UAE, US discuss stronger judicial cooperation

The UAE and the United States are looking to strengthen cooperation in legal and judicial affairs, including efforts to combat crime.

UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi met with US Attorney General Todd Blanche at the US Department of Justice in Washington, in the presence of UAE Ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba.

Both sides reaffirmed their strong strategic partnership and commitment to expanding international judicial cooperation.

They also discussed progress on the ratification of the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement signed between the UAE and the United States.

The meeting concluded with the two sides stressing the importance of continued coordination to combat crime, strengthen judicial cooperation and uphold the rule of law.