CE meets Deputy Prime Minister of Slovak Republic (with photo)

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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Deputy Prime Minister for the European Union Recovery Plan and the Knowledge Economy of the Slovak Republic, Mr Peter Kmec, today (April 28) to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. After that, Mr Kmec and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in Science, Research and Innovation on behalf the Slovak Republic Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.

     Mr Lee said that Hong Kong is striving to become an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre, and the Slovak Republic has announced various long-term digital transformation development strategies in recent years. He said he believes that there is ample room for future co-operation between Hong Kong and the Slovak Republic in the application of I&T. The MOU is an important milestone in strengthening the ties between Hong Kong and the Slovak Republic on the I&T front, encouraging exchanges among scientific research organisations, scientific and technological talent and enterprises of the two places, and promotes co-operation in scientific research and innovation as well as the transfer of technology and innovation outcomes, contributing to the high-quality development of the two economies.

     In terms of economic and trade development, Mr Lee said that the HKSAR Government will continue to maintain close ties with the Slovak business community, and will organise promotion activities of various natures to keep them abreast of the latest developments and opportunities in Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government will also promote Hong Kong's strengths and development potential, including the city's close connections with international and Mainland markets, as well as the tremendous development opportunities brought by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative.

Ends/Monday, April 28, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:15

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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (right), meets the Deputy Prime Minister for the EU Recovery Plan and the Knowledge Economy of the Slovak Republic, Mr Peter Kmec (left), today (April 28).