Morocco and Iraq Sign Agreements to Enhance Judicial Cooperation
Morocco and the Republic of Iraq have taken a significant step in strengthening their bilateral relations by signing two important judicial agreements on Thursday in Rabat. These agreements relate to the transfer of individuals sentenced to prison and the adoption of alternative sentences.
The agreements were signed by Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdel Latif Wahbi and his Iraqi counterpart Khaled Shwani. The prisoner transfer agreement will allow Moroccan citizens detained in Iraq, as well as Iraqis held in Morocco, to serve their sentences in their home countries.
Wahbi explained that this agreement is based on “humanitarian considerations” and reflects the strong ties between Rabat and Baghdad.
The memorandum of understanding regarding alternative sentences is part of the implementation of Moroccan law No. 43.22 and embodies the Kingdom’s desire to share its experience in legislative modernization with its partners. The Iraqi minister confirmed that his country seeks to benefit from the Moroccan model in developing national legislation on alternative sentences through the exchange of expertise in drafting and implementation.
The signing of these agreements followed discussions between the two ministers that highlighted the prospects for expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation. Wahbi emphasized that this momentum paves the way for new partnerships in various fields, serving to foster closer ties between the two brotherly nations. Shwani stressed that the agreements adhere to international standards regarding prisoners’ rights, commending the joint efforts that led to these outcomes.
By adopting these new agreements, Morocco and Iraq reaffirm their mutual commitment to building a strong and lasting partnership in the judicial field, grounded in humanitarian principles and respect for fundamental rights.
