Politburo Standing Committee member of CPC Central Committee and Premier, Mr Wen Jiabao, arrived in Macao today for the opening of the Third Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries. Mr Wen arrived at the Macao International Airport about 9:30 am and was welcomed by Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On. Two children presented a bouquet to the Premier. Speaking to the press at the apron about his two-day visit, Mr Wen said he was thrilled with excitement for his first visit to Macao: he had had wanted to visit Macao for a long time. Mr Wen acknowledged the role of Macao as a platform to promote trade and co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and expressed the Central Government's concern and support for Macao. With the leadership of the Chief Executive and the Macao SAR Government, strict adherence to the principles of ‘One country, two systems’, ‘Macao people governing Macao’, a high degree of autonomy and the Basic Law of Macao, and the enthusiasm and creativity of the Macao people, Macao would even develop further in economic and social terms, Mr Wen said. Officials who greeted Premier Wen Jiabao at the airport in addition to the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, were the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Mr Ho Hau Wah; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Mr Bai Zhijian; the President of Legislative Assembly, Mr Lau Cheok Va; the President of the Court of Final Appeal, Mr Sam Hou Fai; the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Florinda Chan; the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen; the Secretary for Security, Mr Cheong Kuoc Va; the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Cheong U; the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Lau Si Io; the Prosecutor General of Public Prosecutions Office, Mr Ho Chio Meng; the Commissioner General of Unitary Police Service, Mr José Proença Branco; the Director-General of Macao Customs Service, Mr Choi Lai Hang; the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in Macao SAR, Mr Lu Shumin; the Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the Macao SAR, Senior Colonel Zhu Qingsheng; Vice Minister of Public Security, Mr Chen Zhimin; Vice Minister of Commerce, Mr Jiang Zengwei; Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Ms Hua Jian; Deputy Minister of the State Council Information Office, Mr Wang Zhongwei, and Deputy Directors of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Mr Xu Ze and Ms Gao Yan. Members of Premier Wen’s delegation include the Minister of Commerce, Mr Chen Deming; the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Wang Guangya; the Director of Research Office of the State Council, Mr Xie Fuzhan; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Mr Bai Zhijian; Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, Mr Zhu Zhixin; Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council and the Director of the Premier's Office, Mr Qiu Xiaoxiong, and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Fu Ying.
