hong Kong-Qatar co-operation, two agreements were reached between enterprises from Mainland China and Qatar, supporting the development of financial services and advanced manufacturing.
“A tripartite agreement among organisations from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Qatar was also reached, focusing on fintech collaboration, showcasing Hong Kong’s bridging role between different economies.”
