Morocco, Jordan sign judicial cooperation agreements

Morocco and Jordan signed two agreements Sunday in Amman meant to strengthen judicial and legal cooperation between the two kingdoms. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Jordanian counterpart Bassam Al-Talhouni formalized the pacts covering criminal matters, judicial assistance, and prisoner transfer procedures.

The agreements seek to open new perspectives for exchanging legal and judicial experiences and information while supporting both countries’ efforts consolidating rule of law and combating transnational crime.

Implementation will strengthen joint crime-fighting efforts and develop judicial cooperation mechanisms by facilitating investigation procedures, information exchange, and judgment execution. The framework organizes wanted person extradition according to both countries’ national laws and relevant international regulations, promoting justice, and reinforcing community security.

Ouahbi praised fraternal and historical relations uniting Morocco and Jordan, emphasizing that signing these agreements reflects both countries’ determination to concretize partnership spirit, strengthen legal and judicial ties, and exchange experiences and expertise. Jordanian Minister Al-Talhouni described bilateral relations as historical and solid, noting deepening cooperation across various domains over recent decades.

The signing of the agreements represents a milestone in judicial cooperation between the two countries, and embodies their political and legal determination to build effective and durable partnerships addressing shared security challenges and legal coordination needs.