President Xi Jinping yesterday met with new officials of the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
Noting that the governance team of the sixth-term MSAR government is young and energetic with high morale, Xi expressed confidence that they will bear in mind their oath, fulfill their mission, be accountable to both the country and Macau, and deliver outstanding results that will make the nation, Macau and themselves proud.
Xi expressed his expectations for the new team, urging them to keep in mind the country’s fundamental interests and Macau’s overall interests. They should also firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, Xi told them.
He called on them to do solid work with a greater sense of responsibility, vigorously promote appropriate economic diversification, foster a more favorable business environment, and maintain stability and harmony in Macau.
The team headed by the MSAR’s chief executive should enhance unity and cooperation, Xi said, urging them to strengthen cross-domain and inter-departmental coordination to improve governance efficiency.
He also stressed the need to maintain integrity and honesty, always bear in mind the livelihood of Macau residents, use power prudently, and serve as upright officials who bring benefits to the people.
Cai Qi, Xia Baolong and other senior officials attended the meeting. Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai was also present. – Xinhua
President Xi Jinping (center, front), accompanied by senior officials from the central authorities, poses with new and reappointed officials of the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), including members of the advisory Executive Council, on the last of his three-day inspection visit to Macau yesterday. – Xinhua