Secretary for Security TK Lai today signed a bilateral agreement with Sweden on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

He signed the deal with Swedish Minister for Public Administration & Housing Stefan Attefall.

"The agreement marks a further step by both governments to strengthen co-operation on criminal matters. It demonstrates our shared commitment to the international effort in fighting crime," Mr Lai said.

"It also accentuates Hong Kong's unique strengths under the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle."

The agreement is the 30th of its kind between Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.