政務司司長唐英年今日（巴黎時間五月十四日）在巴黎與軒尼詩－路易．威登集團主席貝爾納．阿爾諾，見證康樂及文化事務署與路易．威登文化基金簽署合作意向書，在二零零九年於香港藝術博物館安排展出基金收藏的精選藝術品。 簽署合作意向書的代表為香港藝術館館長（現代藝術）譚美兒及路易．威登主席及執行總裁Yves Carcelle。
政務司司長總結法國之行取得滿意成果
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政務司司長唐英年於五月十一至十四日到訪巴黎期間，與多位法國政治、文化及商界領袖會面，他們對香港致力發展成為亞洲文化樞紐和葡萄酒分銷中心，以及成功籌辦八月奧運馬術比賽，給予積極回應。
唐英年分別會晤了經濟、工業與就業部部長克里斯蒂娜．拉嘎爾德、農業與漁業部部長米歇爾．巴爾尼埃，及外貿事務國務秘書安娜－瑪麗．伊特拉克，向他們介紹香港最新的發展情況，並特別提及特區政府銳意將香港發展成為亞洲葡萄酒分銷中心所帶來的商機。
唐英年說：「各位部長都希望加強與香港的經濟聯繫。他們歡迎香港最近的酒稅寬減措施，亦非常支持以香港作為進入亞洲酒類市場的平台。我很高興法國政府同意我的建議，通過雙邊安排與我們分享他們推動葡萄酒貿易和旅遊方面的經驗，以及提供試酒技巧培訓。雙方亦希望法國葡萄酒業更多參與香港舉行的酒品展覽。這些措施將提升我們的相關軟件，配合本港葡萄酒行業的發展需要。」
在與有關官員會面期間，唐英年重申香港會透過世貿進程，推動貿易自由化。應法方的要求，他將大力促進兩地股票交易所及證券監管機構的雙邊合作，並分享香港在維護良好營商環境的經驗。
唐英年先後出席了在法國深具影響力的法國國際企業聯合會主辦的午宴，以及由香港駐布魯塞爾經貿辦事處和香港貿易發展局合辦的商務午餐會。他在發言時呼籲與會的商界領袖，以香港作為打入亞洲市場的跳板。
唐英年表示：「憑覑便利的營商環境、與內地的自由貿易協議及多項重要基建項目，香港提供大量商機。」
在與文化及交流部部長克麗絲蒂娜．阿爾巴納爾的會議上，唐英年簡介香港建設文化藝術都會的願景，以及西九文化區的項目。兩人均認同，雙邊文化交流有巨大的發展空間。
唐英年到訪了吉美博物館及龐比度中心。它們分別以亞洲藝術和當代藝術的豐富館藏而享負盛名。兩個機構對與香港博物館，特別是未來西九文化區的Ｍ＋合作交流表示興趣。
唐英年亦與軒尼詩－路易．威登集團主席貝爾納．阿爾諾會面，並見證康樂及文化事務署與路易．威登文化基金簽署合作意向書，在二零零九年於香港藝術博物館展出基金收藏的精選藝術品。
唐英年表示：「這個展覽將展出路易．威登文化基金收藏的現代及當代大師作品。這是基金藏品首度於海外展出。我們很高興基金對香港投信心一票，並期待與基金攜手合作，舉辦一個空前成功、有國際影響力的展覽。」
唐英年亦與合作與法語國家事務國務秘書阿蘭．若昂岱及中國駐法國大使孔泉會面，就雙方共同關心的事務交換意見。
唐英年亦期望法國這個擁有悠久馬術傳統的國家，派出最佳運動員和馬匹參與香港八月的奧運馬術賽。
唐英年在總結歐洲行程時說：「歐洲的政界和商界領袖對於香港實行『一國兩制』充滿信心。他們樂見香港的選舉制度逐步邁向普選，對香港的經濟前景非常樂觀，並非常關心香港保持增長和改善生活質素的各種措施。」
唐英年將於五月十五日返抵香港。
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２００８年５月１４日（星期三）
香港時間１９時４２分
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200805/14/P200805140287.htm (中文)
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CS ends fruitful visit to France
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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, has received a warm response from French political, cultural and business leaders on Hong Kong’s drive to become the cultural and wine distribution hub in Asia and its determination to make the Olympics Equestrian Events this August a success.
During his visit to Paris from May 11 to 14, Mr Tang held constructive meetings with Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment, Mrs Christine Lagarde; Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Michel Barnier; and Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Mrs Anne-Marie Idrac. He updated them on the latest developments in Hong Kong and highlighted the exciting business opportunities promised by the Government's determination to develop Hong Kong into a wine distribution hub in Asia.
"The ministers are keen to develop closer economic links with Hong Kong. They welcome our recent reduction in wine duty and are highly supportive of using Hong Kong as the hub to tap into the Asian wine market. I am glad that the French Government has agreed to my proposal of concluding a bilateral arrangement to share with us experience in promoting wine-related trade and tourism, as well as providing training on wine-tasting. Both sides also look forward to a more frequent presence of the French wine industry in wine expos in Hong Kong. These measures will help build up the software necessary to support the expected surge in wine trade," Mr Tang said.
