Rabat — Morocco and Jordan signed two agreements on Sunday in Amman aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in judicial and legal matters.
The two agreements were signed by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Jordanian counterpart Bassam Al-Talhouni. The ycover mutual judicial and legal assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of persons sentenced to custodial penalties.
Signed in the presence of Morocco’s Ambassador to Jordan Fouad Akhrif, and the Director of Criminal Affairs, Pardons, and Crime Monitoring at the Ministry of Justice Hicham Mellati, the agreements aim to lay the ground for exchanging legal and judicial expertise and information between the two countries.
The cooperation also targets supporting both countries’ efforts to consolidate the rule of law and combat cross-border crime.
The two countries, given the agreements, will work on strengthening joint efforts to fight crime and develop judicial cooperation mechanisms by facilitating investigation procedures, information exchange, and the execution of judgments.
They are also bound to organize the handover of wanted persons in accordance with both countries’ national laws and relevant international regulations in order to promote justice and enhance community security.
During the ceremony, Ouahbi commended the fraternal and historic relations between Morocco and Jordan.
He further noted that the signing of the two agreements aligns with both countries’ commitment to implementing the spirit of partnership that unites them, especially strengthening legal and judicial ties and exchanging expertise and know-how in these areas.
For his part, the Jordanian minister described bilateral relations as historic and solid, stressing that they have deepened over the decades across various fields, adding that the Moroccan delegation’s visit is part of efforts to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
The agreements represent an important milestone in judicial cooperation between the two countries, he noted, suggesting that they also embody their political and legal will to build effective and sustainable partnerships.
Meanwhile, Akhrif spoke highly of the strong historical and political ties between Morocco and Jordan under the leadership of King Mohammed VI and King Abdullah II.
The signing of these two agreements, he continued, supports the growing momentum of bilateral cooperation and strengthens prospects for a solid partnership in the judicial and legal field.
(MWN with MAP)
