The Premier Mr Wen Jiabao had basically approved Guangdong-Macao Co-operation Framework Agreement, the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said when he concluded his four-day duty visit in Beijing.

Mr Chui met President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao during the visit, and reported to them the recent development of Macao and his policy blueprint for next year.

The Central Government had announced the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020) and the Hengqin development plan previously and thus supported Macao’s effort in diversifying its industrial portfolio, Mr Chui said, and the approval of the Guangdong-Macao Co-operation Framework Agreement would further enhance Macao’s drive.

He said that these plans support further co-operation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and Macao would study co-operation with Hengqin and Nansha, the emerging regions in Guangdong.

Speaking about the inflation of food prices, Mr Chui said he had visited several Central Government agencies and commissions and the Macao SAR Government would further discuss with these departments in order to safeguard food safety and gradually bring food at affordable prices to the Macao people.

Mr Chui returned to Macao this evening.