HK to strengthen ASEAN ties

A FREE trade agreement between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expected to bring opportunities and stimulate further integration and growth, said Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So.

Speaking at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Mr. So said ASEAN is Hong Kong's second largest trading partner in goods and fourth largest for services. Adding that he hoped free trade agreement negotiations could be concluded as early as possible, he In Nay Pyi Taw, he also met with Malaysia’s International Trade & Industry Minister Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Myanmar’s Commerce Minister U Win Myint, and National Planning & Economic Development Minister and Myanmar Investment Commission Secretary Kan Zaw.