Pakistan and Azerbaijan Sign MoU to Boost Legal and Judicial Cooperation
ISLAMABAD:
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral ties, Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen collaboration in the legal and judicial sectors. The agreement was formalized during Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar’s official visit to Baku, according to an official statement released on Friday.
🤝 A New Chapter in Legal Diplomacy
The MoU between Pakistan’s Ministry of Law and Justice and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Justice provides a structured framework for cooperation in key areas such as:
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Legal and judicial reforms
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Institutional capacity building
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Strengthening the rule of law
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Sharing of legal knowledge and best practices
🔍 High-Level Meetings to Advance Justice Reforms
During his visit, Minister Tarar held key meetings with senior Azerbaijani officials, including:
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Prime Minister Ali Asadov: Discussions emphasized the importance of legal diplomacy in enhancing strategic bilateral relations.
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Minister of Justice Farid Ahmadov: The two officials explored avenues for legal modernization, institutional exchange, and technical cooperation.
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Inam Karimov: Talks focused on judicial reform, digital transformation of court systems, and advancing dispute resolution mechanisms.
📘 Key Areas of Future Cooperation
The newly signed MoC outlines future collaboration in the following areas:
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Promotion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices
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Digitalisation of legal services and court processes
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Capacity-building through training programs and expert exchanges
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Mutual support for ongoing justice sector reforms
🇵🇰🤝🇦🇿 Strengthening Institutional Ties
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to building stronger institutional ties and supporting each other in developing efficient, accessible, and transparent justice systems. The MoC reflects a shared vision of fostering legal excellence and cross-border cooperation in governance and rule of law.
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