“The composition of the delegation demonstrates Hong Kong’s unique role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’ under the principle of ‘one country, two systems'”, Mr Lee said. “Hong Kong is dedicated to capitalising on its connectivity with both Mainland China and the world, collaborating and synergising with economies and enterprises that are eager to pursue high-quality development with us.”
The first stop in Qatar (May 10-12) yielded significant results, including the signing and announcement of 35 bilateral accords covering areas such as economic co-operation, investment, finance, legal collaboration and innovation and technology (I&T). These included a tripartite agreement among organisations from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Qatar focusing on fintech collaboration, showcasing Hong Kong’s bridging role between different economies.
In addition to Hong Kong-Qatar co-operation, two agreements were reached between enterprises from Mainland China and Qatar, fostering co-operation in financial services and high-end manufacturing.
HKSAR’s
Chief
Executive
John
Lee
(seventh
right)
witnesses
agreements
signed
between
government
department,
enterprises,
and
institutions
from
Hong
Kong,
Mainland
China
and
Qatar.
Speaking
at
a
business
luncheon
in
Doha
(May
12)
themed
“Partnering
for
Success
–
Hong
Kong
as
a
‘Super
Connector’
and
‘Super
Value-Adder’,
Mr
Lee
unveiled
a
new
arrangement
allowing
HKSAR
passport
holders
to
visit
Qatar
visa-free
for
up
to
30
days.
He
also
said
that
Hong
Kong
and
Qatar
have
substantially
concluded
the
negotiations
on
an
Investment
Promotion
and
Protection
Agreement.
On arriving in Qatar (May 11), Mr Lee met the Amir of the State of Qatar, High Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, to exchange views on strengthening bilateral relations and economic co-operation between Hong Kong and Qatar.
Mr
Lee
meets
the
Amir
of
the
State
of
Qatar,
High
Highness
Sheikh
Tamim
bin
Hamad
Al
Thani
(right).
Qatar
is
Hong
Kong’s
third-largest
trading
partner
in
the
Middle
East
with
bilateral
trade
in
goods
worth
US$1.6
billion
last
year.
Mr
Lee
said
that
there
is
plenty
of
room
for
further
growth
in
trade
and
business
between
the
two
places.
During a visit to the Qatar Investment Authority, Mr Lee was briefed on the operation and investment strategies of the sovereign wealth fund, and explored with the Qatar Investment Authority the development and co-operation opportunities for both sides in finance and the economy.
With I&T being an area of great potential for bilateral collaboration, Mr Lee and other delegation members visited Lusail City, one of the country’s flagship smart cities, to understand how the city integrates I&T with urban planning and infrastructure development. Mr Lee highlighted that both Hong Kong and Qatar attach great importance to technological development and regard artificial intelligence as an engine of new economic development.
Mr
Lee
tours
Lusail
City
in
Qatar.
Delegation
members
also
toured
the
National
Museum
of
Qatar
to
learn
about
the
country’s
history
and
rich
cultural
heritage.
Before departing for Kuwait, Mr Lee took the chance to visit an autonomous vehicle project at Doha Hamad International Airport. The project is designed by a Mainland Chinese tech firm with its international headquarters in Hong Kong, and first piloted at Hong Kong International Airport. “This exemplifies our role as a launchpad for global innovation,” Mr Lee said.
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