The long-term development plan of the Pearl River Delta released last month provided a precious opportunity for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to bolster co-operation, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Francis Tam Pak Yuen, said in Hong Kong today. Mr Tam made the remark when he met Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, during the second meeting between senior officials of Hong Kong and Macao on further co-operation. Mr Tam pointed out that the Central Government included Hong Kong and Macao in the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020), a long-term development plan for the Pearl River Delta region. The plan stipulated further integration on transport infrastructure and industries, and requested the three sides to jointly build a high-quality living community, among other means of co-operation. Mr Tam said the Macao SAR Government had been conducting studies on the Outline and would set up a task force for its implementation. On Hong Kong-Macao co-operation, Mr Tam said the two Special Administrative Regions should step up partnership on tourism and MICE industries, environmental protection, cross-boundary infrastructure and civil servants training. More than 20 Hong Kong and Macao officials attended the meeting and shared their ideas on further co-operation. Mr Tam and members of the Macao delegation visited the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Clearing Limited, the site of Stonecutters Bridge and took a close look at the automated passenger clearance system (e-Channels) at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal. They also attended a presentation on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and a luncheon hosted by Mr Tsang before returning to Macao in the evening.
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