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CE believes new team can help deliver pledges
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    Commenting on the appointments of the principal officials of the Third Term of the HKSAR Government, the Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, said today (June 23) that he believed the professional, pragmatic and committed new team would single-mindedly work with him to deliver on the pledges he made in his election platform.

     "The appointments include incumbent Principal Officials and several new faces. This will help us to ensure stability and continuity, as well as add some new blood to our governing team. All members of my new team have displayed in their work a strong sense of pragmatism that I promote," the Chief Executive said.

     "While their backgrounds are diverse, the three Secretaries and 12 Directors of Bureaus share a common commitment to our country, our territory and our people.  Importantly, they share my governing philosophy. Given their talents and abilities, they are the best candidates for these senior positions. Together, they will make a great team."

     To the outgoing Chief Secretary for Administration and the five Directors of Bureaus, Mr Tsang extended his utmost gratitude.

     "During times of adversity, they resolutely remained with the SAR Government to loyally serve our people. Looking back, we can see that Hong Kong has overcome one challenge after another. Today, we are back on track, moving forward, and our economy has been growing impressively. While thanks should go to the Hong Kong people for their determination and resilience, as well as their understanding and support for the SAR Government, we must also pay tribute to the meritorious service of these Principal Officials," Mr Tsang said.

     Emphasising that the third-term SAR Government will be a "people-based" government, the Chief Executive has asked all principal officials to reach out to the community, to talk with the general public, to feel the social pulse and to embrace public sentiment so that the policies may truly meet the needs of the people.

     The new team signals the start of a new term, new ideas and new initiatives. "We know that we are likely to encounter unpredictable events and trials on the road ahead. But, I am fully confident that our new team will do its utmost to lead the public service, and will work together wholeheartedly with the Legislative Council and the community to create a better future for everyone who lives here," the Chief Executive said.

Ends/Saturday, June 23, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:22

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