CE commends contribution of Macanese community in Macau’s socio-economic recovery

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng hoped that the Macanese community could “accurately grasp the development trajectory of our times, making full use of development opportunities and maintaining the forward push of the various community initiatives, in order to scale new heights.”

Speaking at a reception hosted for representatives of the local Macanese community yesterday, Ho mentioned the government’s ongoing effort to advance Macau’s appropriate economic diversification, as well as the integrated development between Macau and Hengqin, and advancement of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The Chief Executive noted the contribution the local Macanese community had made to the overall socio-economic recovery in Macau.

According to Ho, developing a platform for economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries has always been a “top priority for the government over the years.”

“With their language, culture and history, Macanese people not only attested to Macau’s unique features, but also played a pivotal role in promoting Macau, and in people-to-people communication,” he said.

As the 6th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) is to be held later this year, the government is actively participating in the preparatory work for its organisation, and looks forward to receiving the support and participation of the Macanese community, he said. Staff Reporter