Belt and Road Summit 'a key platform for stakeholders'
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) Secretary-General, Kao Kim Hourn, on Wednesday said Hong Kong has been the champion of the Belt and Road Initiative. Kao’s praise for the SAR came as he noted a number of officials from Asean member states had been participating in Belt and Road summits in Hong Kong over the years. Speaking at an interview for this year’s summit, Kao said the…
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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