Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Justice-Sector MoU as Tarar Attends Riyadh Conference

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar led Pakistan’s delegation at the Second International Conference on Justice in Riyadh, held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two-day event gathered ministers, jurists, and legal experts from over 40 countries to discuss judicial standards, digital transformation, and global cooperation in the justice sector.

On the sidelines of the conference, Tarar conducted several high-level bilateral meetings. His primary engagement was with Saudi Justice Minister Waleed Mohammed Al-Samaani, during which Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in judicial training, legal reforms, and technological development.

Tarar also met Iran’s Minister of Justice, Dr Amin Hossein Rahimi, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral legal cooperation and institutional linkages. In separate talks with Turkiye’s Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç, both sides discussed modernizing judicial processes and enhancing capacity-building partnerships.

Furthermore, Tarar conferred with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice, Farid Ahmadov, focusing on expanding bilateral legal frameworks, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration in judicial education.

During these meetings, Tarar emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to international partnerships in the justice sector, noting that such cooperation “supports better access to justice, strengthens the rule of law and aligns national reforms with global best practices.”

The agreements and discussions at the Riyadh conference underscore Pakistan’s commitment to judicial reform, international collaboration, and the modernization of legal systems in line with global standards.