Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor holds a news conference on Tuesday. (Photo: China Daily)

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Tuesday pledged to hold the first session of the much-awaited dialogue platform next week. 

Before the weekly Executive Council meeting, Lam said people from all walks of life will be invited to attend the open event to discuss deep-rooted problems.