Pakistan, Turkiye have vast potential in digital technology for swift justice delivery: PM

ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the growing scope of cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye in the judicial sector, particularly through the use of digital technologies to ensure faster and more efficient delivery of justice.

He was speaking during a meeting with Kadir Ozkaya, President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye, who called on him along with a high-level delegation.

Highlighting the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two countries, the prime minister said that Pakistan and Turkiye were steadily advancing toward a comprehensive economic partnership. He said Pakistan and Turkiye could benefit from each other’s experiences to improve citizens’ access to justice. “The Memorandum of Understanding signed during the recent visit of the Turkish delegation is the first step in this direction”.

The prime minister noted that Pakistan and Turkiye could benefit from each other’s experiences in legislation and its implementation in areas such as climate change, counter-terrorism, immigration, and other sectors.

In his remarks, the head of the Turkish Constitutional Court thanked Pakistan for its warm hospitality during the visit. “Love for Pakistan resides in the veins of every Turk,” said Kadir Ozkaya adding that the Constitutional Court of Turkiye was 64 years old and was ready to initiate a pilot project with Pakistan to share its vast experience.

The meeting was also attended by judges of the Constitutional Court of Turkiye, R?dvan Guleç and Recai Akyel, as well as Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Nezirolu. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Awan, Minister of State Barrister Aqeel Malik, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were also present in the meeting.