Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have formalized a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at revolutionizing their justice sectors, focusing on judicial reform, advanced training, and digital transformation. The significant agreement was signed during the Second International Conference on Justice held in the Saudi capital.
The pact was finalized in a principal engagement between Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, who led the Pakistani delegation, and Saudi Minister of Justice Waleed Mohammed Alsmani. The MoU is set to expand collaboration between the justice ministries of the two nations.
Held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the two-day international summit brought together a global assembly of ministers, jurists, and legal experts from more than 40 countries. According to an official statement, the conference focused on themes of judicial quality, technology-driven legal systems, and enhancing global coordination within the legal sector.
On the sidelines of the event, Senator Tarar engaged in a series of bilateral meetings to bolster legal ties with other nations. He met with Iran’s Minister of Justice, Dr. Amin Hossein Rahimi, to discuss strengthening institutional linkages and legal cooperation.
Further discussions were held with Trkiye’s Minister of Justice, Yilmaz Tunç, where both sides explored avenues to enhance collaboration in judicial modernization and capacity building. The law minister also conferred with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice, Farid Ahmadov, on expanding bilateral legal frameworks and boosting cooperation in judicial education.
Senator Tarar reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to cultivating international partnerships in the legal field, stating that such engagements are essential for improving access to justice, strengthening the rule of law, and aligning national reforms with global standards.