To implement the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020), the Hengqin Island Overall Development Plan, the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement between Mainland China and Macao (CEPA) and the supplementary protocols thereof; promote closer cooperation between Guangdong and Macao; and facilitate scientific development in Guangdong and adequate diversification of Macao’s economy, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (hereinafter the Macao SAR) entered into this agreement after due discussion.