The 10th Belt and Road Summit concluded successfully after two days, attracting 6,200 participants from more than 70 countries and regions. A record 45 Memoranda of Understanding were signed during the event, covering multiple sectors including aviation, energy, finance, infrastructure, and technology. The summit, jointly organized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, facilitated more than 800 one-to-one project matching meetings and showcased over 300 matched investment projects.
The agreements signed include 9 government-to-government and 36 business-to-business memoranda, spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN countries, the Middle East, Australia, Germany, Hungary, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the United States. One significant agreement was signed between HKTDC and Invest Oman to promote investment and business cooperation between the two economies.
Notable among the business agreements were several cross-sector collaborations with significant social impact, including partnerships between finance and agricultural technology sectors. A joint venture agreement between Chickin PTE LTD from Indonesia and LINKTA Technologies Limited from Hong Kong aims to apply agricultural technology to Indonesia's layer hen market, supporting business expansion while improving local livelihoods.
The summit also featured a four-party agreement between Planex from Australia, ESCP Business School from Germany, Carbon Offset Association Limited from Hong Kong, and Arx Veritas from the United States to jointly develop ESG and carbon credit trading education in Hong Kong. This collaboration reinforces Hong Kong's position as a hub for carbon expertise in the Asia Pacific region.
New elements introduced this year included the Signature Belt and Road Projects-featured Session, which highlighted major infrastructure projects in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, and the expanded Exhibition area featuring a new ASEAN Zone showcasing multi-sector projects from the region. The Middle East & ASEAN Market Focus theme under the Project Investment Session received positive response from participants.
The event's importance lies in its demonstration of Hong Kong's continued role as a super connector and super value-adder in international dealmaking, particularly within the Belt and Road Initiative framework. The substantial number of agreements signed across diverse sectors and regions indicates growing international cooperation and economic integration, with potential impacts on global trade patterns, technological transfer, and sustainable development initiatives worldwide.
