Chief Executive Carrie Lam today attended the first consultation session, held via video conferencing, to listen to the views of stakeholders of the aviation, maritime and logistics sectors on the upcoming Policy Address.

More than 20 stakeholders participated online, including lawmakers and representatives of trade organisations, local aviation and maritime companies, and enterprises of the relevant industries.

Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung and Secretary for Transport & Housing Frank Chan also attended the consultation session.

It lasted for about two hours.

Mrs Lam said she held very meaningful exchanges of views with the stakeholders.

Pointing out that despite the fact that the COVID-19 epidemic has dealt a heavy blow to the cross-boundary passenger service sector, Mrs Lam emphasised that the Government is committed to maintaining Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub, an international maritime centre and a regional logistics hub.

She also indicated that she would consider in full numerous valuable views raised by the stakeholders on related issues while she formulates the Policy Address.

Mrs Lam will hold the rest of the 11 theme-based consultation sessions via video conferencing in the month ahead.

Areas to be covered range from people's livelihoods, finance, economy, innovation and technology, education, land and housing to medical and health services, sports, arts and culture and sustainable development.