Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at a media session with the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Dr Gerd Müller, after attending the InnoEX 2026 Opening Ceremony cum Luncheon today (April 14):

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry: Now let me say a few words in English before I pass the time to Dr Müller. I am very pleased to be here today, together with Dr Gerd Müller, the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). We are honoured to have Dr Müller leading a delegation to join us at the fourth InnoEX Opening Ceremony, and also visiting the exhibition this afternoon. This year, InnoEX has attracted over 550 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions as well as 17 provinces and cities from the Chinese Mainland. Highlights this year include the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion staged by the DPO (Digital Policy Office) showcasing more than 100 innovative solutions, as well as the RoboPark featuring over 100 robots from around 50 technology companies from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas.

     Later today, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and UNIDO will sign the Joint Statement on Collaboration to Advance Industrial Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation, establishing a co-operative platform to explore opportunities for dialogue, information sharing and exchange of best practices to advance industrial innovation, technology transfer and capacity development. The Joint Statement reaffirms Hong Kong's competitive advantages in digital transformation and artificial intelligence innovation in industry and manufacturing, while also reflecting our shared goals of promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development. This marks the first time the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) Government signed a joint statement with the UNIDO. It also affirms Hong Kong's continuous efforts in promoting global innovation and technology development. I would like to express my gratitude to Dr Müller who kindly agrees to join me in answering your questions. Now I would like to open the floor for questions and pass the time to Dr Müller.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)

Ends/Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:18

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