HONG KONG, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- An international summit organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences opened here Monday, aiming to explore ways of sustainable development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Under the theme of "Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Ecosystems," the two-day International Bay Area Summit 2023 was held to explore development opportunities and cooperation among different Bay Area economies.

Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying said at the summit that Hong Kong should seize the opportunity and actively promote its participation in GBA cooperation.

Leung urged people to visit other GBA cities to learn more about the development of the mainland.

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said via video link that with the support of the national 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is determined to develop into an international innovation and technology center.

"This is set to open new doors for Hong Kong to synergize with other GBA cities and the whole wide world," Lee said.

The Northern Metropolis will create a platform that pools together local talents and experts from other GBA cities and overseas, he added.

More than 200 experts, scholars and representatives from universities and research institutions in the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and other Bay Area cities overseas joined the discussions.

Source: Xinhua