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Prosecutor Generals of Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia sign anti-terrorism cooperation pact

The Prosecutor General of Uzbekistan, Nigmatilla Yuldashev, met with his Saudi counterpart, Sheikh Saud Abdullah Al-Muajab, in Tashkent to sign a memorandum of understanding that strengthens cooperation between the two nations' prosecutorial bodies. The agreement focuses on collaborative efforts in counter-terrorism, anti-money laundering, and combating organized crime.

According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the meeting addressed various aspects of legal cooperation and explored avenues for further enhancing relations between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia’s law enforcement agencies.

Under the new agreement, both countries commit to joint investigations related to terrorism, terrorist financing, and the laundering of illicit funds, with a focus on organized crime. The memorandum also outlines plans for information sharing in mutually beneficial areas, facilitating joint legal research, and organizing joint training sessions for prosecutorial staff.

The Saudi Press Agency highlighted that the agreement aims to strengthen international judicial relations between the prosecution offices of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, supporting efforts to prevent crime and promote advanced international legal practices.

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