During the meetings, Mr Tang reaffirmed Hong Kong's strong commitment to promote trade liberalisation through the WTO process. He agreed to take forward the French side's proposals to promote bilateral collaboration between the stock exchanges and between the securities regulators, as well as sharing Hong Kong's experience in maintaining a business-friendly environment.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by MEDEF, the most influential French employers' organisation, and a business luncheon co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Tang appealed to the attending business leaders to make best use of Hong Kong as the springboard to enter the Asian market.
"Hong Kong offers enormous business opportunities through a business-friendly platform, a free trade pact with the Mainland, and the myriad major infrastructure projects in the pipeline," Mr Tang said.
During his meeting with Minister for Culture and Communication, Ms Christine Albanel, Mr Tang briefed her on Hong Kong's vision to build an art and culture metropolis and on the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) project. Both sides agreed that there would be ample opportunities to further promote bilateral cultural exchanges.
Mr Tang visited Musee Guimet and Centre Pompidou, which are renowned for their respective collections of Asian and contemporary art. Both museums expressed interest in stepping up co-operation and exchanges with Hong Kong museums, in particular with the future M+ in WKCD.
Mr Tang also met the LVMH Group Chairman, Mr Bernard Arnault, and witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Louis-Vuitton Art Foundation to organise an exhibition of selected art works from the foundation’s collection at the Hong Kong Museum of Art in 2009.
"The exhibition will feature a selection of masterpieces by modern and contemporary masters from the collection of the LV Art Foundation. This is the first time the foundation's collection will go international. We are extremely pleased by the foundation's vote of confidence in Hong Kong. We look forward to working closely with the foundation to launch a most successful exhibition in Hong Kong that makes an impact internationally," Mr Tang said.
Mr Tang also met the Minister of State for Co-operation and the Francophonie, Mr Alain Joyandet, and the Chinese Ambassador to France, Mr Kong Quan, to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
Mr Tang also looked forward to France, a country with strong equestrian tradition, sending a strong team of athletes and horses to Hong Kong to compete in the Olympics Equestrian Events in August.
Rounding up his visit to Europe, Mr Tang said, "I am very pleased that European officials and business leaders have strong confidence in the 'One Country, Two Systems' being implemented in Hong Kong. They are glad to know that we are moving towards universal suffrage in our electoral system. They remain very upbeat about the economic prospect of Hong Kong and show great interest in what we are doing to sustain our growth and improve the quality of living."
Mr Tang will return Hong Kong tomorrow (May 15).
Ends/Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:45
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200805/14/P200805140286.htm (Eng)
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政務司司長總結法國之行取得滿意成果
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
政務司司長唐英年於五月十一至十四日到訪巴黎期間，與多位法國政治、文化及商界領袖會面，他們對香港致力發展成為亞洲文化樞紐和葡萄酒分銷中心，以及成功籌辦八月奧運馬術比賽，給予積極回應。
唐英年分別會晤了經濟、工業與就業部部長克里斯蒂娜．拉嘎爾德、農業與漁業部部長米歇爾．巴爾尼埃，及外貿事務國務秘書安娜－瑪麗．伊特拉克，向他們介紹香港最新的發展情況，並特別提及特區政府銳意將香港發展成為亞洲葡萄酒分銷中心所帶來的商機。
唐英年說：「各位部長都希望加強與香港的經濟聯繫。他們歡迎香港最近的酒稅寬減措施，亦非常支持以香港作為進入亞洲酒類市場的平台。我很高興法國政府同意我的建議，通過雙邊安排與我們分享他們推動葡萄酒貿易和旅遊方面的經驗，以及提供試酒技巧培訓。雙方亦希望法國葡萄酒業更多參與香港舉行的酒品展覽。這些措施將提升我們的相關軟件，配合本港葡萄酒行業的發展需要。」
在與有關官員會面期間，唐英年重申香港會透過世貿進程，推動貿易自由化。應法方的要求，他將大力促進兩地股票交易所及證券監管機構的雙邊合作，並分享香港在維護良好營商環境的經驗。
唐英年先後出席了在法國深具影響力的法國國際企業聯合會主辦的午宴，以及由香港駐布魯塞爾經貿辦事處和香港貿易發展局合辦的商務午餐會。他在發言時呼籲與會的商界領袖，以香港作為打入亞洲市場的跳板。
唐英年表示：「憑覑便利的營商環境、與內地的自由貿易協議及多項重要基建項目，香港提供大量商機。」
在與文化及交流部部長克麗絲蒂娜．阿爾巴納爾的會議上，唐英年簡介香港建設文化藝術都會的願景，以及西九文化區的項目。兩人均認同，雙邊文化交流有巨大的發展空間。
唐英年到訪了吉美博物館及龐比度中心。它們分別以亞洲藝術和當代藝術的豐富館藏而享負盛名。兩個機構對與香港博物館，特別是未來西九文化區的Ｍ＋合作交流表示興趣。
唐英年亦與軒尼詩－路易．威登集團主席貝爾納．阿爾諾會面，並見證康樂及文化事務署與路易．威登文化基金簽署合作意向書，在二零零九年於香港藝術博物館展出基金收藏的精選藝術品。
唐英年表示：「這個展覽將展出路易．威登文化基金收藏的現代及當代大師作品。這是基金藏品首度於海外展出。我們很高興基金對香港投信心一票，並期待與基金攜手合作，舉辦一個空前成功、有國際影響力的展覽。」
唐英年亦與合作與法語國家事務國務秘書阿蘭．若昂岱及中國駐法國大使孔泉會面，就雙方共同關心的事務交換意見。
唐英年亦期望法國這個擁有悠久馬術傳統的國家，派出最佳運動員和馬匹參與香港八月的奧運馬術賽。
唐英年在總結歐洲行程時說：「歐洲的政界和商界領袖對於香港實行『一國兩制』充滿信心。他們樂見香港的選舉制度逐步邁向普選，對香港的經濟前景非常樂觀，並非常關心香港保持增長和改善生活質素的各種措施。」
唐英年將於五月十五日返抵香港。
完
２００８年５月１４日（星期三）
香港時間１９時４２分
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200805/14/P200805140287.htm (中文)
謝謝Carmi於Facebook內提供本文連結。
CS ends fruitful visit to France
