Pakistan offers Bangladesh cooperation on legal reforms, digital justice
- Pakistan law minister says both countries could benefit from each other's experiences in legal reforms, and the digitisation of justice systems
Pakistan has offered Bangladesh cooperation in legal reforms and digitalizing its justice system, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and share expertise in judicial and mediation mechanisms.
- Pakistan's offer of legal and digital justice system support.
- Bilateral discussions on judicial cooperation and mediation mechanisms.
- Bangladesh's appreciation for judge training in mediation.
Pakistan has offered Bangladesh cooperation and technical support in legal reforms and the digitalisation of the justice system, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral and institutional ties.
The offer was made by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar during a meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan in Islamabad on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations, legal and judicial cooperation, mediation and reconciliation mechanisms, and other matters of mutual interest. They expressed satisfaction over recent positive developments in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations and agreed to further strengthen bilateral linkages.
Tarar said both countries could benefit from each other’s experiences in legal reforms, modern technology and the digitisation of justice systems, adding that Pakistan was ready to share its expertise in these areas.
The Bangladesh high commissioner thanked Pakistan for facilitating the training of Bangladeshi judges at the International Mediation & Arbitration Centre and appreciated the ministry’s cooperation in mediation and reconciliation programmes.
Both sides also welcomed increased people-to-people and institutional contacts and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in legal and judicial fields.
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