The delegation of the Legislative Council ("LegCo") Panel on Commerce and Industry began the duty visit to Israel to better understand the experience of Israel in the promotion of the development of the innovation and technology industry and re-industrialization.

The delegation visited the Israel Innovation Authority ("IIA") this morning (24 July) (Israel time) and met with Mr Avi LUVTON, Senior Director, International Collaborations Division of IIA.  Delegation members were briefed by Mr LUVTON on various incentive programmes offered by IIA aiming at promoting technological innovation in Israel.  IIA is an independent public entity established by the Israeli Government in early 2016 and is responsible for managing support programmes that are tailored to the business needs of specific target groups of entrepreneurs and companies.  

The delegation arrived at Jerusalem of Israel yesterday (23 July) and was greeted by Mr Hagai SHAGRIR, Head of Asia and Pacific Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Israeli Government, at a welcoming lunch where Mr SHAGRIR shared with the delegation his views on how the history of Israel has prompted the country to achieve technological independence and supremacy.   

The delegation also visited the Jerusalem Venture Partners ("JVP") and met with Ms Fiona M.DARMON, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of JVP, to learn more about the work of JVP and the development of the venture capital industry in Israel, which played an important role in financing the booming high-technology sector.

At the invitation of Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation joined a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem to better understand the historical and cultural background of Israel. 

The delegation will visit the Sorek Desalination Plant this afternoon. Delegation members will also visit Knesset (Israeli Parliament) and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem tomorrow (25 July). 

The delegation is led by the delegation leader Hon WU Chi-wai, who is also the Chairman of the LegCo Panel on Commerce and Industry.  Other participating Members include Panel members Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon MA Fung-kwok, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok and Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, as well as non-Panel Members Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan, Hon Alvin YEUNG and Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu.

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The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry visits the Israel Innovation Authority to learn about how the Israeli Government promotes technological innovation in Israel.
(From right)Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu, Hon MA Fung-kwok, Hon WU Chi-wai (delegation leader), Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Hon Alvin YEUNG, Hon Charles Peter MOK and Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan.

Hon WU Chi-wai (right), delegation leader, presents a souvenir to Mr Avi LUVTON (left), Senior Director, International Collaborations Division of the Israel Innovation Authority.

The delegation attends a welcoming lunch hosted by Mr Hagai SHAGRIR (standing in the middle), Head of Asia and Pacific Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Israeli Government.

Members of the delegation visit the Jerusalem Venture Partners ("JVP") and pose for a group photo with the representatives of the organization.

At the invitation of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation joins a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem to better understand the historical and cultural background of Israel.

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