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​The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a bilateral extradition agreement in Rabat, establishing a structured legal framework for the handover of individuals wanted for criminal prosecution or to execute custodial sentences. The agreement reflects the deep historical ties between the two nations and aims to strengthen bilateral judicial and legal cooperation, streamline extradition procedures, and establish effective mechanisms to combat crime and prevent impunity.
​The treaty was formally signed by Jordanian Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Al-Talhouni and Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi. Under the terms of the agreement, both nations will cooperate on extradition requests in full accordance with their respective national legislations, established legal controls, and relevant international obligations, ensuring full adherence to due process and the rule of law.
​Following the signing ceremony, Dr. Al-Talhouni highlighted the deep-rooted historical relations between Jordan and Morocco, originally laid by the late King Hussein bin Talal and King Hassan II, and continuously advanced under the leadership of King Abdullah II and King Mohammed VI. Al-Talhouni noted that strengthening international judicial cooperation has become an urgent necessity in light of rapidly evolving criminal methods, emphasizing that the agreement provides an effective framework to ensure law enforcement while safeguarding legal rights.
​Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi affirmed the strategic significance of the treaty, describing it as a qualitative addition to the bilateral agreements governing legal and judicial affairs between Rabat and Amman. Ouahbi stated that the agreement reflects a shared political will to enhance coordination against all forms of crime, supporting the administration of justice and reinforcing security and the rule of law in both sovereign states.
​Rum News Agency