Paul Lam leads Hong Kong delegation in Kazakhstan
Hkgov · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam continued his visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, where he led a cross-professional delegation promoting Hong Kong’s legal, dispute resolution, financial and accounting services . Speaking at the opening of the Collaborate2Win seminar, Lam said Hong Kong is a leading common law jurisdiction that offers reliable, high-quality international legal services . He also said Hong Kong has worked hard to use its common law strengths to maintain and enhance its position as an international financial centre . Lam added that Hong Kong’s status as a premier financial hub makes it an important and indispensable partner for Kazakhstan .
Key Points
- The Collaborate2Win seminar in Almaty was co-organised by the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council .
- More than 160 representatives from Kazakhstan’s local legal and business sectors attended the seminar in Almaty .
- After arriving in Almaty the previous day, the delegation met a representative of a local Mainland law firm .
- The group also met representatives from Shaanxi’s chamber of commerce in Kazakhstan to learn about Mainland enterprises’ operations there .
- The delegation promoted Hong Kong as a major gateway for Mainland and Kazakh enterprises expanding into international markets, and will leave for Uzbekistan this afternoon .
Why It Matters
The visit is part of Hong Kong’s effort to turn its legal and financial strengths into overseas business opportunities for professional services providers . For Hong Kong readers, it points to how the government is positioning the city as a cross-border platform for companies from the Mainland and Central Asia seeking international expansion .