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Speech for Postmaster General, Mr. P. C. LUK

Good morning, ladies & gentlemen,

Welcome to this issuing ceremony of the "Hong Kong, China -- Canada Joint Issue on Corals" Special Stamps. First of all, let me express my heartfelt thanks to Mr. OUELLET, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post who come over to Hong Kong to officiate today's ceremony with me. Besides, we are also most thankful to Ocean Park for providing such a beautiful venue for the ceremony as well as the guided tour afterwards.

Today Hongkong Post jointly issue a set of stamps with Canada Post on the theme of Corals. This is the third time Hongkong Post has joint issue with an overseas postal administration. Canada is a country known for its openness and social harmony. Many Canadians have great affection in Chinese culture. I believe this special stamp issue can further enhance the interaction of two-way business and cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Canada.

Corals are precious and vulnerable, but still they fight desperately to grow with their beauty intact. This indomitable stands closely with our commitment of postal administrations to strive for excellence and satisfactory services. Postal service indeed is a virtual hand, which brings people closer than you can imagine. Stamp as the basic mark of our postal service is therefore well worth to be cared of, just like the Corals to be admiringly cherished.

These stamps reveal to our eyes the treasures of different coral species from the waters of Canada and Hong Kong. With the backdrop of beautiful blue sea, colourful corals are depicted as vivid and lively creatures in the stamps. But don't miss to look up the scenery above the sea as both Hong Kong and Canada are also places full of excitement and unforgettable attractions. So, this stamp is not purely a postage means but also an invitation signage to welcome people all over the world to visit us and feel the charm of these two places.

Thank you.