CE meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Management of Vanuatu (with photo)

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     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Management of Vanuatu, Mr Johnny Koanapo Rasou, today (July 25) to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. The Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, also attended the meeting.

     Mr Lee welcomed Mr Rasou and his delegation to Hong Kong to attend economic and trade co-operation events. Mr Lee said that Hong Kong is leveraging its advantages under the "one country, two systems" principle of connecting the Mainland and the world and is actively deepening international exchanges and co-operation. He said that, apart from strengthening traditional markets, Hong Kong will further explore emerging markets including Belt and Road countries and expand economic and trade networks with Global South countries including Vanuatu.

     Mr Lee noted that, as a functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong boasts a highly internationalised, market-oriented, and business-friendly environment, making it an ideal place for companies to expand their global operations. He welcomed enterprises from Vanuatu to leverage Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" to explore overseas and Mainland markets, enhancing bilateral trade and business exchanges.

Ends/Friday, July 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:45

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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (right), meets with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Management of Vanuatu, Mr Johnny Koanapo Rasou (left), today (July 25).