Lam, who recently joined Chief Executive John Lee on his trip to the Middle East, said Qatar is focusing more on the use of renewable energy while looking to invest in different places around the world.
“Hong Kong is a very good platform for Qatar,” he said.
“It is also very interested in the mainland Chinese market.
“In turn, Hong Kong, together with mainland firms, can bring our products and services to Qatar and other places in the Middle East.”
Separately, Lam said a leading French aeronautical services company’s plan to establish its Asia headquarters in Hong Kong could strengthen the city’s status as an international aviation hub.
He also said the firm, Elior Group, is looking to set up a family office in the territory.
The French company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Airport Authority to explore the possibility of providing services such as aircraft dismantling, parts recycling and related training in the SAR.
