Baku, May 19 (AZERTAC). Justice ministries of Azerbaijan and Croatia have signed a memorandum of cooperation in Baku.

Speaking to the signing ceremony, the two countries` justice ministries, Fikrat Mammadov and Orsat Miljenic, hailed the memorandum as “important”. They said it would play “an exceptional role” in the development of Azerbaijan-Croatia relations.

The Azerbaijani Minister said the memorandum would give “a great push” to the development of legal relations between the two countries.

At a meeting prior to the signing ceremony, Mr. Mammadov hailed Azerbaijan-Croatia relations as “friendly and fruitful”. He said reciprocal visits by the heads of state had played “a special role” in developing the bilateral relations.

The Minister highlighted legal and justice reforms carried out in Azerbaijan. He noted there were good prospects for deepening cooperation between justice authorities of Azerbaijan and Croatia.

Mr. Miljenic said Croatia attached particular emphasis to expanding its relationship with Azerbaijan.

He praised the legal, justice and penitentiary reforms implemented in Azerbaijan.

The Croatian Minister expressed confidence his visit would contribute to enhancing the cooperation between the two countries` justice authorities.

As part of the visit the Croatian Minister of Justice held several meetings at the Supreme Court, Justice and Legal Council, visited Yasamal District Court and Baku Pre-trial Detention Facility.

The visit will also see Mr. Miljenic familiarize himself with the activities of ASAN Xidmet Center.