The Romanian minister of justice, Radu Marinescu, on Monday had a meeting with his French counterpart, Gerald Darmanin, the two high officials discussing, among other things, about the streamlining of the procedures regarding European warrants, according to a press release sent by the Ministry of Justice to AGERPRES on Monday.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice, where the two discussed the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries, and the substantial results obtained by the judicial authorities in combating cross-border crime, including through the activity of joint investigation teams, cooperation of specialized prosecutors and the use of the European arrest warrant.
The two ministers highlighted the progress made in dismantling organised crime networks, combating human trafficking and investigating economic and financial crimes carried out by DIICOT (Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism), while also discussing, on the civil side, the existing cooperation between the two countries in applying the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction, procedures regarding letters rogatory, maintenance obligations and the recognition of decisions on parental authority, with an emphasis on the protection of the best interests of the child.
According to the same source, cooperation in the penitentiary field represented another focal point of the discussions, in the context of joint European projects dedicated to modernising the detention system, applying alternative measures and exchanging good practices for a justice oriented towards social reintegration.
The Romanian and French officials also addressed the challenges generated by modern crime, increasingly dependent on the digital environment and emerging technologies.
They highlighted thus the joint commitment of Romania and France to developing projects within the Digital Europe Programme, including initiatives regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in public administration and in judicial activity.
"The two ministers discussed priorities such as the strengthening of bilateral judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters, streamlining procedures regarding European warrants and transfers of convicted persons, continuing projects in the penitentiary field, accelerating the digitalisation of justice and protecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary," the Ministry of Justice added.
At the same time, Radu Marinescu expressed Romania's appreciation for France's constant support within the framework of international judicial cooperation, emphasising that bilateral dialogue is a pillar of the modernisation of the Romanian judicial system.
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