Iran-Kazakhstan Sign MoU On Judicial Co-op

Tehran, May 1, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran and Kazakhstan on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on extradition of criminals within the framework of judicial cooperation. The MoU consisting of 21 articles on extradition of criminals was singed by Iran’s Justice Minister Morteza Bakhtiyari and Kazakh attorney in Tehran. On the sidelines of the meeting, Bakhtiyari highlighted the two sides' cultural affinity and said bilateral relations and cooperation are very promising. The Kazakh attorney, for his part, expressed satisfaction with the MoU signed by the two sides and called for expansion of economic and political cooperation between the two countries. He also expressed the hope to witness further promotion of legal cooperation in the future between the two sides. Kazakh Ambassador to Tehran Baghdad Amriyov was also present in the meeting./end