The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) hosted a Lunar New Year reception for students from Hong Kong pursuing education at different universities in Ontario on February 23.
In her welcoming remarks, the Director of the HKETO, Ms Emily Mo, gave an introduction of the role of HKETO and the office’s mission in fostering exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada in the areas of economic and trade, as well as arts and culture. She also spoke on the latest developments of the Hong Kong-Canada relations and the close human ties between the two places.
Ms Mo encouraged the students to grasp the valuable opportunities to learn, equip themselves and widen their horizons during their studies for the ultimate goal of pursuing their dreams.
“Hong Kong has always prided itself on its unique status as a regional hub for international business and trade as well as its strengths as a dynamic and vibrant cultural metropolitan city. The key to sustaining our success lies with our next generation of professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders; people who are committed to and capable of serving our city and our country; and people who are eager to innovate, set new directions and make a difference.”
“Hong Kong is a place full of opportunities,” she said. “You and your fellow students in Canada are welcome to join the rich pool of talents in Hong Kong, after your studies here,” she said.
She also encouraged the students to act as ambassadors of Hong Kong, adding that the HKETO’s Dedicated Team for Attracting Businesses and Talents is ready to provide the needed information and services for the talent who wants to learn more about Hong Kong.
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Ms Mo also took the opportunity to wish all participants a fruitful and prosperous Year of the Dragon.
香港經貿處為香港學生舉辦農曆新年招待會
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）二月二十三日為來自香港並正於安大略省不同大學就讀的學生舉辦農曆新年酒會。
香港經貿處處長巫菀菁致歡迎辭時簡介香港經貿處的角色，並指出其主要使命是推廣香港與加拿大在經濟、貿易、藝術及文化等不同範疇的交流合作。她亦談及港加關係的最新發展，以及兩地密切的人文交流。
巫菀菁鼓勵同學在求學期間抓住寶貴的學習機會，充實自己、開拓視野，以期實現夢想。
她說：「香港向以作為國際商業和貿易區域樞紐的獨特地位，以及多姿多采的文化動感之都的優勢而自豪。維持成功的關鍵，有賴於我們下一代的專業人士、企業家和社區領袖、有心有力為我們的城市和國家服務的人，以及敢於創新、謀新方向並實踐改變的人。」
她續說：「香港機遇處處。歡迎你和你的加拿大同學在完成學業後到香港發展，豐富香港的人才庫。」
她又勉勵同學做香港的推廣大使，並指香港經貿處轄下的招商引才專組會為有意了解香港的人才提供所需的資訊和服務。
為慶祝農曆新年，巫菀菁藉此機會祝願同學龍年碩果豐盛，萬事如意。
