Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung and Shenzhen Vice Mayor Luo Huanghao co-chaired a meeting of the task force on the collaboration for the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points in Hong Kong today to continue taking forward relevant work in the planning and development of boundary control points (BCPs).

Mr Tang welcomed the arrival in Hong Kong of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government leaders, as well as representatives of the Office of Port of Entry & Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government and other relevant units to participate in the task force meeting.

Noting that the flow of people between Hong Kong and Shenzhen continues to increase, Mr Tang said that the governments of the two sides attach great importance to the planning, development and management of BCPs, maintaining close collaboration and continuously optimising boundary-crossing services.

Both parties strive to enhance the capacity and operational efficiency of BCPs, injecting new momentum to enhance the convenience of people's livelihood and the integrated development of industries.

During the meeting, the two delegations discussed the planning and development of land BCPs, including reporting on the progress and exchanging views on the redevelopment projects of the Huanggang and Sha Tau Kok BCPs.

Concluding the meeting, Mr Tang said that the task force serves as a co-operative platform for developing convenient and efficient BCPs.

He expressed hope that both sides would continue to collaborate on innovation to promote smart clearance and the upgrade of infrastructure, with a view to facilitating the smooth flow of people and goods and jointly promoting the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Other Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government officials attending the meeting included representatives from the Customs & Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Architectural Services Department and the Department of Health.