National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele met with Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble on Tuesday in Lyon, France, to discuss cooperation during the FIFA World Cup, police said.

"I feel really proud indeed to be associated with an organisation that has generated so much respect from our counterparts across the globe," Cele said after the meeting, according to a statement released by his office.

It said that, during the talks, Noble praised South Africa's ability to host international events.

"South Africa can be proud of its past achievements, particularly in its ability to deliver major events without incidents, including its support in the latest ICC Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean," he said, referring to the death of Pakistani cricket coach Bob Woolmer.

Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room during the event. The South African Police Service (SAPS) assisted in the investigation into his death.

Cele's office said Interpol would help the SAPS with passport control measures, screening travel documents against its international database.

This would, among other things, help officials identify wanted people, stolen and lost travel documents, and cross-border criminal activity.

"Mr Noble further pledged that the full resources of Interpol will be made available to South Africa to support their security arrangements," Cele's office said.

"The national police commissioner has expressed his joy and satisfaction at the manner in which South Africa is received and respected on the international policing arena," it said.

Noble will visit South Africa ahead of the final draw of the World Cup in December this year.