Learning exchange: Director of Immigration Simon Peh (front row, second right) meets the immigration officers who will participate in the Shanghai study programme.

Twenty Immigration Department officers will join an eight-day Hong Kong Disciplined Services National Affairs Study Programme in Shanghai from November 11 to 18.

The Central People's Government Police Liaison Department in Hong Kong arranged the programme, to take place at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong. Sessions will cover such topics as protecting historical culture, town planning and public security.

Meeting the officers before their departure tomorrow, Director of Immigration Simon Peh said the programme will provide a good opportunity for them to broaden their horizons and better understand the systems, laws and developments on the Mainland.

Acting Principal Immigration Officer (Visa Control, Operation) Wong Yin-sang will head the group, which includes a chief immigration officer, six senior immigration officers and 12 immigration officers.

It will also visit the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau police station.