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India: The chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Leung Chun-ying,

2015/09/30

The chief executive of Hong Kong Appropriate Administrative Region, Leung Chun-ying, Monday met the visiting the finance minister of India, Arun Jaitley, at the chief executive's office to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

Leung said that Hong Kong, as an international financial and trade center, is an excellent gateway for Indian enterprises to enter the market in the China's mainland. He encouraged additional Indian enterprises to set up business in Hong Kong to leverage on the city's dual advantages of "one country" and "two systems" and its role as "super-connector" to open up additional business opportunities.

Leung as well said he hoped that Hong Kong and India could continue to enhance cooperation and exchange in areas such as economy and trade, financial services inclunding culture.

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