BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. The Parliament of
Azerbaijan has ratified the "Agreement between Azerbaijan and
Ukraine on legal assistance in civil and commercial matters ",
Trend's
correspondent reports from the event.


This issue has been discussed at today's session of the
parliament.


During the discussion, it was noted that the mentioned agreement
was signed on April 25, 2026, in Azerbaijan's Gabala. The purpose
of the treaty is to provide legal assistance in civil and
commercial matters between the two states, expand cooperation
between courts and other authorized bodies, ensure the protection
of the rights of individuals and legal entities, and determine the
legal bases for the mutual recognition and enforcement of court
decisions.


According to the agreement, citizens of the parties and legal
entities established in accordance with the legislation enjoy equal
legal protection in the territory of the other party, and have the
right to apply to the court and other competent authorities on the
same terms. The document establishes the rules for the submission
of court documents, collection of evidence, taking witness
statements, exchange of legal information, and provision of legal
assistance.


The agreement defines the Ministries of Justice of Azerbaijan
and Ukraine as central authorities. At the same time, the mutual
recognition and enforcement of court decisions in civil and
commercial cases, the procedure for appeal in this regard, and the
grounds for refusal of recognition and enforcement are regulated in
detail. In addition, the mechanisms for the submission of
certificates and other official documents on civil status acts, as
well as the exchange of legal information, are determined.


The agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and enters
into force on the thirtieth day after the exchange of ratification
instruments.


The ratification of the agreement will serve to expand legal
cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine in civil and commercial
matters, to provide prompt and effective legal assistance, to
improve the mechanisms for mutual recognition and enforcement of
court decisions, as well as to provide more reliable protection of
the rights of citizens and legal entities.


The draft law on the approval of the agreement was put to a vote
after discussions and adopted in one reading.