Chief Executive Mr Chui Sai On, met with the Minister of Commerce of People's Republic of China, Mr Chen Deming, in Beijing today and exchanged views on development of the exhibition industry, goods supplies and Macao's role as a service platform for China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Mr Chen first welcomed Mr Chui and the Macao delegation's participation in the first China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which opens tomorrow (28 May).
He said development of the exhibition industry is not only a world trend, but brings in revenue and create employment opportunities.
In recent years, China had firstly developed the exhibition industry in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangzhou, to promote growth of economic development. Meanwhile, by introducing advanced exhibition products from around the world, mainland enterprises could re-adjust their business structure and make changes accordingly, said Mr Chen.
He said the Ministry of Commerce would provide support to Macao in developing the exhibition industry, the same support it has given Hong Kong.
Mr Chen also acknowledged Mr Chui's support to the Ministry, especially in promoting a good relationship between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries. He re-iterated that the Ministry would guarantee no shortage in daily necessities to Macao which would help keep prices stable.
The Chief Executive thanked the Ministry's long-term support given to the Macao SAR, on the steady and sufficient supply of food and goods, which helped Macao residents deal with the pressures caused by inflation.
On promoting the co-operation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries, Mr Chui said the Macao Government would act according to the guidance from the Central Government, as a bridge and a service platform.
He revealed that the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen, would visit the Portuguese-speaking countries again to substantially promote Macao's role, adding that the Macao Government would be happy to train Portuguese-speaking talents for the State. Ms. Gao Yan, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, was also present at the meeting. Macao officials at the meeting included the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen, the Chief-of-Office of the Office of the Chief Executive, Mr Tam Chon Weng, the Secretary-General of the Executive Council, Ms O Lam.
