CE begins Thailand visit

November 17, 2022

Hospitable greeting:

Chief Executive John Lee (left) meets Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (second right) at the airport in Bangkok.

Diplomatic meeting:

Mr Lee (left) meets Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand Han Zhiqiang.

Prestigious evening:

President Xi Jinping (fifth right) and Chief Executive John Lee (fourth right) enter the venue of the APEC 2022 Economic Leaders’ Meeting gala dinner.

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Chief Executive John Lee began his visit programme in Bangkok to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC activities.

Upon arrival, Mr Lee met the Prime Minister of Thailand. 

Chief Executive John Lee:
May I, first of all, thank you Mr Prime Minister and Thailand for organising the APEC conference for us. On my arrival, already I have seen that things are very well organised. So I look forward to a very successful APEC meeting. 

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Mr Lee told the prime minister that Hong Kong has been actively seeking to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and had formally lodged the accession request this January, and appealed for Thailand's support. 

Later at the airport, Mr Lee welcomed President Xi Jinping who arrived to attend the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting and visit Thailand. 

The Chief Executive then attended a gala dinner hosted by the organiser for participating leaders and watched cultural performances.

Chief Executive John Lee today started his visit programme in Bangkok, Thailand to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities.

Upon arrival, Mr Lee met Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Noting that Hong Kong has been actively seeking to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and had formally lodged the accession request in January, he appealed for Thailand's support.

Later at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Mr Lee welcomed President Xi Jinping who arrived to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and visit Thailand.

The Chief Executive also met Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand Han Zhiqiang.

Mr Lee then attended a gala dinner hosted by the organiser for participating leaders and watched cultural performances.

He will join the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and other related meetings tomorrow.