BEIJING, March 6  -- The Chinese mainland will further cooperate with the Hong Kong police to maintain prosperity and stability, State Councilor and Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun said on Friday.

Guo made the remarks while meeting with Leung Chun-ying, chief of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Guo lauded the achievements made in the region and said the mainland will adhere to the "one country, two systems" principle and the Basic Law to help Hong Kong police perform their duties in accordance with the law.

Leung said Hong Kong police will continue to promote cooperation with the mainland public security organs to maintain stability.