HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments complete study programme at National Academy of Governance
A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on a national affairs study completed their programme at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) in Beijing this morning (April 22). Vice President of NAG Mr Li Wentang officiated at the closing ceremony of the study programme.
On behalf of the delegation, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and NAG for their thoughtful arrangements. She said that although the study programme lasted only four days, it offered rich and in-depth content, covering subjects ranging from Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, to the National 15th Five-Year Plan, the international landscape and national technological developments. Mrs Yeung expressed confidence that all participants were deeply inspired and benefited immensely.
She noted that the Beijing trip gave the participants a clearer and deeper understanding of the country's latest developments and strategies. With the insights gained from this study, Mrs Yeung believes that the Permanent Secretaries will take a more comprehensive perspective when leading their teams in formulating Hong Kong's five-year plan, ensuring better alignment with the national development strategies.
The delegation will arrive in Chengdu this evening. They will visit a supercomputing centre, a low-altitude economy enterprise, and a high-tech industrial development zone, etc over the next two days to gain a first-hand understanding of the latest local developments.
HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments complete study programme at National Academy of Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments complete study programme at National Academy of Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments complete study programme at National Academy of Governance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms promotes knowledge exchanges and collaboration
The Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms was held today (April 22) to introduce capacity-building opportunities, including those by public organisations and institutions in Hong Kong, with a view to exchanging knowledge for promoting development, deepening soft connectivity of rules and standards, exploring collaboration opportunities and enhancing people-to people bonds with Belt and Road (B&R) countries.
Organised by the Belt and Road Office with the theme of "Connecting Knowledge for Shared Prosperity: Advancing Belt and Road Soft Connectivity in Alignment with the 15th Five-Year Plan", the seminar aimed to promote the Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms (Platforms). It featured some 20 public organisations and institutions, covering areas such as transport and logistics, financial services, legal services, development and construction, environment and ecology, innovation and technology, health, and integrity.
The Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, said that the initiative of the Platforms is designed to serve as a two-way springboard for Hong Kong and its partners to learn and lead. "By sharing governance experience and professional expertise, we work alongside officials and professionals from B&R countries to build the skills, standards, and networks required to turn development goals into delivery - strengthening resilient economies, effective institutions, and sustainable development," he said.
Representatives from about 30 consulates-general, honorary consulates and chambers of commerce of B&R countries in Hong Kong, etc, attended the seminar to know more about the Platforms and capacity-building programmes. They also exchanged views and explored collaboration opportunities. Representatives from the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, the Hong Kong Productivity Council and the new Belt and Road Sustainable Green Development Training Centre gave briefings on their capacity-building programmes and collaboration with B&R partners. A representative from the International Organization for Mediation also introduced its work on promoting dispute resolution through mediation and other means.
Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms promotes knowledge exchanges and collaboration Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms promotes knowledge exchanges and collaboration Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms promotes knowledge exchanges and collaboration Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seminar on Belt and Road Capacity Building Platforms promotes knowledge exchanges and collaboration Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
