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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Courts of Pakistan and Russia are working to establish a framework for greater bilateral judicial cooperation.
Their engagement came on the side-lines of the 14th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF), held from June 24 to 26, where Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan were in attendance.
According to an SC statement, the CJP engaged with judicial leaders from across the world in St. Petersburg to strengthen international judicial cooperation and promote Pakistan’s ongoing judicial reform agenda.
On the sidelines of the forum, the CJP held a series of bilateral engagements with heads of foreign judiciaries to enhance institutional collaboration and expand judicial dialogue.
A key engagement was held with representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, that focused on establishing a framework for bilateral judicial cooperation, the statement said.
The proposed collaboration encompasses judicial exchanges, professional and judicial education, legal research, court administration, digital transformation, and the sharing of best practices.
According to the SC statement, the forum also provided an opportunity to showcase Pakistan’s ongoing judicial reform initiatives, including advancements in court digitalisation, responsible adoption of emerging technologies, institutional strengthening, and measures aimed at improving access to justice. These engagements facilitated a meaningful exchange of experiences on contemporary challenges.
Published in Dawn, June 26 , 2026
