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Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited Press Statement

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited
2006-12-22 16:33 7794

HONG KONG, Dec. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison

Telecommunications International Limited's (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX; "the

Company", "Hutchison Telecom") states that it has been approached by various

potentially interested parties regarding a possible sale of its equity

interests in Hutchison Essar Limited, the Company's mobile operations in

India. No agreement in respect of such possible sale has been entered into

upto today's date. The Company reiterates that there is no assurance that a

sale may result from these approaches.

About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom'

or 'the Group') is a leading global provider of telecommunication services.

The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services

in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication

services in Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and

Vietnam. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and

Israel. Its leading brands include "Hutch", "3" and "Orange". Hutchison

Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the

New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock

Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A member of the Hong Kong-

based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is committed to providing

superior telecommunication services in dynamic markets. For more

information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com .

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that

are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs and

expectations of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('the

Company'), are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on

current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place

undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the

date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update

publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-

looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions.

The Company cautions you that if these risks or uncertainties ever

materialise or the assumptions prove incorrect, or if a number of important

factors occur or do not occur, the Company's actual results may differ

materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking

statement. Additional information as to factors that may cause actual

results to differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements

can be found in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and

Exchange Commission.

For enquiries, please contact:

Mickey Shiu

Corporate Communications

Hutchison Telecom

Work: +852-2128-3107

Mobile: +852-9092-8233

Email: mickeyshiu@htil.com.hk

Source: Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited
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