Hong Kong to join world trade negotiations by mid-2013

Trade recommendations invited until 18 June.

According to a report, Hong Kong will formally participate in negotiations among World Trade Organisation members for a trade in services agreement, or Plurilateral Services Agreement, in the middle of the year.

Hong Kong’s participation in the agreement would allow it to strengthen trade and economic ties with other economies and could provide more business opportunities.

The negotiations will also cover new and enhanced disciplines to liberalise trade in services.

The Trade & Industry Department has prepared a consultation document in formulating Hong Kong's overall position in the negotiations. 

Interested parties are invited to send their views by email to [email protected] by June 18.