The Moroccan government has reviewed a bilateral agreement on judicial cooperation in criminal matters between Morocco and Vietnam during a meeting of the Government Council held in Rabat.
The agreement, signed on October 25, 2025, in Hanoi, aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of criminal justice, particularly in areas related to mutual legal assistance.
According to Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and government spokesperson, the Council also examined draft law No. 021.26, which seeks to formally approve the agreement.
Speaking during a press briefing following the Government Council meeting, Baitas explained that the two texts were presented by the Minister of Justice on behalf of Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
The agreement is designed to enhance collaboration between judicial authorities in Morocco and Vietnam in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. It also provides a framework for exchanging information, assisting in evidence gathering, and supporting efforts to combat transnational crime.
Officials say the initiative reflects the growing partnership between the two countries and Morocco’s commitment to expanding international cooperation in judicial and legal matters.
Once approved through the legislative process, the agreement is expected to facilitate stronger legal coordination between the two nations and contribute to more effective cooperation in addressing criminal cases with cross-border implications.
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