Saudi FM, Iraq’s PM Discuss Ways to Strengthen Ties

The Iraqi Prime Minister met in Baghdad on Thursday with the Saudi Foreign Minister. SPA
The Iraqi Prime Minister met in Baghdad on Thursday with the Saudi Foreign Minister. SPA
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Saudi FM, Iraq’s PM Discuss Ways to Strengthen Ties

The Iraqi Prime Minister met in Baghdad on Thursday with the Saudi Foreign Minister. SPA
The Iraqi Prime Minister met in Baghdad on Thursday with the Saudi Foreign Minister. SPA

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met in Baghdad on Thursday with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Al-Sudani and Prince Faisal reviewed ties and ways to strengthen and develop them. They also discussed regional and international developments of common interest.

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein attended the meeting.



UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes
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UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

The United Arab Emirates and the Italian Republic have confirmed the extradition to Italy, following an official request, of Danilo Coppola, an Italian national convicted of financial crimes, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Thursday.
Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Carlo Nordio, Italian Minister of Justice, affirmed in a phone call the decision was in accordance with the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Italy, WAM added.
The Ministers emphasized that the successful extradition of Coppola underscores the unwavering commitment of both countries to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation.
This outcome is a reflection of the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy, and demonstrates the shared determination to ensure that justice is served. Such procedures confirm the continued collaboration between the UAE and Italy in the pursuit of international justice, noted the agency.
The Ministers added, “These agreements firmly illustrate our keenness to enhance cooperation on legal and judicial matters according to best international practices, aiming to reinforce efforts that combat serious and organized crime.”
“This positive development in our judicial cooperation underlines our shared commitment to ensuring that there is no impunity for those who commit crimes and attempt to evade justice by seeking refuge overseas,” the Ministers stated.
Furthermore, the two sides stressed commitment to providing regular updates on priority requests and maintaining channels of communication between central authorities, reflecting a steadfast dedication to achieving fruitful judicial cooperation and bolstering bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy.