It focuses on software applications, products and policy, and information and communications infrastructure and related policy.
Canada, Hong Kong's first information and communications technology MOU partner, signed the original memorandum in 1998. Both sides have extended it twice since then.
Ho said the renewal signified the strong connections in ICT sector between Canada and Hong Kong.
Under the renewed MOU, the two places will seek co-operation in software applications, products and policy, including multimedia and digital entertainment; Internet, e-Government, information technology security and e-Health.
They will also seek cooperation in information and communications infrastructure and related policy, including electronic commerce, current and future issues in telecom policy, broadband networks and applications, and wireless technologies and services.
Hong Kong has been fostering ties in information and communications technology co-operation with other countries in the form of MOUs in recent years.
"Under the MOUs, we are aiming to create synergy and establish mutually beneficial relationships among relevant government agencies and industry organizations to enhance the ICT development in the respective economies," Ho added.
Many collaborative activities have been organized under the MOU 's auspices. The major forms of co-operation include mutual visits, exchange forums, trade facilitation, business partnerships and a student-exchange program.
"I am confident the synergy generated from such exchanges and co-operation will enable us to compete more successfully in today's global arena," Ho said.
Quelle/Source: People's Daily Online, 08.12.2006
