Invest Hong Kong to explore new opportunities in Central Asia under Belt and Road Initiative (with photo)
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"The three Central Asian countries, situated at the heart of the Eurasian continent, are crucial hubs of the Belt and Road Initiative. Their abundant natural resources, ongoing economic reforms, and vast market potential are unleashing strong growth momentum," Ms Lau said. "As a leading international financial and business hub, coupled with the synergistic effects of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong is committed to becoming a strategic gateway for Central Asian enterprises to access the Chinese Mainland and Asian markets."
"Hong Kong's sound regulatory framework, simple and low tax regime, and deep international talent pool can provide diversified financing channels for Central Asia's infrastructure and development projects. The city's professional services ecosystem can also empower local enterprises in their transformation and international expansion," she added. "I look forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with local government officials, institutional representatives, and entrepreneurs during this visit to jointly explore concrete co-operation projects in areas such as fintech, sustainable development, trade, and logistics, to achieve mutual benefits."
During the visit, Ms Lau will meet with government departments, financial regulators, stock exchanges, chambers of commerce, banks, and business leaders from sectors including finance, innovation and technology, and trade in the three countries to explore tangible co-operation opportunities and promote Hong Kong's unique business advantages.
Economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and Central Asia are growing increasingly close. In 2023, the total merchandise trade between Hong Kong and Central Asia grew by over 50 per cent year on year, reaching over US$1.7 billion. Among them, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are Hong Kong's key trading partners in the region, with bilateral trade reaching US$1.39 billion and US$300 million respectively in 2023. Meanwhile, trade between Hong Kong and Kyrgyzstan recorded significant growth in the first three quarters of 2024, with exports growing by more than 1.5 times year on year and imports surging by more than five times, demonstrating the immense potential for bilateral co-operation.
Ends/Sunday, October 19, 2025
Issued at HKT 8:59
Issued at HKT 8:59
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