ISLAMABAD: Mr Thomas Seiler, Charge d’ Affaires, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar here on Monday.
Matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. The Law Minister said that Pakistan has strong social and political bond with the European Union and EU has always played its role for the welfare of the people of Pakistan and for the betterment of the system.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance bilateral relations. Mr Thomas Seiler praised the legislation for human rights and women’s rights in Pakistan. The Law Minister highlighted the importance of a strong justice system for building a fair and just society.
He also highlighted the importance of ongoing training of young lawyers at the bar level. Mr Thomas Seiler assured full co-operation of EU in training young lawyers at the bar level. It was also agreed to set up a Center for Excellence in the Lahore High Court Bar with mutual cooperation.
The Center for Excellence will provide technical and professional support to young lawyers. This will be the first pilot project in Lahore High Court Bar which will be further extended in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and remote areas of Pakistan.