Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan Expand Justice Sector Ties
Deputy justice ministers met in Baku to discuss cooperation in notarial services, legislation, forensic examination and training.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Criminal Justice
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed expanding justice sector cooperation during talks in Baku. Deputy Minister of Justice Numan Muhammadiev of Uzbekistan and Deputy Minister of Justice Togrul Huseynov of Azerbaijan attended the meeting.
Why it matters
The talks reflect efforts by the two countries to deepen institutional ties in legal and judicial administration. Joint initiatives within the Organization of Turkic States received particular attention during the discussions.
The talks covered four cooperation areas: notarial services and legislation, international legal cooperation, forensic examination, and specialist training. No concrete agreements or quantitative targets were reported from the meeting.
The players
Organization of Turkic States
An intergovernmental organization founded in 2009 that promotes cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries, including Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
The details
The sides reviewed the current state of cooperation between their ministries and prospects for further development. Discussions included exchange of experience in notarial services and legislation, as well as training specialists for the justice system.
Timeline
Talks were held in Baku ahead of the UN Governance Innovation Summit, which takes place on 5-6 November 2026.
The meeting was reported on 6 November 2026.
Legal Context
Justice cooperation between Turkic states has grown alongside the Organization of Turkic States' joint initiatives, which received particular attention in the Baku talks. The discussions occurred in the context of the UN Governance Innovation Summit, which addresses institutional reform globally.
The talks may lead to shared training programs and forensic and notarial practices across both countries. No specific public-facing changes have been announced at this stage.
The takeaway
Institutional cooperation among Turkic states on justice matters is developing through bilateral ministerial dialogue. Readers tracking regional legal reform can watch for concrete agreements that may follow from these discussions.
Further reading
For broader background on legal systems and judicial policy, see Criminal Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UzDaily.
