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The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, issued the following statement today (April 2) after the State Council has endorsed his appointment as the Third Term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region:
"I would like to thank the Central People's Government (CPG) for appointing me as the Third Term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). It is a great honour for me to continue to lead the SAR Government and promote Hong Kong's continued development. I wish to thank the CPG for their support.
I have a huge mission. In the next five years, I would strive to lead the SAR Government in a pragmatic manner and to bring Hong Kong's development to a new height. I shall not fail the trust the CPG and the people of Hong Kong have placed in me.
During the election campaign in the past two months, I solicited views from members of the Election Committee, and I reached out to people from all walks of life, understanding their needs and expectations. These exchanges will, I am sure, help the Administration's future policy formulation.
Nobody alone can create a better Hong Kong. I hope you can join me in working towards a brighter future for all."
Ends/Monday, April 2, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:03
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