Chief Executive John Lee held engagement sessions yesterday and today to exchange views with over 30 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People’s Congress (NPC) and nearly 90 Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), respectively, before they attend the fourth session of the 14th NPC and the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee to be held in Beijing in early March.

Noting that these individuals serve as a crucial bridge connecting the Mainland and Hong Kong, Mr Lee said the current-term Hong Kong SAR Government has established a regular exchange mechanism with them to pool their strengths in contributing to Hong Kong’s further integration into and service of national development.

Mr Lee thanked the deputies and members for their insights and suggestions, and for engaging in in-depth discussions on Hong Kong’s development opportunities during the National 15th Five-Year Plan period.

He stressed that the Hong Kong SAR Government will lead Hong Kong in proactively aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, and making every effort to develop the city into an international innovation and technology centre as well as an international hub for high-calibre talent.

The Hong Kong SAR Government will work hand in hand with the deputies and members to contribute to Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability, the Chief Executive added.