As Olympic Games approach, Hong Kong is making last-minute preparations for the Olympic equestrian events it will co-host in August, said Hong Kong's top official.
"We aim at co-hosting high-level and unique Olympic equestrian events," said Donald Tsang, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
"And I warmly welcome all friends home and abroad to enjoy the events in Hong Kong," he said.
Tsang said he was confident that the equestrian events will be a success as Hong Kong has experience of successfully hosting major international events. The city has professional and highly- efficient work teams.
And the equestrian events will be handled in a prudent and careful manner, he said.
"I am confident that the Equestrian Events in Hong Kong will help to ensure a truly memorable Summer Olympic Games," he said.
Over the past years, much had been done in preparing for the equestrian events with the strong support of the central government, he said.
To ensure the success of the events, the HKSAR government established the Equestrian Committee to coordinate intergovernmental work in such areas as security, transport, medical and quarantine services.
The committee set up its executive arm in the form of a company, the Equestrian Company, to organize the equestrian events.