Azerbaijan, International Association of Prosecutors discuss cooperation

Baku, April 9 (AzerTAc). Azerbaijan`s Prosecutor General Zakir Garalov and President of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) Gerhard Jarosch have discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation between the country and the organization. Mr. Garalov highlighted reforms in Azerbaijan`s prosecution system, particularly improvement of the country`s legislation. He spoke of work of the Anti-Corruption Department under the Prosecutor General’s Office. Mr. Garalov proposed providing an opportunity for the head of the Department to address one of the conferences of the International Association of Prosecutors to allow Azerbaijan promote its anti-corruption measures on the international level. He also proposed holding presentations on ASAN Xidmet, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the Azerbaijani President, as an effective model of preventing and fighting against corruption for IAP member states. Mr. Jarosch hailed cooperation between Azerbaijan and IAP as close, saying the country has made considerable contribution to the organization`s work. He stressed the importance of organizing meetings of heads of justice, prosecution and law enforcement bodies of IAP member states, and conducting the experience exchange. Mr. Jarosch welcomed the idea to promote achievements of the Anti-Corruption Department under the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General’s Office in the International Association of Prosecutors. He proposed creating a joint website with the aim of carrying the exchange of experience in fighting against corruption. In Baku, the IAP President also met head of the Anti-Corruption Department Kamran Aliyev.