BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese leader Zhou Yongkang on Wednesday urged the country's prosecutors to learn from role models so to better serve the people and safeguard social justice.

Zhou, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting respected role models from procuratorates at all levels.

Prosecutors had made positive contributions to safeguarding social harmony and stability, protecting people's legitimate interests and advancing the country's economic and social development, Zhou said.

Zhou Yongkang (2nd R), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with respected role models from procuratorates at all levels around China in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 24, 2010

He urged prosecutors at all levels to embrace innovation in their work, strengthen ties with the people and improve their capacity and ability to serve the people.

He also called on prosecutors to faithfully fulfil their duties of supervision and enforce laws in a strict and fair manner.