Dubai: The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCHT) and the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to coordinate more closely in the fight against human trafficking.

Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs, and Head of the NCCHT, signed the agreement on behalf of the committee, while Dr Jamal Al Sumaiti, Director General of the Dubai Judicial Institute, acted as the institute's signatory.

The agreement is in line with joint efforts to raise awareness of human trafficking, enhance international cooperation against such crimes and consolidate relevant laws.