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PM to visit Japan and Hong Kong
Rt Hon Bill English
Prime Minister
11 May 2017
PM to visit Japan and Hong Kong
Prime Minister Bill English will travel to Japan next week to meet with Prime Minister Abe to discuss a range of global and regional issues, before travelling to Hong Kong to promote New Zealand’s economic and trade interests.
“I am
looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Abe and discussing
a wide range of issues, including trade and security, and
initiatives our two countries are working on together in
food, education, sport and defence,” Mr English says.
“Strengthening our trade and economic links with Japan will be a focus, including through the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
“New Zealand has long-standing and strong ties with Japan. My visit is an opportunity to help New Zealand businesses explore new ways of working more closely with Japan.
“My focus in Hong Kong will be to advance New Zealand’s economic relationship, build on our connections with some of the largest Hong Kong investors into New Zealand, and facilitate greater business and trade opportunities,” Mr English says.
During the visit to Hong Kong Mr English will meet with the current Chief Executive Mr CY Leung and incoming Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam.
In Japan, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by Trade Minister Todd McClay, and a delegation of senior business leaders.
Mr English will leave on May 16 and return on May 20.
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