CE begins visit programme in Lima, Peru (with photos/video)

     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, arrived and started his visit programme in Lima, Peru, on November 13 (Lima time).
      
     In the evening, Mr Lee and his delegation arrived at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. He was greeted by the Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru, Mr Romulo Mucho Mamani, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Peru, Mr Song Yang.
      
     On the next day (November 14, Lima time), Mr Lee received President Xi Jinping, who arrived to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and visit Peru.
      
     Mr Lee then visited a renowned company specialising in alpaca fibres in Peru to learn about the company's development history and product features, as well as the export of its products to Asia, exploring business opportunities to promote co-operation between Peruvian companies and Hong Kong companies.
      
     In the evening, Mr Lee, accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, attended a dinner with Hong Kong, China's representative to the APEC Business Advisory Council to exchange views on various issues, including promoting Hong Kong's advantages and development opportunities and enhancing the city's collaboration with other economies. Separately, Mr Yau also attended the APEC Ministerial Meeting to share with other ministers Hong Kong's work in promoting digitalisation, and inclusive and sustainable growth of trade.
      
     Mr Lee will participate in the APEC Leaders' Informal Dialogue with Guests, the APEC Leaders' Dialogue with the APEC Business Advisory Council, and the Gala Dinner hosted by the organiser for participating leaders on November 15 (Lima time). He will also attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held on November 16 (Lima time).