Visiting the UK Minister reiterated that he does not recognize the BNO, Xu Zhengyu answered the British official: using the BNO will not approve the MPF

2023-04-20 20:30:00

[Ming Pao News]The British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, appealed to Xu Zhengyu, the Secretary for Financial Affairs and the Treasury, who is visiting the UK, to urge the SAR government to allow BNO holders to receive MPF early contribution. Xu Zhengyu responded yesterday, saying that he has reiterated to Zhuo Yamin that the SAR government does not recognize BNO passports as valid travel documents and identity proofs, so MPF members cannot rely on BNO passports or related visas as proof of permanent departure from Hong Kong and early application for MPF . Lai Tung-kwok, the former director of the Security Bureau and a member of the New Democratic Party, believes that it is not surprising that local officials throw up political issues when the SAR government officials visit abroad. In addition to dealing with the key tasks of foreign visits, officials generally reiterate the government’s position. It is expected that discussing relevant issues will not affect Both sides cooperate.
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