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FS meets APEC finance ministers in Beijing (with photos)
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (October 21) held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Malaysia, Canada and Indonesia on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) in Beijing.

     Mr Tsang first met the Finance Minister II of Malaysia, Mr Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah. They exchanged views on the international and regional challenges and opportunities arising from enhanced co-operation between Hong Kong and Malaysia.

     Mr Tsang then held a bilateral meeting with Canada's Minister of Finance, Mr Joe Oliver. They discussed the global economic situation and looked forward to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two places.

     Before the start of the APEC FMM Retreat, Mr Tsang met the Chairman of the Fiscal Policy Agency in the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, Mr Andin Hadiyanto. Both side exchanged views on issues of common interest.

     At the FMM Retreat, Mr Tsang spoke on infrastructure financing, highlighting its fundamental role in raising productivity, promoting connectivity and unleashing the growth potential of regional economies.

     "As an international financial centre, Hong Kong has been playing an active role in supporting infrastructure financing in the region. Multilateral as well as national development agencies, have been making extensive use of the financial services in Hong Kong in raising capital and managing assets.

     "With our financial infrastructure, pool of financial talents and complementary professional services sectors, Hong Kong is well positioned to support and serve the increasing infrastructure financing activities in the region," he said.

     Tomorrow (October 22), Mr Tsang will participate in various sessions of the APEC FMM.

Ends/Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Issued at HKT 22:21

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