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FS fosters a closer tie between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan in Astana (with photos)
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     The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, continues his visit with a business mission today (September 14) in Astana, Kazakhstan.

     He started the day by calling on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Erlan Idrissov; and the Minister of Investment and Development, Mr Zhenis Kassymbek respectively. They exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, and work together to explore the wealth of opportunities emerging from the Belt and Road Initiative.

     At a business luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Mr Tsang spoke with local business community on Hong Kong’s unique advantages under the “one country, two systems” framework, including our international experience and network in finance, investment, trade and logistics. He remarked that Kazakhstan investors and businesses can make good use of Hong Kong's advanced infrastructure and professional services in entering into the Mainland as well as global markets.  

     Mr Tsang said that with its abundant natural resources and strategic location connecting Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan will become an important trade and logistic hub along the Belt and Road corridors.  He believed that both economies can benefit significantly from enhancing mutual cooperation.

     In the afternoon, Mr Tsang first met with the Minister of Finance, Mr Bakhyt Sultanov.  The meeting helped to enhance mutual understanding of the latest economic developments in both places.

     That was followed by a meeting with the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), Mr Kairat Kelimbetov, and witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between AIFC and HKTDC and the Hong Kong Securities Association respectively. 

     In the evening, Mr Tsang and the business delegation attended a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Mr Zhang Hanhui.

     Mr Tsang and the business delegation will head to Almaty tomorrow afternoon (September 15) and continue the visit there.
 
Ends/Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Issued at HKT 23:44
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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (fourth left), today (September 14) meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Erlan Idrissov (second right) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (fourth left), today (September 14) meets with the Minister of Investment and Development, Mr Zhenis Kassymbek (third right) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (September 14) delivers a speech at a business luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (right), today (September 14) meets with the Minister of Finance, Mr Bakhyt Sultanov (left) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (second left), today (September 14) witnesses the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hong Kong Securities Association and the Astana International Financial Centre in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (centre), and his business delegation today (September 14) attend a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan, Mr Zhang Hanhui (second right), in Astana, Kazakhstan.