CE holds dialogue session with LegCo Members (with photos)
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Mr Lee said that the introduction of the Dialogue had three objectives, namely to enhance mutual understanding and build consensus between the executive authorities and the legislature; to create new value for the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" through the new initiative; and to share experiences in implementing "patriots administering Hong Kong" for fostering reform. Mr Lee thanked the President of the LegCo, Dr Starry Lee, for supporting his idea of introducing the Dialogue. He also thanked LegCo Members for their active participation.
Mr Lee said that he has always attached great importance to executive-legislative relations, and has continued to introduce innovative initiatives to create more new value for the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong". Since assuming office, he has enhanced communication and interaction between the executive authorities and the legislature through various means. These include introducing the LegCo Ante Chamber Exchange Sessions to facilitate regular exchanges between Principal Officials and LegCo Members; transforming the Chief Executive's Question and Answer Sessions from its one-way question-and-answer model into the two-way and interactive Chief Executive's Interactive Exchange Question and Answer Sessions; attending the oath-taking ceremony of LegCo Members of the current term on the day they assume office to address and congratulate them, extending words of encouragement and expectations; and speaking at the first sitting of the current-term LegCo, proactively strengthening the joint efforts of the two sides in realising the value of "patriots administering Hong Kong" and building Hong Kong together.
The Dialogue provides a calm and cordial setting for direct communication, free from constraints such as the Rules of Procedure. Mr Lee said, "I regard the LegCo as the Government's reform partner. Both the Government and the LegCo are members of Team Hong Kong, sharing the same goal of solving problems for the public. The Chief Executive's Dialogue with LegCo Members is an innovative initiative that allows us to engage in warm and in-depth dialogue, holding exchanges as teammates."
During the Dialogue, LegCo Members actively participated and engaged in open exchanges on a wide range of topics, including the economy, livelihood matters and social development. They also shared the outcomes and insights gained from their participation in the National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing last week.
Ends/Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:20
Issued at HKT 12:20
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