Chief Executive John Lee met General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) Director Gao Zhidan at Government House today to exchange views on Hong Kong's preparations for the 15th National Games. Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law also attended the meeting.

Mr Lee welcomed Mr Gao and his delegation to Hong Kong and expressed gratitude for Mr Gao's opinions and guidance on the preparation work for the 15th National Games in Hong Kong.

The Chief Executive said he was pleased to see Mr Gao again since they last met during his visit to Harbin in February.

Mr Lee thanked the GASC for its continued support for Hong Kong's sports development and noted that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will maintain close co-operation with the GASC to further enhance sports exchanges and co-operation, as well as integrated development between Hong Kong and other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

He noted that the Hong Kong SAR Government will press ahead with the preparation work for the 15th National Games in Hong Kong and continue to conduct test events to ensure readiness for the official events.

The Hong Kong SAR Government is committed to working closely with the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Macau Special Administrative Region Government to conduct a simple, safe and wonderful 15th National Games, Mr Lee added.