CE meets telecommunication chief

March 20, 2019
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam (right) meets Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union Zhao Houlin at Government House.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam met visiting Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin at Government House today.

 

Welcoming Mr Zhao's visit to Hong Kong, Mrs Lam congratulated him on his re-election with overwhelming support as the Secretary-General of the ITU.

 

She said she hopes Mr Zhao's visit to Hong Kong over the coming days will enhance his understanding of Hong Kong's telecommunications industry and strengthen ties and co-operation between Hong Kong and the ITU in the future.

 

Mrs Lam said Hong Kong has a first-class telecommunications network, with Internet and mobile penetration rates among the highest in the world.

 

She added the city will continue to enhance its telecommunications infrastructure to lay a solid foundation for development as a smart city.

 

Mrs Lam also pointed out Hong Kong, with excellent city management and professional services, will actively participate in the Belt & Road Initiative, particularly in boosting people-to-people bonds.

 

She said the city is willing to share its experiences and provide training to developing regions and countries to strengthen their capacity.

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