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Secretary for the Environment continues Israel visit (with photos)
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     The Secretary for the Environment Mr Edward Yau today (November 17, Israeli time) continued his trip in Israel by attending WATEC 2009, an international exhibition and conference on water and environmental technologies.

     Addressing a session of WATEC 2009 on co-operation between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and businesses in achieving sustainable development, Mr Yau shared with participants from around the world the experience and insights gained in Hong Kong where the government, NGOs and business sector have joined together in going green.

     Mr Yau also attended the opening ceremony of WATEC 2009 and toured the exhibition which showcased the latest innovations in areas such as water and energy efficiency and water quality.

     In the morning, Mr Yau called on the Israeli Minister of National Infrastructure, Mr Uzi Landau, and the Deputy Director-General, Economic Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Irit Ben-Abba, to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.  He then called on the Minister of Industry, Trade and Labour, Mr Binyamin (Fouad) Ben-Eliezer, and the Minister of Environmental Protection, Mr Gilad Erdan, in the afternoon.

     Before concluding the visit tomorrow (November 18), Mr Yau will meet the Former Isareli Director-General, Ministry of National Infrastructure, Mr Hezy Kugler, and visit more companies to learn about the latest technology in waste treatment. He will leave for Hong Kong in the evening.

Ends/Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:48

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