CE meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia, Mr Ivica Dačić, today (September 13) to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, also attended the meeting.
Mr Lee welcomed Mr Dačić’s visit to Hong Kong. Mr Lee said that the economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Serbia had grown steadily in recent years, with bilateral merchandise trade amounting to US$200 million in 2023, representing a growth of more than 10 per cent over 2022. He added that there is potential for Hong Kong and Serbia to further deepen economic and trade ties, and jointly explore more co-operation opportunities.
Mr Lee highlighted that Hong Kong has the distinctive advantage of enjoying the strong support of the country and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems". Hong Kong boasts a highly internationalised, market-oriented and friendly business environment, making the city an ideal place for companies to expand their global operations. Serbian enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's platform as an international financial and trade centre to explore overseas and Mainland markets, achieving mutual benefits, he added.
CE meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS holds passing-out parade for new members
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held a passing-out parade today (November 3), where the 287 new members were reviewed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung.
Speaking at the event, Mr Tang encouraged all graduates to embrace the spirit of the AMS in their key roles as supporters of emergency operations, guardians of public safety during events, and promoters of primary healthcare development, urging them to continue to serve the Hong Kong community wholeheartedly.
As an auxiliary service under the Security Bureau, the AMS consists of members from various backgrounds, industries and age groups. After completing a 132-hour training programme and passing rigorous assessments, members will be deployed to different units to commence their services.
The duties of the AMS include providing first-aid services at major events, manning first-aid posts in country parks on weekends and public holidays, and providing first-aid bicycle services on cycle tracks. To align with the Government's primary healthcare development strategy, the AMS will expand its non-emergency ambulance services to provide special medical care to the public in need.
Recruitment details and application forms are available on the AMS website (www.ams.gov.hk/en/join_us.html).
AMS holds passing-out parade for new members Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS holds passing-out parade for new members Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS holds passing-out parade for new members Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS holds passing-out parade for new members Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases