Rabat, Morocco – In a significant step to deepen their judicial collaboration, Morocco and Jordan officially signed an extradition agreement on Friday, August 28, 2026. This landmark accord, inked in Rabat, is set to fortify the legal and institutional frameworks governing judicial cooperation between the two Arab nations.
The signing ceremony saw Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Jordanian counterpart, Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni, formalize the agreement. Their discussions preceding the signing focused extensively on strategies to advance judicial cooperation, including enhancing coordination and facilitating the exchange of expertise and experiences across various facets of their respective judicial systems.
A framework for transferring wanted or convicted individuals
Central to this enhanced cooperation, the extradition agreement establishes a robust legal framework for the transfer of individuals facing judicial proceedings or those sought for the enforcement of a sentence between Morocco and Jordan. This process will strictly adhere to the national laws and legal obligations of each party.
The agreement’s primary objective is to create clear, operational mechanisms for handling extradition requests, particularly in complex cases that demand close collaboration between Moroccan and Jordanian judicial authorities.
According to the Moroccan Justice Minister, Abdellatif Ouahbi, this signing marks a pivotal moment in strengthening judicial cooperation between Rabat and Amman. He emphasized that it underscores both countries’ shared commitment to evolving the legal and institutional structures that govern their partnership in this critical domain.
Ouahbi further articulated that this agreement is poised to significantly enhance coordination between the respective competent authorities and facilitate collaborative judicial actions. This concerted effort is ultimately designed to boost the efficacy of justice delivery and foster deeper mutual trust among the judicial institutions of both states.
Echoing these sentiments, Jordanian Justice Minister Bassam Samir Chahada Al-Talhouni lauded the agreement’s profound importance in solidifying judicial and legal cooperation between Jordan and Morocco. He highlighted the enduring fraternal relations between the two countries, stressing the ongoing need to develop cooperation mechanisms and facilitate the exchange of specialized knowledge and experiences in areas of mutual interest.
The signing of this extradition pact reflects the unwavering commitment of both Rabat and Amman to reinforce their judicial cooperation and to strengthen the legal and institutional instruments underpinning their bilateral relations in this vital sector.