The culture minister has vowed to assist Hong Kong performing arts groups and troupes to stage performances overseas, saying they can be a display of the city's "soft power".

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law told RTHK's Overview Policy programme that she was told by authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that they welcomed performers from Hong Kong to hold shows in their venues.

"I hope to help [arts groups] to perform abroad so that they can let people know about the high calibre of Hong Kong's arts groups," she said.

"As they continue to perform, I hope they will one day become famous internationally.

"This is an output of our 'soft power'.

"It would be great to do a two-stop tour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both in the United Arab Emirates, which would also be a novel experience."

Other than performing arts, Law said various museums in Hong Kong have held a number of exhibitions, including those staged in collaboration with France.