Pakistan, Turkiye to sign MoU on judicial cooperation

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A general view of the Supreme Court in Islamabad on April 4, 2022. — Reuters/File
A general view of the Supreme Court in Islamabad on April 4, 2022. — Reuters/File

The Supreme Court will host a high-level delegation of Turkiye’s Constitutional Court from April 6 to 9, during which a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on judicial cooperation will be signed.

According to a press release issued by the apex court on Sunday, the Turkish delegation will be led by Kadir Özkaya, the president of the Constitutional Court, and will also comprise judges and other senior officials.

“A key highlight of the visit will be the signing of a MoU on judicial cooperation at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on April 6 (Monday),” the press release said.

It added that the signing would be witnessed by judges from the SC and Federal Constitutional Court, the chief justices of the high courts, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and others officials.

It added that the agreement was expected to establish a structured and forward-looking framework for collaboration, focusing on judicial exchange, capacity building and sharing of best practices in adjudication.

“The initiative reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Turkiye to strengthening constitutional governance, upholding the rule of law, and reinforcing judicial independence, as well as to fostering closer institutional linkages between their superior courts,” it said.

It said that a central feature of the proposed cooperation was the professional development of the judiciary, particularly at the district level, through joint training programmes, academic exchanges, and exposure to comparative judicial practices.

“The collaboration is also expected to support the integration of modern technologies in judicial processes, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of justice,” it said.

The statement said that the agreement also envisaged the establishment of a joint working group to ensure sustained engagement and effective implementation of agreed areas of cooperation.

“During their stay, the delegation will engage in high-level institutional interactions, alongside engagements with key justice sector stakeholders. These discussions will focus on contemporary challenges in adjudication, judicial administration, and reform-oriented initiatives,” it stated.

The handout said that the delegation will also visit Taxila and the Walled City of Lahore.

“This visit forms part of the Supreme Court’s broader efforts to promote a modern, efficient, and responsive justice system, aligned with international best practices and committed to enhancing public trust and access to justice,” the statement concluded.

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