CE to attend APEC meetings in Korea
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This year, APEC has adopted the theme "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow", with discussions focused on three priorities, namely, "Connect", "Innovate", "Prosper".
Apart from attending the APEC Economic Leaders' Retreat to be held on November 1, Mr Lee will participate in the APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Dialogue with Guests, the APEC Business Advisory Council Dialogue with APEC Economic Leaders, and the Gala Dinner hosted by the organiser for participating leaders on October 31. Mr Lee will also have bilateral meetings with leaders of the other economies to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, will attend the APEC Ministerial Meeting on October 30.
"As an international centre in finance, shipping and trade, Hong Kong attaches great importance to bilateral economic and trade relations with different economies. The APEC member economies are Hong Kong’s important trading partners, accounting for approximately 80 per cent of Hong Kong’s external trade. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to actively participate in APEC-related matters to contribute to and promote regional economic integration and development," Mr Lee said.
Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong on November 2. During his absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will be the Acting Chief Executive.
Ends/Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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