SITI to visit Spain and Portugal

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The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will lead a delegation of representatives from the innovation and technology (I&T) sector to depart for Spain and Portugal this evening (March 2). The visit aims to strengthen ties and co-operation between Hong Kong and the two countries in the field of I&T, promoting Hong Kong's I&T advantages, and exploring overseas business opportunities for Hong Kong's I&T sector.

Members of the delegation include heads from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC), Cyberport, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, and the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute, as well as representatives of 24 local I&T enterprises or institutions. The HKSTPC and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will co-ordinate the participation of the I&T representatives of the enterprises and institutions in the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025.

Professor Sun will visit Barcelona, Spain, from March 3 to 5. During his stay, he will attend the MWC 2025 and deliver a keynote speech at the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Ministerial Programme. The delegation will visit Lisbon, Portugal, on March 6. The programme of the visit will include meetings and exchanges with leaders of local political, business and I&T sectors, as well as visits to local I&T infrastructure, I&T parks, research institutes and technology enterprises.

Professor Sun will conclude his visit on March 7 (local time) and return to Hong Kong in the afternoon on March 8. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.

Ends/Sunday, March 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:00

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