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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, met the visiting speaker of the Myanmar Parliament, Mr Thura U Shwe Mann, at Government House this afternoon (April 7) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.
Mr Leung said that Hong Kong is among the top investors in Myanmar and that the economic and trade ties between the two places have grown stronger in recent years. He also said he is glad to note that Hong Kong and Myanmar concluded the negotiation of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) at the end of last year. He pointed out that the IPPA could bring about huge economic benefits to both sides and help promote bilateral investment and trade.
Mr Leung said he hopes that the two places will continue to maintain co-operation and close contact in trade and other aspects.
Ends/Monday, April 7, 2014
Issued at HKT 17:22
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