S for S to lead Hong Kong Disciplined Services Cultural Exchange Delegation on visit to Beijing
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     The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, will lead the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Cultural Exchange Delegation, which comprises representatives from five disciplined services, on visit to Beijing departing tomorrow (August 26).
 
     Led by the Secretary for Security and the heads of the five disciplined services, the Delegation will consist of about 120 representatives from the Correctional Services Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Fire Services Department, the Immigration Department and the Hong Kong Police.
 
     Through visits and exchanges, the delegation aims to get an update on the latest developments on the Mainland, learn more about their counterparts and local culture, and strengthen future co-operation. The delegation will visit Hangzhou and Shanghai for two days each from August 29 to September 1.
 
     While in Beijing, Mr Lee will meet and exchange views with officials from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Public Security, the General Administration of Customs, as well as the Ministry of Transport and its Rescue and Salvage Bureau.
 
     Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong on August 28.

Ends/Saturday, August 25, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:00

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