SEE to attend APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Korea
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Mr Tse will attend the APEC EMM on August 27 and 28 to discuss with energy ministers or their representatives from 20 APEC member economies how to accelerate the region's energy transition and innovation, including expanding the energy mix, strengthening grid resilience and deploying artificial intelligence to meet the region's energy needs.
During his stay in Korea, Mr Tse will have bilateral meetings with representatives from other APEC member economies to exchange views on topics such as decarbonisation and hydrogen energy development. He will also meet with representatives of an energy company and visit a hydrogen energy facility to learn about the latest developments in hydrogen technology in Korea.
The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will also join the visit.
Mr Tse will arrive in Hong Kong on August 29. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.
Ends/Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:00
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