HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments officially commence study programme
A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government for a national affairs study officially commenced their programme today (April 20) at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) in Beijing to reinforce their understanding of the country's major policies and development strategies.
The Executive Vice President of NAG in charge of daily operations, Mr Xie Chuntao, gave a lecture to the participants on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. In addition, the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments received a briefing on the National 15th Five-Year Plan to learn about the formulation objectives, processes, etc.
The Secretary for the Civil Service (SCS), Mrs Ingrid Yeung, called on Mr Xie in the morning. The Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Shirley Lam, also attended.
Mrs Yeung expressed her gratitude to NAG for having long been giving strong support for the civil service training of the HKSAR Government. She said, "The civil service is a key part of the HKSAR governance system, shouldering the responsibility of implementing the 'one country, two systems' principle and supporting the administration of the HKSAR Government. This study programme, designed for the most senior officers in the civil service, is a valuable learning opportunity conducive to the understanding of the key national policies and the evolving global landscape, which will facilitate the formulation and implementation of policies and measures within respective bureaux in proactive alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan in the future."
She also noted that NAG has long been an important partner in the civil service training of the HKSAR Government. The Civil Service Bureau will continue to strengthen training for civil servants at all levels to ensure their accurate understanding of the constitutional order, national security and national policies, and enhance their national identity and patriotic spirit as well as awareness and sense of responsibility in proactively safeguarding national security.
Mrs Yeung yesterday (April 19) led a delegation of more than 20 Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the HKSAR Government to Beijing for the study and duty visit. This marks the second time since 2023 for Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments to study on the Mainland. The delegation will continue the programme in Beijing tomorrow (April 21).
A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for a national affairs study officially commenced their programme today (April 20) at the National Academy of Governance (NAG). Photo shows the Executive Vice President of NAG in charge of daily operations, Mr Xie Chuntao (first left), giving a lecture to the participants. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for a national affairs study officially commenced their programme today (April 20) at the National Academy of Governance (NAG). Photo shows the Executive Vice President of NAG in charge of daily operations, Mr Xie Chuntao (front row, centre) with the delegation led by the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung (front row, sixth right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for a national affairs study officially commenced their programme today (April 20) at the National Academy of Governance (NAG). Photo shows the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung (left), called on the Executive Vice President of NAG in charge of daily operations, Mr Xie Chuntao (right).Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
