FS to lead business mission to Kazakhstan

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     The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, will tomorrow (September 13) lead a business mission to Kazakhstan for a four-day visit to strengthen business and economic ties between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. This is the first business mission to Kazakhstan organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

     Mr Tsang and the business delegation will visit Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, as well as Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. He will meet with a number of senior government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Erlan Idrissov, and the Minister of Finance, Mr Bakhyt Sultanov, to explore how both places can work together to seize the enormous opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative. Mr Tsang will also have meetings with the senior management of the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange as well as representatives from Kazakhstan's aviation industry.

     Mr Tsang will also attend business luncheons organised by the HKTDC in Astana and Almaty. He will deliver keynote speeches at the luncheons to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial and commercial centre, and promote how Hong Kong’s unique advantages can help Kazakh enterprises in tapping into international markets.

     Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon (September 17). During his absence, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K C Chan, will act as the Financial Secretary.

Ends/Monday, September 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:27

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