13 April 2018
On the final day of her official visit to China, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Hong Kong.
She met Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to build on their meeting in 2015. Their discussions included data-driven innovation, inclusive growth and the possibility of further academic and cultural collaboration between Scotland and Hong Kong.
In her final engagement of the visit, FM @NicolaSturgeon met Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of Hong Kong #FMChina18 pic.twitter.com/HgIUHVSK1t
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) April 13, 2018
Earlier in the day, the First Minister took part in a business networking lunch with the Scottish Business Community in Hong Kong. The event was organised by the British Chamber of Commerce and attended by the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, who will hold a business mission to China between 16 and 21 April.
In Hong Kong, FM @NicolaSturgeon took part in a business networking lunch organised by the British Chamber of Commerce and attended by the Scottish Chambers #FMChina18 pic.twitter.com/OjcfXwyZ2g
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) April 13, 2018
There was another chance to meet the Hong Kong business community at a Business Innovation Forum at the offices of KPMG. The First Minister addressed an audience of around 80 guests to promote Scotland as a location for inward investment.
FM @NicolaSturgeon delivered the keynote address at the Hong Kong Scotland Innovation Forum at KPMG. #FMChina2018 pic.twitter.com/wA11s7jzVl
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) April 13, 2018
She also witnessed the signing of an agreement between Edinburgh International Investments Limited and the government of Putian City in China’s Fujian Province to establish an international hospital and support planning and development of a new “medical city” including four hospitals, research infrastructure, rehabilitation and medical tourism facilities.
The trip to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong saw the First Minister engage with more than 30 Scottish companies seeking to expand their business interests in China.