**********************************
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, has received a warm response from French political, cultural and business leaders on Hong Kong’s drive to become the cultural and wine distribution hub in Asia and its determination to make the Olympics Equestrian Events this August a success.
During his visit to Paris from May 11 to 14, Mr Tang held constructive meetings with Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment, Mrs Christine Lagarde; Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Michel Barnier; and Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Mrs Anne-Marie Idrac. He updated them on the latest developments in Hong Kong and highlighted the exciting business opportunities promised by the Government's determination to develop Hong Kong into a wine distribution hub in Asia.
"The ministers are keen to develop closer economic links with Hong Kong. They welcome our recent reduction in wine duty and are highly supportive of using Hong Kong as the hub to tap into the Asian wine market. I am glad that the French Government has agreed to my proposal of concluding a bilateral arrangement to share with us experience in promoting wine-related trade and tourism, as well as providing training on wine-tasting. Both sides also look forward to a more frequent presence of the French wine industry in wine expos in Hong Kong. These measures will help build up the software necessary to support the expected surge in wine trade," Mr Tang said.
During the meetings, Mr Tang reaffirmed Hong Kong's strong commitment to promote trade liberalisation through the WTO process. He agreed to take forward the French side's proposals to promote bilateral collaboration between the stock exchanges and between the securities regulators, as well as sharing Hong Kong's experience in maintaining a business-friendly environment.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by MEDEF, the most influential French employers' organisation, and a business luncheon co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Tang appealed to the attending business leaders to make best use of Hong Kong as the springboard to enter the Asian market.
"Hong Kong offers enormous business opportunities through a business-friendly platform, a free trade pact with the Mainland, and the myriad major infrastructure projects in the pipeline," Mr Tang said.
During his meeting with Minister for Culture and Communication, Ms Christine Albanel, Mr Tang briefed her on Hong Kong's vision to build an art and culture metropolis and on the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) project. Both sides agreed that there would be ample opportunities to further promote bilateral cultural exchanges.
Mr Tang visited Musee Guimet and Centre Pompidou, which are renowned for their respective collections of Asian and contemporary art. Both museums expressed interest in stepping up co-operation and exchanges with Hong Kong museums, in particular with the future M+ in WKCD.
Mr Tang also met the LVMH Group Chairman, Mr Bernard Arnault, and witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Louis-Vuitton Art Foundation to organise an exhibition of selected art works from the foundation’s collection at the Hong Kong Museum of Art in 2009.
"The exhibition will feature a selection of masterpieces by modern and contemporary masters from the collection of the LV Art Foundation. This is the first time the foundation's collection will go international. We are extremely pleased by the foundation's vote of confidence in Hong Kong. We look forward to working closely with the foundation to launch a most successful exhibition in Hong Kong that makes an impact internationally," Mr Tang said.
Mr Tang also met the Minister of State for Co-operation and the Francophonie, Mr Alain Joyandet, and the Chinese Ambassador to France, Mr Kong Quan, to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
Mr Tang also looked forward to France, a country with strong equestrian tradition, sending a strong team of athletes and horses to Hong Kong to compete in the Olympics Equestrian Events in August.
Rounding up his visit to Europe, Mr Tang said, "I am very pleased that European officials and business leaders have strong confidence in the 'One Country, Two Systems' being implemented in Hong Kong. They are glad to know that we are moving towards universal suffrage in our electoral system. They remain very upbeat about the economic prospect of Hong Kong and show great interest in what we are doing to sustain our growth and improve the quality of living."
Mr Tang will return Hong Kong tomorrow (May 15).
Ends/Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:45
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200805/14/P200805140286.htm (Eng)
Thanks Carmi for posting this article in Facebook.
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