Syrian justice minister mazhar abdul rahman al-wais revealed the main issues discussed during his talks with president of the supreme judicial council judge faiq zaidan and his accompanying delegation:ais revealed the main issues discussed during his talks with President of the Supreme Judicial Council Judge Faiq Zaidan and his accompanying delegation, noting that an agreement was reached to form committees to examine the cases of ISIS detainees in Iraq. According to Iraqi News Agency, the visit of Judge Faiq Zaidan and the accompanying judicial delegation to Syria underscores the strength of relations between the two countries and their interest in enhancing cooperation and coordination.
Al-Wais elaborated on the discussions held with the Iraqi judicial delegation, indicating that both parties shared similar views and reached an agreement on various matters. The visit was deemed successful and is expected to pave the way for significant opportunities in legal and judicial cooperation, contributing to stability and development in both nations.
He highlighted that the issue of ISIS detainees was a key topic, with plans to establish technical and expert teams to address the matter and find mutually acceptable solutions, aligning with justice principles, the rule of law, and international humanitarian law. Al-Wais expressed anticipation for the outcomes of these committees in the near future, indicating promising steps toward achieving justice in this domain.
Emphasizing the importance of justice, al-Wais noted the agreement on the necessity for coordination in combating terrorism. He stressed the shared threat of terrorism faced by Syria and Iraq, as both countries share a border, necessitating collaboration in addressing terrorism, organized crime, and drug trafficking.
Al-Wais explained that all these issues were discussed, with a convergence of views between the two parties. The technical teams have already commenced the exchange of information and coordination of files, aiming to advance toward memoranda of understanding and potentially legal and judicial agreements, which would serve as a foundation for more stable and lasting relations.
Regarding a potential visit to Iraq, al-Wais affirmed Syria’s readiness to visit at any time, emphasizing ongoing coordination between the two countries. He highlighted the historical relationship between Syria and Iraq, and the importance of coordination in international and legal forums. Al-Wais looked forward to meeting with Iraqi judicial officials and members of the judiciary to discuss further related matters.