Hong Kong Customs concludes Customs Co-operative Arrangement with Pakistan Customs
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, signed the Customs Co-operative Arrangement between Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs in hybrid mode at the Customs Headquarters Building today (August 12). The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Head of Pakistan Customs, Mr Syed Shakeel Shah, and his delegations online, as well as the Consul-General of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Mr Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, in person.
Mr Chan said that the signing of the Co-operative Arrangement paves the way for strengthening intelligence exchanges to combat transnational crimes. It also promotes closer ties in trade facilitation and creates a business-friendly environment for legitimate trade activities.
Hong Kong Customs has so far entered into similar Customs Co-operative Arrangements with 35 customs administrations worldwide.
Hong Kong Customs will continue to strengthen co-operation with other customs administrations, which helps consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international centre in finance, shipping and trade, and reinforce Hong Kong's status as a "super connector" and "super value-adder".
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, signed the Customs Co-operative Arrangement between Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs in hybrid mode at the Customs Headquarters Building today (August 12). Photo shows Mr Chan (right) exchanging the signed Arrangement with the Consul-General of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Mr Riaz Ahmed Shaikh (left), who attended the ceremony to witness the signing in person. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, signed the Customs Co-operative Arrangement between Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs in hybrid mode at the Customs Headquarters Building today (August 12). Photo shows Mr Chan (first right), the Head of Pakistan Customs, Mr Syed Shakeel Shah (on the screen), who attended the ceremony remotely, and the Consul-General of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Mr Riaz Ahmed Shaikh (second right), who witnessed the signing in person. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade
At the invitation of the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB), the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation arrived Hong Kong on August 12 to take part in a series of exchange and visit activities, including the Food Expo and the Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event held yesterday (August 14).
The delegation was led by the Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Mr Zhao Peng, and comprised representatives from the Department of Commerce and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Xizang Autonomous Region, and Lhasa Customs. The delegation concluded its visit and departed from Hong Kong today (August 15).
The Xizang Autonomous Region delegation met with the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, on August 12. The two sides exchanged views on the trade of agricultural products and food, as well as green development, and discussed ways to strengthen co-operation between the two places in the food industry, and areas of conservation and environmental protection.
On August 14, the EEB hosted a business luncheon for the delegation, which was attended by leaders from Hong Kong's four major chambers of commerce and trade associations, as well as hotels and catering organisations to jointly explore co-operation opportunities.
On the same day, the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation attended the Chinese Mainland Premium Agricultural Products "Going Global" Exchange and Matchmaking Event. At the event, the EEB and the Department of Commerce of the Xizang Autonomous Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen co-operation in the food sector, open up broader markets for quality agricultural products and food from Xizang, and promote the highquality development of the food industries in both places.
The EEB also arranged for the delegation to visit the Chinese Culinary Institute and the International Culinary Institute, and to meet with the Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, Mr Donald Tong , laying a good foundation for future collaboration between the two sides.
During their stay in Hong Kong, the Xizang Autonomous Region delegation also met with the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; and the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan. The delegation also visited the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
A spokesman for the EEB said that the visit marks a new chapter in the co-operation between Xizang and Hong Kong. Leveraging Hong Kong's unique strengths in food trade, green development, and other areas, the EEB will maintain close liaison with the authority of the Xizang Autonomous Region, with a view to jointly contributing to the nation's high-quality development and the building of a beautiful China.
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Environment and Ecology Bureau invites Xizang Autonomous Region delegation to Hong Kong to deepen co-operation in food, green development and trade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
