The Ministry of Justice of Algeria and the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation have taken a significant step by signing a protocol of cooperation in judicial matters. This initiative strengthens ties between the two countries and aims to intensify the fight against various forms of crime, including transnational organized crime, money laundering, cybercrime, and many others. The agreement demonstrates the desire of the two nations to work closely together to promote justice and security internationally.
In the heart of the Algerian capital, Algiers, a historic agreement was sealed between Algeria and Russia. A cooperation protocol in judicial matters was signed, thus laying the foundations for deep institutional collaboration between the two nations. The event was marked by the presence of the Algerian Minister of Justice, Abderrachid Tabi, and the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, Valerian Shuvaev.
An Agreement in the Service of Bilateral Cooperation
In his speech, the Algerian Minister of Justice praised the exceptional quality of relations between Algeria and Russia, characterized by their strategic nature. He underlined Algeria’s continued commitment to fruitful bilateral cooperation, illustrated by a series of high-level visits between the two countries, notably the visit of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Russia last June.
Mr. Tabi also recalled the importance of cooperation in judicial matters, affirming that it constituted an essential element of the deep relations between the two countries. He expressed satisfaction with the signing of the Cooperation Protocol, emphasizing that it laid the foundations for effective and efficient institutional collaboration.
Fight Against Transnational Organized Crime
The Cooperation Protocol aims to strengthen judicial cooperation between Algeria and Russia in various areas, including the prevention and fight against transnational organized crime. It also encompasses aspects such as money laundering, corruption crimes, cybercrime, illegal use of cryptocurrencies, human trafficking, organ trafficking, environmental crimes, illegal transfer of funds abroad, and the restitution of embezzled funds.
The provisions of this agreement will allow both parties to better understand the legal and regulatory frameworks in force in their respective countries. In addition, it will encourage the exchange of experiences and good practices, thus strengthening the capacities of magistrates and executives of the two nations while respecting the principle of separation of powers and skills of each party.
A History of Cooperation
The Minister of Justice stressed that legal and judicial cooperation relations between Algeria and Russia were already framed by the judicial convention relating to cooperation in criminal matters, signed in Algeria in October 2017. He also noted the existence of an agreement on judicial and legal cooperation in civil and criminal matters signed with the Soviet Union in February 1982, which remains in force.
For his part, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation highlighted the positive developments in relations between the two countries in many areas. He particularly insisted on the need to fight together against serious crimes, in particular terrorism, tax evasion, and cybercrime. According to him, this cooperation will further strengthen the strategic partnership between Algeria and Russia.
The signing of this cooperation protocol in judicial matters marks a crucial step in relations between Algeria and Russia. It demonstrates their common desire to fight transnational crime, promote international justice and security, and strengthen ties between the two nations. As the world faces increasingly complex security challenges, this bilateral cooperation is of particular importance for global stability and prosperity.
