Buenos Aires:Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev, during a working visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, conducted bilateral meetings with Argentina's Attorney General Eduardo Casal and the Attorney General of the City of Buenos Aires, Javier Martín López Zavaleta.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Kamran Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan's commitment to fostering relations with Argentina grounded in mutual respect and international law principles. The discussions highlighted the importance of enhancing Azerbaijan's international presence and strengthening political, economic, and legal ties under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership.
The meetings focused on improving mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, expediting legal assistance requests, and coordinating on extradition issues. The discussions also acknowledged the role of organizations like the International Association of Prosecutors in these efforts.
In his meeting with Javier Martín López Zavaleta, Aliyev underscored the significance of a 2019 cooperation document on anti-corruption efforts in advancing bilateral relations. Both parties also noted a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Athens in March 2023, which bolstered the legal foundations of their partnership.
The meetings underscored the need for direct professional ties, mutual expert visits, joint training sessions, and the study of best practices in criminal investigations. Additionally, maintaining cooperation within international and regional frameworks was a key point of discussion. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Argentina, Ramzi Teymurov, was also present at the meetings.