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Pakistan, Belarus agree to cement legal ties
November 25, 2024

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Belarusian Minister of Justice Kovalenko Evgeny called on Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad on Monday.

Both leaders expressed their ardent desire to further fortify the existing bilateral relations between their respective nations.

The key discussion points included digitalization of the legal system, capacity building for prosecutors and attorneys, legal education and awareness, legislative drafting and international cooperation. Besides, they discussed exchange of Bar councils and associates, International Mediation and Arbitration Center, and Case Assignment and Management System.

The meeting yielded significant outcomes, including an invitation extended by the Minister of Justice for Belarus to the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Pakistan, and his team to visit Belarus, which was warmly reciprocated.

The Pakistan Law Minister provided a comprehensive briefing on previous treaties and MOUs, laying the groundwork for future cooperation.

Both Ministers expressed enthusiasm for collaboration in legal education and exchange of Bar councils and associates. They also explored potential areas for future collaboration in International Mediation and Arbitration Center, and Case Assignment and Management System.

The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote of thanks, as both dignitaries expressed their profound appreciation for the productive dialogue and warm hospitality.

As a symbol of their mutual esteem, the Ministers exchanged commemorative shields and memos, sealing their commitment to furthering the bilateral relationship between their nations. With a shared vision for a brighter future, the meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter in Pakistan-Belarus relations.