Belt and Road members praise HK's strengths
Belt and Road participants on Wednesday expressed confidence in Hong Kong’s advantages in driving cooperation under the initiative. Speaking at the Belt and Road Summit in Wan Chai, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith said there had been significant progress in key areas, such as infrastructure connectivity, financial integration, digital innovation and sustainable development. “As…
At the Belt and Road Summit in Wan Chai, officials from various countries expressed confidence in Hong Kong's strengths in fostering cooperation within the initiative. Deputy Prime Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith highlighted significant advancements in crucial sectors like infrastructure connectivity, financial integration, digital innovation, and sustainable development.
He emphasized Hong Kong's role as a super connector and value-adder, driving multilateral cooperation, business matchmaking, and open trade, while providing financial and professional expertise to transform discussions into tangible outcomes. The Laotian official also acknowledged the necessity of shifting towards green innovation and high-value economic growth in regional partnerships.
Uruguayan Vice President Carolina Cosse echoed similar sentiments, recognizing Hong Kong's advantages as a global financial, trade, and shipping hub. She proposed the establishment of a hub-to-hub cooperative platform between Uruguay and Hong Kong under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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