The Minister of Justice discusses with an American official the strengthening of legal and judicial cooperation Details: The Minister of Justice, Dr. Mazhar Al-Weiss, met today, Saturday, with the Assistant Secretary of the Attorney General of the United States, Brian D. Skrit, in Washington, to discuss ways to increase cooperation between the ministries of justice in the two countries and the development of coordination in the fields of law and justice. The meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation in the fight against cross-border crimes and organized crime, development of mechanisms for mutual legal assistance and exchange of evidence and information in criminal investigations. The two sides discussed ways to exchange experiences and build capabilities in the fields of investigation and prosecution.