The IIJ Signs a Memorandum of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS)

On 2 December 2025, the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen their cooperation in the justice sector. 

The MoU was signed at the IIJ’s headquarters in Malta by IIJ Executive Secretary Mr. Steven Hill, and H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Alzabidy, Executive Director of the League of Arab States Liaison Office in Malta.

This agreement sets the foundation for sustained collaboration aimed at building the capacity of criminal justice actors and enhancing coordination in countering terrorism and other complex transnational crimes.

This partnership builds upon the strong foundation of collaboration already established between the two institutions. Together, the IIJ and the League of Arab States will implement specialised training programmes, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and support national and regional efforts to uphold the rule of law, addressing pressing security challenges in accordance with human rights and international standards. The MoU reflects a shared commitment to advancing practitioner-driven solutions that strengthen justice systems across the Middle East and North Africa.