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The Chief Executive of Macao &amp; other senior officials often make a duty visit to foreign countries. These visits usually aim to advance Macao's economic and trade relations with the foreign countries. During these visits, the Chief Executive will meet with political and business leaders. Usually, the head of state or head of government of the foreign countries will receive the Chief Executive. For example, during his tenure former Chief Executive Edmund Ho met with Prime Minister of Portugal Socrates, President of France Chirac, German Chancellor Schroeder, Prince Philip, President of the European Commission Barroso, President of Brazil Lula, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Thailand Surayud Chulanon, Prime Minister of Malaysia Abdullah Ahmed Badawi, Vice President of Myanmar Myint Swe, etc.