Ombudsman leads delegation to Beijing and calls on Deputy Secretary of Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Vice Chairman of National Commission of Supervision (with photo)

The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman:
 
     The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, yesterday (August 26) began a three-day visit to Beijing. This is the first time Mr Chan leads a delegation to the Mainland after his assumption of office in April this year.
      
     Upon their arrival in Beijing, the delegation first called on the National Commission of Supervision (NCS) and met the Deputy Secretary of Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Vice Chairman of NCS, Mr Fu Kui, and other senior officials. During the meeting, Mr Fu acknowledged the Office of The Ombudsman's work and mission in committing to promoting efficient and quality public administration in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region over the years.
      
     Mr Chan briefed Mr Fu the Office's latest initiatives and strategic plan to press ahead at full steam with mediation and interdepartmental collaboration, thereby promoting harmony in society, optimising administrative arrangements and improving people's livelihood. He thanked the NCS for the support and guidance to the Office and looked forward to more exchanges and collaboration with the NCS and other Mainland authorities in the future.