NANJING - China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) has pledged to pursue more open policies to facilitate the cross-border flow of personnel and more inclusive cooperation to boost global immigration governance.

This message was delivered at a sub-forum on migration management cooperation under the 2024 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum.

The NIA also vowed to take more effective steps to tackle cross-border crimes and called on governments of all countries and the international community to intensify negotiations and implement concerted actions regarding immigration issues.

While addressing the sub-forum via video link, Amy Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration, hailed the series of facilitation measures unveiled by China for foreigners to travel, study or live in the country.

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Held on Monday and Tuesday in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, the sub-forum was attended by approximately 300 people, including relevant officials and representatives from 57 countries and regions and six international organizations, and scholars and experts.