SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates

Exploring the charms of the united arab emirates with sj

The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, started his visit programme to Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today (May 21, Abu Dhabi time) with his about 30-strong delegation, comprising representatives from the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Bar Association, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Invest Hong Kong and related sectors.

In the morning, the delegation first visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world. Mr Lam and his delegation then received a market briefing from HSBC, Middle East to gain a better understanding of the UAE financial sector's demand for legal services, and had a networking luncheon with their senior executives to elaborate on Hong Kong's comprehensive professional legal services and its strengths in the rule of law.

It was followed by a meeting with senior representatives of the Abu Dhabi Global Market to understand the operation of their courts and arbitration centre, and exchanged views on the recent developments in the arbitration landscapes in both places, and the impact of technology on the provision of online dispute resolution services.

In the afternoon, Mr Lam and his delegation met with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to have a better understanding of their need for cross-jurisdictional legal services and introduced to them Hong Kong's diversified legal and dispute resolutions services.

In the evening, Mr Lam will attend a dinner with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the UAE, Mr Zhang Yiming, to express his gratitude to Mr Zhang and the Embassy for their continuous support.

Mr Lam will then conclude his visit to Abu Dhabi and depart for Dubai, the UAE. He will attend a forum to promote Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution services in Dubai tomorrow (May 22, Dubai time).

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SJ begins his visit to United Arab Emirates Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, began his visit to Paris, France, yesterday (July 25, Paris time). Starting his visit at the Olympic Village, Mr Yeung met with members of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to learn more about their preparations and visited facilities in the village, encouraging them to give their all in the upcoming competitions. He also had lunch at the Olympic Village canteen. This morning (July 26, Paris time), Mr Yeung went to the International Broadcast Centre to gain an understandingof the facilities and media services for broadcasting the Olympics.

Mr Yeung said that the Olympics is a major world-level sporting event, and it is already a laudable achievement for Hong Kong athletes to have qualified to participate. He expressed his hope that the athletes will showcase their full potential and achieve good results in the competitions. This year, the Government has purchased the broadcasting rights for the Olympics, allowing all members of the public to watch the amazing performances of the Hong Kong, China Delegation for free and enjoy the moments as the country's athletes strive for medals. Moreover, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has set up Olympics Focal Sites in 18 districts to generate enthusiasm for the games.

Mr Yeung also attended a reception for sports ministers and the Olympic Games opening ceremony today to have exchanges and establish ties with sports ministers and senior officials responsible for promoting sports development from around the world, with a view to fostering collaborations in the future. Mr Yeung will watch competitions featuring Hong Kong athletes at the venues starting tomorrow (July 27, Paris time).

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST commences visit to Paris Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases