Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki paid a visit to the Lo Wu Control Point this morning to learn about the various arrangements and operations of relevant departments to cope with the increase in inbound and outbound passenger traffic during the Lunar New Year period.

Mr Chan also expressed wishes for the country to thrive vigorously, for Hong Kong to have harmony and prosperity, and every success to the community.

During his visit to the control point, the Chief Secretary extended his New Year greetings to the staff on duty and expressed his gratitude to them for performing their duties with dedication during the holidays.

Along the way, he took the opportunity to extend Lunar New Year greetings to citizens and travellers.

Accompanied by Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung, Director of Immigration Benson Kwok and Commissioner of Customs & Excise Chan Tsz-tat, Mr Chan met the frontline staff of the Immigration Department, Customs and Police on duty at the control point.

He learnt about the arrangements and operation conditions for customs clearance, diverting passenger movements, public order maintenance, etc at the control point during the Lunar New Year period.

Mr Chan was pleased to note that the relevant government departments have been in close co-ordination and liaison with stakeholders of transport, tourism and other sectors for making good preparations for receiving visitors during the Chinese New Year Golden Week of the Mainland, and ensuring the orderly operation of boundary control points.

The Chief Secretary also encouraged visitors arriving in Hong Kong to stay overnight during the Lunar New Year holidays to fully enjoy the rich and diverse celebratory activities to be held across various districts and experience Hong Kong's unique city charm.

At the same time, he instructed relevant departments to collaborate with various stakeholders, including public transport operators, to strengthen information dissemination, including the situation at various boundary control points, details of celebration events and transport arrangements.