The Secretary of the Sichuan Provincial CPC Committee, Mr Liu Qibao, arrived in Macao today on a two-day visit.

He was welcomed by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Chui Sai On, in the evening.

Mr Liu is scheduled to attend a seminar tomorrow morning to thank Macao’s support after the Sichuan earthquake last May, and introduce investment opportunities in the province during the reconstruction period.

He will also meet the Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, and attend a luncheon hosted by the Government.

Mr Liu will leave for Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Members of Mr Liu’s delegation include member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Vice Governor of Sichuan, Mr Wei Hong; member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and the Secretary of the CPC Chengdu City Committee, Mr Li Chuncheng; and Vice Governor of Sichuan, Mr Huang Xiaoxiang.