Medvedev suggested Tsang discussing development of bilateral cooperation as well as continuing consultations on key international problems.

(Kazan, September 1, Tatar-Inform). President Dmitry Medvedev voiced support for developing direct relations between Russian and Hong Kong residents. He was echoed by Donald Tsang, administration head of the Special Administrative Region of China, Itar-Tass reports.

Receiving the Hong Kong guest in the Kremlin, Medvedev expressed interest in Tsang’s direct flight to Moscow, noting that that was the first direct flight by the Hong Kong air company, connecting that region of China with Moscow. “This is very important, since this is the way direct contacts are established,” Medvedev emphasized.

Tsang thanked Medvedev for a chance to use the first flight between Hong Kong and Moscow. “I can recommend all Russian people to travel by this flight,” he said.

Tsang also noted that Hong Kong and Russia dumped quite recently visa limitations. According to the Hong Kong administration head, the flow of bilateral exchanges jumped up by 100 percent over one year since that time. “I’m sure that this trend will continue and greater numbers of businessmen and investors will come to Russia thanks to this,” Tsang noted.

The administration head reported that along with him, Russia is visited by 30 businessmen, engaged in most diverse economic spheres. “They want to establish commercial contacts with Russia, and I hope that we shall open doors to each other,” he added.

Medvedev suggested Tsang discussing development of bilateral cooperation as well as continuing consultations on key international problems, about which the two leaders already had a chance to talk at meetings on the sidelines of major international forums, including APEC summits in Peru and Singapore.

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