The first Guangzhou-Macao Co-operation Meeting was held today in Nansha where focal points of the next co-operative working phases were discussed in detail.

The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, and the Mayor of Guangzhou, Mr Wan Qingliang, led the official delegations at the meeting, which was jointly presided by the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen, and the Vice Mayor of Guangzhou, Mr Chen Mingde.

During the meeting, both sides confirmed that Nansha was an important platform to enhance bilateral co-operation, which has a positive impact on the substantial social and economic development of the two areas.

It also acknowledged the contributions of the specialised group for co-operation, which was set up in April to prepare for and follow up on the co-operative projects. Significant results have been achieved on the tourism; trade and convention and exhibition. Four agreements and memorandums were signed in the meeting.

Both sides have exchanged views on the next working phase, such as the co-operation on trade, tourism, education and culture.

After the meeting, Mr Chui met with the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary, Mr Zhang Guangning.

Mr Zhang said Guangzhou should make use of this valuable opportunity to promote co-operation with Macao in Nansha.

Mr Chui said his administration would fully support the Guangzhou and Macao co-operative project. He also said that Nansha should be taken as an example for the project with Hengqin.