The Iranian vice president for legal affairs Laya Joneidi met and held talks with Justice Minister of Japan Katsuyuki Kawai

The Iranian vice president for legal affairs Laya Joneidi met and held talks with Japan's Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai, emphasizing that both countries can cooperate in legal diplomacy through law faculties and Iran bar association.

Iran Press/ Asia: "Iran is ready to cooperate with Japan for legal diplomacy through law faculties and Iran bar association," Laya Joneidi stressed.

She also hailed a bilateral extradition agreement that has recently been signed between Iran and Japan, reported Iran Press.

The Iranian vice president for legal affairs also mentioned that talented and educated Iranian youth can work in Japan to help the country grow and share their experiences and expertise with Japanese factories and institutions.

Japanese justice minister, on his part, stressed that there are opportunities for good cooperation between Tokyo and Tehran.

Joenidi is in Japan to attend the crowning ceremony of the country's new Emperor Naruhitu.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfill his duty as a symbol of the state. 207

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