The chief executive expressed his hope that Hong Kong and Thailand can maintain a close relationship and strengthen economic and trade cooperation.
Lee said that the SAR can serve as an important hub connecting the Chinese mainland with other economies and make contributions to promoting regional economic development to achieve mutual benefits.
Noting that Hong Kong is fully committed in promoting people-to-people bonds with regions along the Belt and Road, particularly Southeast Asian countries, Lee said that tens of thousands of Thai residents living in Hong Kong have brought vibrancy to the city’s diverse culture and made significant contributions to its socio-economic development.
He added that it is encouraging that the tourism industry in the Southeast Asian market has rapidly recovered, with the number of Thai visitors to Hong Kong between June and August this year…
