China and Finland agreed on Monday to boost cooperation in law enforcement and combating illegal immigration and cross-border crimes.

China's Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu and visiting Finnish Minister of the Interior Anne Holmlund reached the consensus in their official talks in Beijing.

Meng said this year marks the 60th anniversary of China-Finland diplomatic ties. Hailing achievements in bilateral ties over the years, he said as trade and the flow of people continues to increase between the two countries, law enforcement cooperation was in the interests of both nations.

Meng, also a State Councilor, hoped the two sides would enhance contact and coordination to strengthen cooperation in fighting illegal immigration, cross-border crimes, drugs and terrorism.

He said China would learn from Finland's experience in public security and traffic management, urging closer exchanges and cooperation among the two countries' law enforcement departments.

Holmlund said she was pleased to visit China and was impressed by the robust security services at the Shanghai World Expo. She agreed with Meng's suggestion, adding she was committed to boosting closer substantial and efficient law enforcement cooperation with China.