SCMA speaks to media in Nanning (with photos) |
Following is the transcript of the media session held today (June 11) by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Stephen Lam, after attending the Fifth Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation and Development in Nanning, Guangxi:
We've also had a bilateral meeting today with the Sichuan Provincial Government. Both the Hong Kong side and the Sichuan side have affirmed that we will take forward as soon as possible the third stage participation by Hong Kong in Sichuan’s reconstruction. Within June we will be reporting to the Legislative Council's Development Panel on the progress already made. We will also be applying to the Legislative Council Finance Committee for an additional sum of $3 billion to finance Hong Kong’s participation in the reconstruction work. This will bring us to the pre-determined target of $10 billion on the part of Hong Kong's participation in Sichuan's reconstruction. We hope to gain the support of different parties and independent members in the Legislative Council. (Please also refer to the Chinese transcript.) Ends/Thursday, June 11, 2009
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (1) The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Stephen Lam, takes part in a tree planting ceremony today (June 11) with leaders of the governments of the nine Pan-Pearl River Delta provinces and the Macao SAR at Liyuan Resort today (June 11). Mr Lam is attending the "Fifth Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Co-operation and Development Forum and Trade Fair" (PPRD Forum) in Nanning, Guangxi.
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (2) Mr Lam is briefed by famous artist and calligraphist Hu Zhongyuan at the International Conference Centre of Liyuan Resort this morning (June 11) at an exhibition of Hu's artworks in commemoration of the 60th National Anniversary .
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (3) Mr Lam attends the Chief Executives' Joint Meeting of the PPRD Forum at the International Conference Centre of Liyuan Resort this morning (June 11).
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (4) Mr Lam meets with the Vice Governor of Hainan Province, Mr Li Guoliang, at the International Conference Centre of Liyuan Resort this morning (June 11) to discuss issues of mutual concern.
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (5) Mr Lam meets with the Vice Governor of Sichuan Province, Mr Li Chengyun, at the International Conference Centre of Liyuan Resort this afternoon (June 11) to discuss issues of mutual concern.
SCMA attends PPRD Forum in Nanning (6) Mr Lam meets the media this afternoon (June 11) to brief them on the work of the delegation of Hong Kong Government at the PPRD Forum. |