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LegCo Members meet with Consuls-General and Honorary Consuls in Hong Kong (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: 

     A cocktail reception between the Legislative Council (LegCo) Members and the Consuls-General (CGs) as well as Honorary Consuls (HCs) in Hong Kong was held today (July 15) in the LegCo Complex, providing an opportunity for them to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

     Before the cocktail reception, the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, conducted a briefing for the attending CGs and HCs on the work of LegCo. He highlighted that the current-term LegCo has enacted a total of 117 bills, which is nearly double the amount compared to the same period of the previous term; and the amount of funding proposals approved exceed HK$650 billion. Mr Leung also emphasized LegCo's efforts in collaborating with the Government to uphold the rule of law, attract investment and global talent to Hong Kong, advance the development of the Northern Metropolis, develop Hong Kong into an international hub for post-secondary education and a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services, support the development of fintech as well as innovation and technology industries, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, among other initiatives. The attending CGs and HCs then toured the Chamber of the LegCo Complex and the enhanced facilities of the LegCo Library. 

     A total of 30 Members attended the cocktail reception. Meanwhile, 37 CGs or their representatives and 11 HCs attended the briefing, guided tour and cocktail reception. 
 
Ends/Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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The President of the Legislative Council (LegCo), Mr Andrew Leung (front row, centre), posed for a group photo with the Consuls-General or their representatives as well as Honorary Consuls in Hong Kong in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex today (July 15).
The President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung (third left), conducted a briefing today (July 15), through a video, on the work of LegCo for the Consuls-General or their representatives as well as Honorary Consuls in Hong Kong.
The President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung (front row, centre), along with LegCo Members, posed for a group photo with the Consuls-General or their representatives as well as Honorary Consuls in Hong Kong in the dining hall of the LegCo Complex today (July 15).