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CE starts French visit

June 07, 2016

HK update

HK update:  Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Regional Council of Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrenees Region in Toulouse.

Chief Executive CY Leung started his official visit to France in Toulouse today, an important aerospace and aviation centre in Europe.

 

With the pending construction of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport, Mr Leung said he hopes to draw inspiration from Toulouse's rich experience in the aerospace and aviation industries.

 

He met President of the Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrenees Region Carole Delga to learn about Toulouse's latest developments in aviation, engineering, innovation and technology.

 

He then spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Regional Council to outline Hong Kong's super-connector role as a regional hub in aviation and logistics.

 

Mr Leung discussed Hong Kong's latest developments in enhancing transport connectivity and services, including large-scale upcoming infrastructure projects and the development of high value-added services.

 

He also highlighted Hong Kong's efforts to promote innovation and technology, and welcomed further co-operation between Hong Kong and France in this regard.

 

Mr Leung will later visit Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (National School of Civil Aviation), which is France's only university dedicated to aviation studies, and Europe's largest aeronautics and civil aviation university.

 

He will also tour aircraft manufacturer Airbus, which built more than half of the planes operated by Hong Kong's five airlines. He will seek to further collaboration on air services between Hong Kong and Airbus.

 

Mr Leung will then speak at a dinner hosted by Cathay Pacific and Airbus, where he will highlight Hong Kong's drive to expand its reach as a major aviation hub, including building the third runway system, supporting aviation education and promoting offshore aircraft leasing.



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