BEIJING - Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun said the Chinese mainland would continue to promote cooperation with the Hong Kong police to maintain stability on both sides.

Guo made the remarks when meeting with Hong Kong Commissioner of Police Tsang Wai-hung on Saturday in Beijing.

The central government hailed the important role the Hong Kong police played in maintaining peace and security in the special administrative region, Guo said.

He hoped the mainland and Hong Kong police could further cooperate on cases, exchanges and training.