The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry continued the duty visit in Israel today (26 July)(Israel time) and met with the officials of two ministries of the Israeli Government.

The delegation first received a briefing from Mr Shahar SHELEF, Director of Political-Economic Research & Analysis, Center for Policy Research of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the foreign policy of the Israeli Government in the Middle East and the major duties of the Center.  The Center provides an independent research analysis for policy makers particularly in foreign affairs. 

Delegation members then met with Mr Ohad COHEN, Trade Commissioner of the Foreign Trade Administration of the Israel Ministry of Economy and Industry, to obtain first-hand information on the Israeli Government's policies to promote international trade and commerce. During the meeting, Mr COHEN briefed the delegation on how different units and divisions of the Ministry assist in the development of different industries and trade as well as the promotion of international economic activities. 

On the third day of its duty visit yesterday (25 July), the delegation visited the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and its technology transfer company - Yissum Research Development Company ("Yissum").  Members were briefed by Mr Matt ZAREK, Development Associate Director of Yissum, on the technology transfer process and the role of Yissum in making the research output of the university's researchers and students available for commercial applications.  Delegation members further learnt the strategies of Yissum to commercialize technology outcomes and facilitate a long-term academia-industry research collaboration.

Before visiting Yissum, the delegation paid a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, during which Members gained a deeper understanding of the historical background of Israel.

The delegation will visit a leading provider of high technology library automation solutions this afternoon, followed by a visit to a technology transfer company affiliated with the Tel Aviv University tomorrow (27 July) morning.

Ends/Wednesday, 26 July 2017
NNNN

The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry visits Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(From right) Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Hon Alvin YEUNG, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Hon MA Fung-kwok, Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Hon WU Chi-wai (delegation leader), Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu and Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun.

Delegation members meet with Mr Ohad COHEN, Trade Commissioner of the Foreign Trade Administration of the Israel Ministry of Economy and Industry, to exchange views on the promotion of different industries and trade.

The delegation visits Yissum Research Development Company ("Yissum"), a technology transfer company affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 
After the visit, Hon WU Chi-wai, delegation leader, presents a souvenir to Mr Matt ZAREK (right), Development Associate Director of Yissum.

View more photos