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"The Governor looks forward to discussing ways in which business relations between Hong Kong and Korea can be developed and how the partnership in regional economic co-operation, through APEC, can be deepened.
"He also looks forward to explaining to influential Korean business and political leaders the good opportunities and prospects that Hong Kong enjoys. He will also use the visit to encourage Hong Kong businessmen to respond to the opportunities afforded by Korea's large and growing market."
Mr Patten will leave Seoul on the afternoon of December 13 for Tokyo, where he will meet the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, other senior Ministers, Government officials and leading businessmen.
He will deliver a major speech at a luncheon hosted by the Japan/Hong Kong Society, the Hong Kong/Japan Business Co-operation Committee, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.
He will also attend the opening of the 17th Joint Plenary Meeting of the Hong Kong/Japan Business Co-operation Committee and the Japan/Hong Kong Business Co-operation Committee.
The Government spokesman said the visit to Korea and Japan was part of the ongoing programme by the Governor and other senior Government officials to promote Hong Kong's long-term economic and trade prospects in the international business community.
Mrs Patten will accompany the Governor on the visit. The Information Co- ordinator, Mr Kerry McGlynn; Personal Adviser, Mr Edward Llewellyn; and, Deputy Private Secretary, Mr Kim Salkeld, will travel with them.
Mr Patten will return to Hong Kong on the evening of December 16.
end/Monday, December 5, 1994