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13.
we
believe
that with
a
freer
environment
in
which
to
Firstly,
conduct trade, all places stand to benefit. In this connection, Hong Kong
has attached great importance to the Uruguay Round of negotiations and hope
to see
some concrete
achievements
and
a greater
commitment
by all
contracting parties to liberalize trade in the current discussions.
14.
Secondly, we consider that business decisions should best be left to
businessmen. However, this does not mean that the Government has no part to
Government should ensure the provision of the necessary framework and
economic development. Intervention by the
play.
adequate
infrastructure for
Government should as a rule, be kept to the minimum.
15.
Mr. Chairman, as I have said earlier, it is opportune
economic restructuring on this occasion.
to discuss
Many have said that the next decade
will be the decade of the Pacific region. Whether this is true or not,
there will continue to be numerous upcoming threats and opportunities.
It
is therefore important that all of us in the region should prepare ourselves
well to face the challenges and to take full advantage of opportunities.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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