The Law Society of Hong Kong has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Kuwait Bar Association (KBA), bolstering its presence and exchange with the Middle East and Belt and Road regions.

The society’s president, Roden Tong, signed the agreement on the sidelines of a luncheon hosted by the SAR government and the Trade Development Council in Kuwait City on Wednesday.

The exchange ceremony was also attended by the Kuwaiti minister of commerce and industry, Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Ajeel Al-Askar.

Established in 1963, the KBA remains an instrumental body which regulates Kuwait’s legal profession and advocates for justice and equality.

It was a fruitful trip for Tong, as he also struck MoUs with two Qatari legal organisations during a visit to Doha earlier this week.

He expressed gratitude to Chief Executive John Lee for organising and inviting him to join the business delegation, and pledged to play his part in Hong Kong’s bid to be a super connector for overseas businesses wishing to invest in the Middle East.