The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Aghvan Hovsepyan met the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Islamic Republic of Iran Naser Seraj in Tehran.
 

The parties were pleased to record the efficient cooperation between the law enforcement bodies of two countries, the legal mechanisms developed for that purpose. The efficient cooperation, particularly in providing legal aid to each other in fight against transnational crime, illegal turnover of drugs, disclosure of cyber and corruption crimes, experience exchange on investigation peculiarities, protection of rights and freedoms of citizens and legal entities was highlighted.
 

Pursuant to the memorandum of understanding signed in Yerevan an agreement was achieved on signing a two-year program on cooperation in the framework of which joint measures will be taken, discussions will be held on the above-mentioned issues important for both parties.
 

At the end of negotiations a press conference was held during which the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Aghvan Hovsepyan and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Islamic Republic of Iran Naser Seraj answered the reporters’ questions.
 

During the working visit the RA IC Chairman has met the First Deputy Head of IRI Judiciary Mr. Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, Deputy Head of Judiciary on social issues and crime prevention Mohammad Bagher Olfat.
 

During the meetings the parties emphasized the importance of cooperation in fight against crime, during investigation of criminal cases to provide the inevitability of punishment of those having committed criminally prohibited acts, to protect the human rights.  
 

A wide range of issues of mutual interest was discussed and a number of new directions to develop the cooperation were outlined.
 

The RA IC Chairman continues his working visit in Tehran.