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The HKSAR Government continues to work closely with the Office of the
Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA Office) in Hong Kong, which
was established by the Central People's Government, in the following areas:
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participation in international organisations and conferences, such as
obtaining the CPG's approval for HKSAR Government officials to participate
as members of the PRC delegation in international conferences limited to
states; |
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negotiation and conclusion of international agreements, such as obtaining
the CPG's specific authorisation for the negotiation and conclusion of
agreements with foreign states in accordance with the relevant provisions of
the Basic Law; |
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consular protection for Hong Kong people in distress overseas; and |
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matters relating to consular missions in the HKSAR. The establishment of
foreign consular and other official or semi-official missions is a matter for the MFA Office. The HKSAR Government is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the consular corps. |
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