The chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, he Yicheng, met with zhengxincong, the newly appointed director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, at the headquarters of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government on January 1. Both sides agreed to uphold the fine tradition of good communication and close cooperation, and continue to make joint efforts to safeguard the implementation of the Constitution and the Macao basic law, maintain the central government's overall governance over the Special Administrative Region, implement the principle of "patriots governing Macao", ensure the stability and long-term development of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics, and promote the appropriate diversification of Macao's economy and the well-being of Macao residents. On behalf of the Macao SAR, he Yicheng congratulated zhengxincong on his new appointment. He said that the SAR government will continue to maintain close contact with the Macao Central Committee Liaison Office to jointly safeguard the long-term prosperity and stability of the Macao SAR. Zhengxincong said that in the face of the new situation and new tasks, the Liaison Office of the central government in Macao will, in accordance with its duties, maintain closer contact with the chief executive, the SAR government and all sectors of society, jointly and deeply study effective ways to solve Macao's immediate concerns and long-term concerns, support the chief executive and the SAR Government in administering affairs according to law, and fulfill their main responsibilities of ensuring security, promoting development and benefiting the people's livelihood. (Xinhua News Agency)