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Constitution and Administration
centre. In 2018, HKSAR Government representatives took part as members of the PRC delegation in 99 international conferences limited to states3. HKSAR Government representatives also attended 1,675 international conferences not limited to states using the name 'Hong Kong, China.
The HKSAR Government also concluded 31 bilateral agreements with foreign states and regions. and one international organisation that covered free trade, avoidance of double taxation, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, cultural cooperation and other matters.
Foreign representation in the HKSAR includes 61 consulates-general and 58 honorary consulates. Six international bodies have representative offices in Hong Kong.
Working Relationship with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The HKSAR Government works closely with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong in these areas:
• participation in international organisations and conferences, such as obtaining the CPG's views for HKSAR Government officials to take part in international conferences limited to states as members of the PRC delegation;
• negotiation and conclusion of international agreements, such as obtaining the CPG's authorisation to negotiate and conclude agreements with foreign states if necessary;
• consular protection for Hong Kong residents in distress overseas; and
matters relating to consular missions in the HKSAR.
Working Relationship with Mainland Authorities
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau coordinates contacts between the HKSAR Government and the Mainland authorities, promotes regional cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and oversees the operation of the HKSAR Government's Mainland offices.
The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council facilitates the HKSAR Government's development of contacts with the Mainland authorities, and liaises closely with
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Including those organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, World Health Organisation and World Intellectual Property Organisation.
Including those organised by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, World Customs Organisation and World Trade Organisation.
They are the Bank for International Settlements Representative Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hague Conference on Private International Law Asia Pacific Regional Office, International Finance Corporation Regional Office for East Asia and Pacific and World Bank Private Sector Development Office for East Asia and Pacific, International Monetary Fund Hong Kong SAR Sub-Office, Office of the European Union, and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Sub-Office.
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