Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed three key legal treaties covering extradition, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and the transfer of sentenced persons, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Thursday.

The agreements were signed during the World Government Summit in Dubai, where First Lady Liza Marcos is representing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Philippine government.

The extradition treaty enables both countries to extradite individuals found in their territories for criminal prosecution, trial, or enforcement of sentences for extraditable offenses.

The mutual legal assistance treaty allows the two nations to provide extensive support in investigating,...