The Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Morocco, Hon. Mohamed Aujjar was on official visit to Rwanda for 3 days from 20^th to 23^rd on the invitation of his counterpart, Hon. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Busingye Johnston.

On Monday 21^st January 2019 both ministers met and discussed the structures under their ministries and how justice is delivered in their respective countries. They affirmed their willingness to learn from each other.

Hon. Minister Mohamed Aujjar concluded his visit at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development ILPD in Nyanza. After visiting ILPD infrastructures, he had a press conference and explained how he saw Rwandan justice structure.

He said that the integration of all judiciary institutions under the minister of Justice simplifies work and is effective.

“We will consider adapting the system of bringing police, investigators, prosecution and correction services under the Ministry of Justice because it can be more efficient” he said

Aujjar said that his country has several judicial systems working separately from others and commented that if they find the Rwanda style adaptable in their society, they will adapt it right away with the guidance of Rwanda who has it already.

Minister Busingye said that Rwanda also is eager to learn from Morocco especially in the areas of investigation in counter terrorism.

“We are aware that Morocco is ahead of us in counter terrorism investigation because they are near Europe that is also advanced in counter terrorism investigation. So we want to partner with them in the area” he said.

Busingye also added that they are willing to seek knowledge in forensic science from Morocco, prior to the recently established forensic laboratory.

On the same day the two ministries signed a memorandum of understanding which reflects the objective and the common interests of the cooperation between the two Ministries.