Amman, Sept. 29 (Petra) -- Minister of Justice Bassam Talhouni and his Egyptian counterpart, Counselor Mahmoud Helmy El-Sherif, discussed ways to expand cooperation in legal and judicial affairs and strengthen the exchange of expertise and experience in developing the justice system.

The talks took place on the sidelines of Talhouni’s participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, being held in Abu Dhabi.

The two ministers reviewed areas of mutual interest, including updating legislation and judicial procedures, advancing the digital transformation of justice services, and making greater use of modern technologies to improve the efficiency of the justice system and make legal and judicial services more accessible.

According to a Justice Ministry statement issued Tuesday, the discussions also covered closer coordination in addressing emerging and cross-border crimes, as well as sharing expertise and best practices in crime prevention and criminal justice.

The two sides also agreed on the importance of maintaining coordination and cooperation at relevant international conferences and forums.

Talhouni and El-Sherif expressed their commitment to continuing efforts to strengthen ties between the two justice ministries in ways that uphold the rule of law and advance their shared interests. They also underscored the strong relations between Jordan and Egypt.

Talhouni is attending the congress, which Abu Dhabi is hosting from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, alongside ministers, government officials, judges and experts from around the world.

The congress is addressing current and emerging challenges in crime prevention and criminal justice, while promoting the rule of law and strengthening international cooperation.

//Petra//WH