PG Muhthaz meets Russian counterpart

Prosecutor General Muhthaz Muhsin has met with Russian Prosecutor General Yury Chaika, as part of his ongoing visit to Russia.

The officials agreed during discussions that followed the meeting yesterday, to facilitate training for Maldivian prosecutors in Russia, as well as to have Russian experts visit Maldives to provide training to Maldivian prosecutors.

Discussions also took place regarding an extradition agreement, and cooperation in relation to criminal prosecution between the two countries.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prosecutor General Mahmood Saleem, Legal Affairs Director of the Prosecutor General’s Office Mohamed Iyaz, and senior officials of the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office.