UAE, US Discuss Strengthening Legal and Judicial Cooperation
Washington, The Gulf Observer: UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and US Attorney General Todd Blanche have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the legal and judicial fields and enhance joint efforts to combat crime.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the meeting was held at the US Department of Justice headquarters in Washington in the presence of Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the depth of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing international judicial cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of both countries.
The discussions also reviewed the latest developments concerning the ratification procedures for the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement signed between the UAE and the United States.
Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral coordination and expanding cooperation in international judicial matters to support efforts to combat crime and uphold the rule of law.
The meeting underscored the two countries’ continued commitment to enhancing their legal and judicial partnership and developing effective frameworks for cooperation in addressing cross-border criminal activities and other shared challenges.
