Press Release
LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan (with a photo)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) delegation (“the delegation”), led by the President of LegCo, Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, began a four-day duty visit to Japan today (21 December) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety, etc.
Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome AU Wai-sum, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr LEUNG expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.
The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (22 December).
The delegation is led by Mr LEUNG. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan. Other participating Subcommittee members are Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung, Hon Dominic LEE Tsz-king, Hon Nixie LAM Lam, Hon Joephy CHAN Wing-yan, Hon TANG Fei and Hon YIM Kong.
Ends/Saturday, 21 December 2024
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The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) delegation (“the delegation”), led by the President of LegCo, Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (front row, centre), begins a four-day duty visit to Japan today (21 December). The delegation poses for a group photo with the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome AU Wai-sum (front row, second left).