Pakistan has offered Bangladesh cooperation and technical support in legal reforms and the digitalisation of its justice system as the two countries discuss ways to expand bilateral and institutional ties. The offer was made by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar during a meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan in Islamabad on Monday. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, legal and judicial cooperation, mediation and reconciliation mechanisms, as well as other matters of mutual interest. Both sides expressed satisfaction over recent developments in relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh and agreed to further expand institutional linkages. Tarar said Pakistan and Bangladesh could benefit from each other’s experiences in legal reforms, modern technology and the digitalisation of justice systems, adding that Pakistan was ready to share its expertise in these areas.
The discussions placed particular attention on the use of technology in justice systems and the potential for both countries to exchange knowledge and experience in this area. Pakistan’s offer includes cooperation and technical support related to legal reforms and digital justice, providing an opportunity for relevant institutions in Bangladesh to learn from Pakistan’s experience with technology-based judicial processes. The meeting also covered mediation and reconciliation mechanisms, indicating that the proposed cooperation extends beyond digital systems to other aspects of legal and judicial administration. The two sides discussed these areas as part of broader efforts to develop institutional relations and increase cooperation between their respective legal sectors. The discussions were held following positive developments in Pakistan Bangladesh relations, with both sides agreeing on the importance of expanding institutional contacts.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan thanked Pakistan for facilitating the training of Bangladeshi judges at the International Mediation & Arbitration Centre. He also appreciated the Ministry of Law and Justice for its cooperation in mediation and reconciliation programmes. The training of Bangladeshi judges represents an existing area of judicial engagement between the two countries and was highlighted during the meeting as part of their wider cooperation. Mediation and reconciliation were discussed alongside legal reforms and digitalisation, reflecting the range of areas where the two countries are seeking to exchange knowledge and institutional experience. The interaction also provided an opportunity to discuss ways of continuing cooperation between legal and judicial institutions, particularly in areas where both sides can benefit from shared expertise and training.
Both sides also welcomed increased people-to-people and institutional contacts and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in legal and judicial fields. Pakistan’s offer to share its experience in legal reforms, modern technology and digital justice forms part of this wider institutional engagement. The proposed cooperation could cover knowledge sharing, technical support and judicial training, while existing mediation and reconciliation programmes provide a basis for further interaction between legal professionals and institutions from both countries. The meeting therefore brought together several areas of cooperation, including digitalisation of justice systems, legal reforms, mediation, reconciliation and judicial capacity building. Both countries indicated their willingness to continue developing these links as bilateral engagement increases.
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