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In a move that reflects the depth of historical relations and the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Wahbi and Saudi Minister of the Interior HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al Saud signed, last Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in the Saudi capital Riyadh, three agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the criminal field between the two brotherly countries.
These agreements relate in particular to the organization of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, the establishment of a legal framework for the transfer of convicted persons, as well as the organization of extradition operations between the two countries. These agreements aim to improve the effectiveness of judicial and security cooperation, particularly in the areas of investigation, instruction and prosecution, and to strengthen the fight against crime in all its forms.
These agreements also encourage joint work in compliance with the national laws of both countries, which contributes to combating cross-border crime, reducing the risks of impunity and providing effective mechanisms for the social and psychological rehabilitation of convicts.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the issue of facilitating the transfer of convicts between the two countries who are in penitentiary establishments, as part of a humanitarian approach aimed at bringing prisoners closer to their families, strengthen family ties and contribute to the effective social reintegration of prisoners.
The meeting also focused on a series of issues of common interest, including coordination in the field of combating organized crime and strengthening security and judicial cooperation, while respecting sovereignty and public order in both countries. A number of senior officials from both sides attended the meeting: from the Saudi side, HE Deputy Minister of Interior Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood, HE Deputy Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Falih, and on the Moroccan side, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Mustapha El Mansouri, as well as a number of senior officials from the Ministry of Justice.
In a press release published at the end of the signing ceremony, Moroccan Minister of Justice Mr. Abdellatif Wahbi stressed that “these agreements complete the legal and judicial cooperation program between the two countries and constitute a great appreciation of the historic partnership between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, which contributes to the consolidation of justice and the fight against impunity for cross-border crimes”
Mr. Abdellatif Wahbi stressed that these agreements will contribute to the consolidation of justice and the fight against impunity for cross-border crimes. He added that these agreements will support the efforts of the two countries in achieving security and stability, and strengthen the prospects of judicial and legal cooperation between them.
These agreements constitute an important step in strengthening the position of the Kingdom of Morocco as a key player in the fight against transnational crime, and confirm its commitment to strengthening judicial and security cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries in order to achieve common interests and to serve the security and stability of the two countries.
