Chinese President Hu Jintao told the chief executive of Hong Kong on Sunday that development is the top priority for the special administrative region.

Hu and Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa had breakfast together on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting.

The president said Hong Kong now enjoys social stability, economic recovery and the main consensus in Hong Kong is seeking development and harmony.

Hu hoped that Hong Kong would continue to remain prosperous and stable and put development at top priority so that people in Hong Kong can have concrete benefit.

He promised that the Central Government will continue to be concerned about and support the socio-economic development of Hong Kong.

Tung Chee-hwa thanked the Central Government's support and said the special administrative government will continue to operate according to law, and unite all Hong Kong citizens to for a better performance of Hong Kong.

The chief executive said Hong Kong will further develop its economy through seeking new growth areas. The special administrative government will improve the livelihood of people and help those in need.