WANA (July 25) – The international treaty for the transfer of convicted prisoners between Iran and Malaysia was signed.

 

Representatives of Iran and Malaysia signed the international agreement to facilitate the transfer of prisoners, allowing them to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home countries. Currently, 101 Iranian prisoners are serving their sentences in Malaysia.

 

Previously, two agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition had been signed to enhance judicial cooperation between Iran and Malaysia.

The Iranian flag is seen flying over in a street in Teheran, Iran, February 1, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)