Edward Yau To Visit Europe

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau will visit France and the Netherlands from June 16 to 21.

 

In Bordeaux he will meet local officials and discuss further co-operation in wine-related education and manpower training between Hong Kong and the city.

 

In Noordwijkerhout in the Netherlands he will meet Dutch trade officials before returning to France to join part of Chief Executive Carrie Lam's visit programme in Paris and attend seminars on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area and the Belt & Road Initiative.

 

Under Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Bernard Chan will be Acting Secretary during Mr Yau's absence.

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