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18 March 2011 [10:16] - Today.Az


Justice Minister Fikret Mammadov met with visiting Head of the Russian Federation's Federal Penitentiary Service Alexander Reimer who is here to learn more about penitentiary reforms in Azerbaijan.

Mammadov highlighted the importance of reciprocal visits of the Heads of State. He said there are good opportunities for development of legal cooperation.

He provided information about reforms concerning modernization of penitentiary infrastructure, improvement of healthcare serves.

Reimer praised penitentiary reforms in Azerbaijan, in particular, conditions in the Baku detention facility. He noted Russia is going to benefit from Azerbaijan's experience as the country is going to implement radical prison reforms.

The Russian official visited the Heydar Aliyev and Justice History Museums.


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