Kenya and Azerbaijan deepen ties in justice and governance cooperation
President William Ruto and other leaders at the State House.June 9, 2025/PHOTO:HANDOUTKenya and Azerbaijan have taken key steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in justice, governance, and institutional development, following a high-level meeting held at State House, Nairobi.
The meeting brought together President William Ruto, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General Kamran Bayram Aliyev, and the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev.
The discussions focused on deepening diplomatic engagement and establishing strategic partnerships between the two countries.
Key areas of collaboration include reforming and modernising prosecutorial systems, promoting transparency, and enhancing efforts to combat transnational crime and corruption.
President Ruto welcomed the initiative, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to cultivating strong international partnerships that support its justice and governance agenda.
He emphasised the country’s openness to adopting global best practices and its willingness to collaborate with Azerbaijan in building robust, transparent, and resilient legal institutions.
“This collaboration reflects our dedication to global cooperation in justice and governance,” President Ruto stated. “We are committed to exchanging ideas and aligning with international standards to improve our legal systems and confront emerging cross-border challenges.”
Prosecutor General Aliyev’s visit comes ahead of the Heads of Prosecuting Authorities Conference, set to take place in Mombasa.
The conference will bring together senior prosecutorial officials from around the world to share expertise, discuss legal innovations, and strengthen international cooperation in law enforcement.
“We are particularly keen to share knowledge and learn from each other on how to tackle crime, especially in this era of terrorism and technological advancement,” noted DPP Ingonga.
This engagement marks a significant step towards enhanced judicial cooperation between Kenya and Azerbaijan, signalling a broader commitment to regional and global collaboration in justice and governance.
