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Algeria, France ink judicial agreement in fighting terrorism

Xinhua, December 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Algeria and France inked a judicial agreement on Monday to boost cooperation in fighting terrorism.

The deal is to "enhance bilateral cooperation in force by upgrading the exchange of knowledge and experiences" between the two countries, Algerian Justice Minister Tayeb Louh said at a press conference with visiting French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira.

Algeria and France have already signed several judicial agreements since 2012, as judicial cooperation is "inevitable amid globalization, especially in the field of fight against cross-border organized crime and particularly in the fight against terrorism," said Louh.

Algeria reassured its support to France on the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris in November, in which at least 130 people were killed.

Louh said Algeria is working to safeguard the society from risks of violence and extremism by strengthening the foundations of the rule of law and social justice, as well as youth employment.

Taubira started Sunday a three-day visit to Algeria to boost bilateral judicial cooperation. She said at a conference debate that fighting terrorism also implies winning the battle against recruitment of terrorists and radicalization.

Terrorist groups are using social networks to recruit new elements from all over the world, Taubira said, citing the Islamic State group as an example that has reportedly recruited some 25,000 member from Europe and America. Endit