FS to attend meetings in Morocco


Financial Secretary Paul Chan will depart for Marrakesh, Morocco tonight to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a member of the Chinese delegation.

 

The annual meetings bring together ministers of finance and development, representatives of central banks, key members of the private sector and non-governmental organisations, and academics, to discuss issues of concern, including the global economic outlook and global economic development.

 

While at the meetings, Mr Chan will call on senior officials of the WBG and the IMF, government officials from participating countries, and key players in the finance industry.

 

Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on the evening on October 15. During his absence, Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong will be Acting Financial Secretary.





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