Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia Sign Cooperation Agreement

An Azerbaijani delegation, headed by Minister of Justice Farid Ahmadov, took part in the Second International Justice Conference held in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Farid Ahmadov met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Justice Walid bin Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Samaani, The Caspian Post reports citing local media.

According to the Press Service of the Ministry of Justice, during the meeting, the sides expressed satisfaction with the development of friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries in all areas, particularly in the field of law and justice, and emphasized the importance of expanding reciprocal visits and the exchange of experience.

The parties also signed a Cooperation Program aimed at strengthening the institutional foundations of cooperation in the field of justice. The program covers the organization of meetings in registration, notary, and other justice authorities, the study of best practices, the holding of joint events between educational institutions, and other areas.

The conference was held with the participation of high-ranking government officials, representatives of international organizations, experts, and scholars from more than 40 countries.