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Hong Kong wraps up mission to deepen ties with Central Asia
The five-day mission secured 96 agreements worth more than US$1.65 billion and a 30-day mutual visa-free arrangement, officials said.
- Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders on a five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, producing 96 cooperation agreements valued at $1.65bn.
- The mission aims to strengthen government-to-government relations and explore emerging markets, positioning Hong Kong as a pivotal gateway connecting the Asia-Pacific region with Central Asia.
- Agreements represent over $1.65 billion in value across finance, technology, and aviation sectors. Officials also established a mutual 30-day visa-free arrangement extending Hong Kong passport holders' current 10-day access to Uzbekistan.
- While in Tashkent, Lee met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov, and the sides initialed an Air Services Agreement paving the way for direct passenger flights soon.
- Future cooperation will focus on finance, innovation, and technology as both sides develop infrastructure projects revitalizing the Silk Road and establishing a hub-to-hub model connecting Central Asia with Hong Kong's professional services networks.
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Hong Kong wraps up mission to deepen ties with Central Asia
A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively.
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Hong Kong CE John Lee wraps up successful five-day Central Asia mission
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 June 2026 - A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), today (June 5) wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively, achieving fruitful results of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening ties with Central Asia. The delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders from Hong Kong…
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