MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES VISITS HONG KONG

Minister Josef Bonnici made a short stop-over in Hong Kong, on his way back to Malta from Japan, after participating in two Investment Promotion Seminars.

His visit included a meeting with the Hon Madame Sandra Lee, Secretary for Economic Services in the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The discussion centred on ways in which contacts and linkages between Malta and Hong Kong could be improved, for the benefit of both parties.

The Minister's brief stay in Hong-Kong included also talks with the Hong-Kong Trade Development Council and a visit to the Hong-Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Minister Bonnici shall be returning to Malta on Friday 6^th October 2000.