Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao continued his visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday (February 9, Dubai time).
Al Maktoum meeting.
During the meeting, Li Jiachao said that it was the first time he led a delegation to visit the UAE after taking office. He hoped that this trip would strengthen the ties between Hong Kong and the UAE in various aspects.
He pointed out that the United Arab Emirates is an important partner in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and has jointly developed a number of important projects with China, while Hong Kong has the necessary supporting facilities for the projects and can provide financing, architectural design and professional services for relevant enterprises.
Li Jiachao pointed out that the UAE will be Hong Kong's 14th largest trading partner in 2021, and the trade volume between the two places will increase by 35% compared with 2020 to approximately US$12.8 billion.
As early as 2020, Hong Kong is already the ninth largest trading partner of the UAE, and the bilateral trade between the two places will increase by an average of 4.1% year-on-year between 2017 and 2021.
As of October 2022, a total of 36 UAE companies have set up offices in Hong Kong, four of which are regional headquarters, which shows that there are endless business opportunities between the two places.
Later, Li Jiachao led a delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to visit the Future Museum in Dubai.
The museum is run by Mohammad.
The Dubai Future Foundation, founded by Al Maktoum, is preparing to integrate elements of traditional exhibitions, theaters and themed attractions, allowing visitors to explore how society will use technology to develop in the future.
Li Jiachao pointed out that the central government clearly supports Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology center. Hong Kong announced the "Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint" last year to formulate a clear development path and a systematic strategic plan for the development of innovation and technology in the next five to ten years. He hopes that Hong Kong will In the future, we can enhance cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation in innovation and technology.
The Chief Executive, Mr Lee Kar-chao, visited the Dubai Future Foundation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates today (February 9, Dubai time) and visited the Museum of the Future established by the foundation.
Photo shows Li Jiachao (centre) listening to a briefing by museum staff.
During the visit, Li Jiachao, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Hong Kong Cyberport and Dubai Future Foundation, laying the foundation for scientific and technological cooperation and exchanges between the two parties .
Today (February 10, Dubai time) Li Jiachao continued his visit to the UAE on the last day.
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