India and Morocco have signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, mainly aimed at containing menace of terrorists funding.
a. Italy
b. Morocco
c. Switzerland
d. Malaysia
- It was signed in New Delhi by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju from the Indian side while Minister of Justice Mohamed Aujjar signed on behalf of Morocco Government.
What is the significance of the Agreement?
- The agreement will help to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Morocco.
- It will enhance effectiveness and provide a broad legal framework for prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes as well as in tracing, restraint and confiscation of funds meant to finance terrorist acts.
- It will help in countering threats posed by organized crime and terrorism.
Question:
Q. India and which country have signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, mainly aimed at containing menace of terrorists funding?a. Italy
b. Morocco
c. Switzerland
d. Malaysia
