The prosecutors general of Azerbaijan and Georgia have held talks in Baku on strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating transnational crime, with discussions focusing on asset recovery, extradition and legal assistance.
The meeting took place during a working visit to Azerbaijan by a Georgian delegation led by Prosecutor General Giorgi Gvarakidze at the invitation of Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev, Caliber.Az reports via local media.
During an extended meeting, the two sides highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Georgia and emphasised the role of cooperation between their prosecutor's offices in improving the effectiveness of criminal investigations, protecting citizens' rights and addressing cross-border crime.
According to Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office, the discussions covered expanding collaboration on mutual legal assistance in criminal cases, extradition procedures, and the identification, seizure and confiscation of assets believed to have been obtained through criminal activity.
The officials also exchanged views on strengthening joint efforts to combat corruption, cybercrime, terrorism financing and human trafficking. Additional topics included the digitalisation of prosecutorial services, professional training and the exchange of expertise between the two institutions.
Gvarakidze thanked Azerbaijani officials for hosting the delegation and expressed his commitment to further deepening cooperation between the prosecutor general's offices of the two neighbouring countries.
As part of the visit, the Georgian delegation toured the Museum of the History of the Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan. Maya Tabakari, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim at the Georgian Embassy in Azerbaijan, also attended the meeting.
The Georgian delegation's working visit to Azerbaijan is ongoing.
By Sabina Mammadli
