Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan discuss expanding cooperation in justice

Azerbaijanchr("39")s Minister of Justice Farid Ahmadov has met with Almaz Aiylchiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Ministry of Justice told Olaylar that the meeting highlighted the high level of relations between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, noting that mutual visits by the heads of state have made a significant contribution to developing bilateral ties.

The sides noted that cooperation between the justice ministries of the two countries is based on a strong legal framework. They also highlighted the exchange of experience in areas including notary services, the penitentiary system, probation, mediation and forensic examination.

The parties exchanged views on further developing existing cooperation between the two justice ministries, implementing new initiatives, and strengthening interaction in the fields of law and justice within the Organization of Turkic States.

At the end of the meeting, the sides agreed to prepare a Cooperation Program and sign it at a later stage.