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The Public Prosecution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria hereinafter referred to as the “Parties”.
In order to strengthen and develop the existing relations of friendship and cooperation between them, and from the point of view of achieving mutual benefit, within the limits of their respective powers, and desiring to combat crime in all its forms, they agreed on the following:
Article 1
This memorandum aims to develop cooperation between the two parties in their field of competence in combating crime, especially the organized crimes, terrorism, money laundering, crimes related to drugs, crimes related to information systems, and crimes related to money circulation.
Article 2
The cooperation referred to in article 1 in particular includes the following:
1. Exchanging information, visits, and experiences in fields related to the activities and work of the parties.
2. Conducting research on fundamental issues related to the common interests of the parties.
3. Holding joint working sessions and holding meetings between specialists.
4. Holding scientific and theoretical events on issues related to the work of the parties.
5. Requesting research, inquiring, collecting evidence, investigating, and implementing legal assistance in accordance with the provisions of the relevant agreements signed by both countries.
6. Any other field agreed upon by the parties.
Article 3
Each party shall provide the other party, within the framework of this memorandum, with the necessary assistance, in accordance with the legislation and regulations in force in its country.
Article 4
Within the framework of the application of the provisions of this memorandum, each party appoints a coordinator for this.
Article 5
Each party may, if necessary, request information, and one can send information to the other party if it considers that its availability could assist it in initiating or proceeding with the investigation.
Article 6
The parties shall maintain the confidentiality of the information exchanged between them within the framework of this memorandum, and neither of them may transfer it to a third party except after the written consent of the party that submitted it.
Article 7
1. The application of this memorandum must be in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in both countries, and in accordance with the limits and capabilities available to both parties.
2. Each party shall bear, in accordance with its available capabilities, the costs related to the implementation of the provisions of this memorandum.
Article 8
Any dispute arising between the parties regarding the interpretation or application of this memorandum must be settled amicably between them through discussions.
Article 9
1. This memorandum enters into force from the date of the last mutual notice between the parties, through diplomatic channels, confirming the completion of the necessary procedures for its approval.
2. This memorandum remains valid for a period of four years from its entry into force, and it is automatically renewed for a similar period or periods, unless one of the parties expresses, in writing, through diplomatic channels, its desire to terminate or not renew it, at least three months before its expiry date.
3. It is permitted to amend the provisions of this memorandum with the written consent of the parties and in accordance with the necessary procedures for this in the two countries.
4. The termination or expiry of this memorandum does not prejudice the programs or works that have been under it and have not yet been completed, unless the parties agree otherwise.
This memorandum is made and signed in the city of Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 3 Sha’ban 1443, corresponding to 6 March 2022, in two original copies in the Arabic language, each of which is equally authentic.
For the Public Prosecution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib
For the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Issued on: 19/1/1444
Corresponding to: 17/8/2022
Published in Umm Al-Qura 4945 issued on 26 August 2022.
