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Minister D’Arcy undertakes official visit to Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau
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The Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance, Michael D’Arcy TD, will speak at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong today (Monday) as part of an official visit to Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau.
In Macau, Minister D’Arcy will attend a working Lunch with senior business figures and the Irish and EU Macau Chambers of Commerce. In Hong Kong, Minister D’Arcy will speak at the Asian Financial Forum on the topic “Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: Opportunities and Challenges” and will meet with Financial Secretary, Paul Chan; and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, James Lau. He will also undertake media engagements and meet Enterprise Ireland and IDA clients.
While in Beijing, the Minister will attend a business breakfast, meet with Danny Alexander, Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and meet with Liu Wei, Vice-Minister at the Ministry of Finance.
Speaking in advance of his visit, the Minister said:
"The main objective of this visit to participate in the Asian Financial Forum, promote Ireland as a Financial Services investment destination and support Irish companies active in the market. The visit also allows for ensuring high level participation at the European Financial Forum in Dublin Castle on 13th February."
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