SCED leads delegation to visit Xinjiang to enhance co-operation to jointly explore Belt and Road opportunities (with photos)

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Leading a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, met with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Ma Xingrui; the Chairman of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Erkin Tuniyaz; and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mr Serik Zhumangarin today (December 5) to exchange views on promoting economic and trade co-operation among the three places, with a view to jointly exploring the full range of opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative.

Mr Yau noted that Kazakhstan is a hub connecting Europe and Asia, while Xinjiang serves as a key link for the Silk Road on land, whereas Hong Kong is the premier gateway to the Mainland market. By strengthening exchanges and co-operation, the three places will be able to achieve complementarity for greater benefits, contributing to the prosperity of the Belt and Road regions.

Mr Yau said that over the past decade, trade value between Hong Kong and Belt and Road economies other than Mainland China has increased by nearly 60 per cent, demonstrating that the Belt and Road Initiative has been creating more opportunities for Hong Kong and has become a new driving force for Hong Kong's economic growth.

He added that Hong Kong is ranked as the world's freest economy and serves as the country's gateway to the world and the functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to support enterprises and professional services in exploring global markets and business opportunities along the Belt and Road, as well as assist Belt and Road countries and regions to enhance professional capacities and promote people-to-people bonds.

Mr Yau also held bilateral meetings with Mr Tuniyaz and Mr Zhumangarin respectively to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

The Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, and other members of the delegation attended a co-operation and exchange forum between China (Xinjiang, Hong Kong) and Kazakhstan today to promote Hong Kong's advantages and participated in sharing sessions focusing on various areas including cultural exchanges, energy industries, digital economy, commerce and logistics and finance, with a view to promoting economic and trade co-operation and people-to-people exchanges among the three places.

After his arrival yesterday (December 4), Mr Yau visited the exhibition centre of textile and geographical indication products of Urumqi, Xinjiang, to learn about the development of local specialty products. He then had dinner with representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Xinjiang to keep abreast of their business operations and the latest economic developments in the region.

Mr Yau will lead the delegation to visit local enterprises tomorrow (December 6) to gain an understanding of the development of the related industries before returning to Hong Kong.

Ends/Thursday, December 5, 2024
Issued at HKT 22:03

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Leading a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau (front row, eighth right), meets with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Ma Xingrui (front row, seventh right); the Chairman of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Erkin Tuniyaz (front row, sixth right); and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mr Serik Zhumangarin (front row, seventh left) on December 5 to exchange views on promoting economic and trade co-operation among the three places, with a view to jointly exploring the full range of opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative.

Leading a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, meets with the Secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regional Committee, Mr Ma Xingrui; the Chairman of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Erkin Tuniyaz; and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mr Serik Zhumangarin on December 5 to exchange views on promoting economic and trade co-operation among the three places, with a view to jointly exploring the full range of opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo shows Mr Yau speaking at the meeting.

Leading a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau (left), holds a bilateral meeting with the Chairman of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Mr Erkin Tuniyaz (right), today (December 5) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

Leading a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau (right), holds a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Mr Serik Zhumangarin (left), today (December 5) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, led a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows member of the delegation, the Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, speaking at a co-operation and exchange forum between China (Xinjiang, Hong Kong) and Kazakhstan today (December 5) to promote Hong Kong's advantages.

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, led a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Yau (first row, second left) visiting the exhibition centre of textile and geographical indication products of Urumqi, Xinjiang, yesterday (December 4) to learn about the development of local specialty products.

The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, led a business delegation to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang. Photo shows Mr Yau (seventh right) with members of the delegation, including the Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho (seventh left), and representatives from major chambers of commerce and enterprises.