Nairobi: A delegation led by Deputy Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan and Head of the Penitentiary Service, Mirsaleh Seyidov, participated in the “Correctional Services Week” held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 21-23. The Ministry communicated this involvement to the Azeri-Press News Agency.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the delegation made a significant visit to the Azerbaijani embassy in Kenya, where they honored the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev by laying a bouquet of flowers at his bust. During the opening ceremony, Seyidov addressed the gathering as a guest of honor and extended his wishes for the success of the conference.
The event featured extensive discussions on various aspects of the penitentiary sector, including the correction of prisoners, advancements in digital technologies and artificial intelligence, and more. The Azerbaijani delegation took part in panels and working sessions that aimed to explore these topics in depth.
A significant meeting occurred with Salome M. Beacco, Secretary General of the Kenyan Ministry of Home Affairs. This meeting focused on exchanging experiences between Azerbaijan and Kenya concerning the penitentiary sector, including personnel training, rehabilitation, reintegration programs, and exploring further cooperation opportunities.
In addition, meetings with the Deputy Ministers – Heads of Penitentiary Services of Sierra Leone and Eswatini were organized. These discussions were also attended by Sultan Hajiyev, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Kenya.
The delegation’s visit included a tour of the Nairobi West Prison, where they observed the facilities and conditions provided for prisoners.