China News Service, Hong Kong, January 10 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region met with Major General Peng Jingtang, Commander of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Garrison), at Government House on the morning of the 10th. Chen Guoji, Director of the Chief Executive's Office, was also present.
According to the Information Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Carrie Lam welcomes Major Peng Jingtang to come to Hong Kong to assume her new post.
She said that the Hong Kong Garrison, as a symbol of national sovereignty, has always performed its duties in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in strict accordance with the Basic Law of Hong Kong, the "Garrison Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" and relevant laws. solid backing.
Carrie Lam said that the Hong Kong Garrison has been committed to deepening communication and exchanges with Hong Kong society over the years, actively participating in community public welfare activities, and organizing different activities from time to time, including the opening of military camps, youth military summer camps, and military life experience camps for college students. And the understanding of the army, won the respect and love of the general public.
Carrie Lam believes that under the leadership of Major General Peng Jingtang, the Hong Kong Garrison will continue to uphold its fine traditions, make contributions to the SAR, and join hands with the SAR government to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of the SAR.
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