Baku and Tehran discussed cooperation in the fight against crime

Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev discussed the expansion of cooperation between the two countries in the field of combating crime with the Ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Demirchilu.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to the Prosecutor General's Office, during the meeting Aliyev expressed condolences over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as the loss of civilian lives as a result of recent events, expressing confidence in the earliest establishment of peace in the region.

He noted that the peoples of Azerbaijan and Iran are bound by historical, cultural, and religious ties, emphasizing that the friendly relations between the heads of state contribute to the deepening of cooperation, including in the legal sphere.

In turn, Demirchilu expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the significance of bilateral relations. He particularly noted the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to the Iranian Embassy to offer condolences, as well as the comprehensive support provided by Azerbaijan.

"Azerbaijan became the first country to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, which is of special significance to us," the diplomat noted, adding that the provision of transit opportunities for humanitarian cargo from other countries is also an important manifestation of friendship.

The parties discussed issues of law enforcement cooperation, including combating various forms of crime, particularly drug trafficking, providing legal assistance in criminal cases, extradition and transfer of convicted persons, as well as improving the effectiveness of interaction in these areas. In addition, an exchange of views took place on organizing mutual visits for the purpose of further developing cooperation.

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