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SLW attends International Labour Conference in Geneva (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, has attended the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, over the past few days. He took the opportunity to meet with other participants and officials from around the world, showcasing the latest situation of Hong Kong's labour market, economy and employment on the international stage, to effectively promote Hong Kong and the country. As representatives of the government, employer and employee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative (HKSAR) Region, the Commissioner for Labour, Ms May Chan, and employee and employer members of the Labour Advisory Board also joined the meeting as part of the delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

     Yesterday (June 6, Geneva time), Mr Sun attended the plenary session of the ILC, during which he listened to a speech delivered by Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Wu Xiuzhang, on a report of the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled "Jobs, Rights and Growth: Reinforcing the Connection" submitted to the ILC. 

     While in Geneva, apart from attending committee meetings of the ILC, Mr Sun also held bilateral meetings with senior officials of the ILO and leading figures of international organisations attending the ILC to exchange views on issues including the application of international labour standards, social security, occupational safety and health, labour relations, and the platform economy. He also introduced to them the latest situation in Hong Kong and provided timely responses to the ILO's views. Constructive exchanges on deepening collaboration were also conducted. 

     Mr Sun and the delegation also exchanged views with senior Mainland officials including Mr Wu and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Chen Xu. Mr Sun briefed government, employer and employee representatives of the PRC delegation on areas including enhancing labour rights protection and strengthening the regulation of trade unions to safeguard national security. Mr Sun also took the opportunity to thank the Central Government for its unfailing support to the HKSAR Government.

     Mr Sun will depart for Munich, Germany, today (June 7, Geneva time) to continue his visit. He will meet with local young entrepreneurs and talent to share Hong Kong's latest developments and opportunities, thereby continuing to promote captivating Hong Kong accomplishments with global audiences. The Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage, Mr Anthony Lau, will also join this portion of the trip.
 
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The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (third right) in a bilateral meeting with the Director of the Universal Social Protection Department of the International Labour Organization, Ms Shahra Razavi (second left), that afternoon. He introduced the social welfare policy and retirement protection system of Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (centre) with the Director of the Universal Social Protection Department of the International Labour Organization, Ms Shahra Razavi (second right), after a bilateral meeting that afternoon.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (fourth right) with the Secretary-General of International Organisation of Employers, Mr Roberto Suárez Santos (fourth left), on June 5 morning (Geneva time). Mr Sun introduced the Government's continuous work on improving employees' rights and benefits in Hong Kong. The Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Development), Ms Catherine Law (second right), and Employer Representatives of the Labour Advisory Board Mr Emil Yu (third left) and Mr Ricky Chan (third right) also attended.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) in a bilateral meeting with the Secretary General of the International Social Security Association, Mr Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano (right), on June 5 morning (Geneva time) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (right) presenting a souvenir handmade by persons with intellectual disabilities to the Secretary General of the International Social Security Association, Mr Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano (left), after a bilateral meeting on June 5 morning (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (second right); the Commissioner for Labour, Ms May Chan (first right); and the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Development), Ms Catherine Law (third right), with the Senior Adviser of the International Labour Standards Department of the International Labour Organization, Mr Tim De Meyer (fourth left), in a bilateral meeting on June 6 morning (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). Photo shows Mr Sun (front row, first left) and the Commissioner for Labour, Ms May Chan (front row, second left), as part of the delegation of the People's Republic of China, listening to a speech delivered by Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Wu Xiuzhang, at the plenary session of the ILC on June 6 afternoon (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) meeting with Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Wu Xiuzhang (right), at the conference venue on June 6 afternoon (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference. Photo shows Mr Sun (right) with the Minister for Labour and Employment of Papua New Guinea, Ms Kessy Sawang (left), at the conference venue on June 6 afternoon (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). Photo shows Mr Sun (front row, second left) with the Commissioner for Labour, Ms May Chan (front row, second right), and employee and employer members of the Labour Advisory Board joining the ILC as representatives of the government, employer and employee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as part of the delegation of the People's Republic of China at the conference venue on June 6 afternoon (Geneva time).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4 (Geneva time) to attend the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). Photo shows Mr Sun (centre) with the Commissioner for Labour, Ms May Chan (sixth left), and employee and employer members of the Labour Advisory Board joining as representatives of the government, employer and employee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as part of the delegation of the People's Republic of China at the United Nations headquarters attending the ILC on June 6 afternoon (Geneva time).