The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said in Shantou today he noticed that the city has huge growth potentials and he hoped it could co-operate further with Macao so both cities could benefit.

Mr Chui said this when he exchanged views on the latest developments in the two cities, at a meeting with the Secretary of CPC Shantou Municipal Committee, Mr Li Feng.

Mr Li praised for Mr Chui., who was in Shantou leading a big delegation of officials and businessmen on a visit to enhance co-operation.

He said similar with Macao, Shantou was one of the special economic zones in China, and Macao’s success in logistic, tourism, educational and cultural development would be valuable for Shantou.

And Shantou would actively join hands with Macao to implement the Reform of the Pearl River Delta Development Plan (2008-2020), Mr Li said.

Mr Chui said Shantou had great potentials and Macao would step up co-operation based on past experience. He also affirmed Shantou’s contribution to Macao’s economic growth.

Mr Chui and Mr Li attended a business promotional conference and presided over a contract-signing ceremony between the Macao and Shantou entrepreneurs.

Mr Chui also visited the East Shantou City Economic Belt, the University of Shantou, and an urban planning showroom.

Mr Chui and the delegation will travel on to Chaozhou tomorrow.