Attendees speak at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - Government officials and business representatives from various countries voiced out their optimism about development and cooperation on Thursday at the second day of the 8th Belt and Road Summit held in Hong Kong.

Sharing their views at several business sessions, they exchanges insights into promoting business collaboration along countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as multilateral cooperation and concrete business opportunities.

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Calvin Ng of China Daily took the photos of this business event.

Jerry Li, the founder and the CEO of Alibaba Literature, speaks at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Plato K. T. Yip, the vice-chairman of Elion International Investment under the Elion Resources, speaks at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Thomas Fang, the head of China Equities, speaks at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Joseph H. L. Chan, the under secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Daniel R. Fung, the vice-chairman of Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council, speaks at the thematic breakout session "Hong Kong: Capital Raising Hub for ASEAN, Middle East and Beyond" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Saleh Majid Al-Khulaifi, the deputy undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

H.E. Khalid Saeed Al Shuaibi, the president of the National Investment and Export Development Program “NAZDAHER”and the President of Oman Fencing Committee, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

H.E. Ahmed Helal Al Blooshi, the executive director of the Economic Strategy Sector at the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ronnie C. Chan, the chair of Hang Lung Group Limited, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Maher Aboud, the group CEO of Ghassan Aboud Group, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Nicolas Aguzin, the chief executive officer of HKEX, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, the chief executive officer of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Hossam Heiba, the president of General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Walid Majdalani, the head of Private Equity SE Asia and MENA, speaks at the business session on "Middle East: Outlook in the Middle East Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Patrick Lau, the deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Aaron Shum, the president of Aarson Shum Jewelry Limited, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Alma Au Yeung, the head of corporate marketing at Emaar Properties PJSC, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Anita Nouri, the CEO of GESS and Green Growth Planning, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Mohsen Ahmad, the CEO of Logistics Dubai South, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

H.E. Hussain Almahmoudi, the CEO of Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP), speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Hachem Mahfoud, the founder and CEO of Replate, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Miao Fei, the director of Investment Promotion Department of Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Company, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Miao Fei (first right on stage), the director of Investment Promotion Department of Jiangsu Provincial Overseas Cooperation and Investment Company,speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Aaron Shum (second left), the president of Aarson Shum Jewelry Limited, speaks at the "Project Investment Session: UAE" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Andrew Weir, the regional senior partner of KPMG in Hong Kong and the vice-chairman of KPMG China, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Abou Bakr Hefny, the adviser to the Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation for Asian Affairs, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ibrahim Mustafa, the vice-president of the General Authority for the Economic Zone of the Suez Canal for Investment and Promotion Affairs, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Rabi Elias, the executive director of WDRVM for Renewable Energies and Heavy Industries, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ali Al Ebrahim, the founder and CEO of COFE App, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Omar Itani, the president director-general of Port of Beirut, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ameer Al-Alawi, the group director for Investments and Business Development at ITHCA Group, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ibrahim Mustafa, the vice-president of the General Authority for the Economic Zone of the Suez Canal for Investment and Promotion Affairs, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Abou Bakr Hefny, the adviser to the Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation for Asian Affairs, speaks at "Project Investment Session: New Market" at the Belt and Road Summit 2023 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 14, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)