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ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Supreme People’s Court of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Judicial Exchange and Cooperation, marking a new era in bilateral judicial collaboration.
The MoU was signed by Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, and Chief Justice and President of the Supreme People’s Court of China, Justice Zhang Jun, reaffirming the commitment of both judiciaries to strengthen institutional linkages, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
The idea of mutual judicial cooperation emanated with participation of Chief Justice of Pakistan in the 20th Conference of Chief Justices of the Supreme Courts of SCO Member States held at Hangzhou, China early this year.
The collaboration aims to promote mutual understanding of judicial systems and facilitation in the areas such as artificial intelligence, cybercrime, financial crime, climate change, international trade law, commercial dispute resolution, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It envisions enhanced engagement through judicial visits, training programs, seminars, and academic exchanges to improve judicial capacity and efficiency.
Recognizing the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the MoU underscores the importance of effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Both sides also agreed to collaborate on international judicial assistance, enforcement of judgments, and engagement within multilateral legal frameworks to advance the rule of law and global judicial harmony.
Under the MoU, the two Courts will share significant judgments, undertake joint research on emerging global legal challenges, and establish a liaison mechanism through the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Director-General of the International Cooperation Department of the Supreme People’s Court of China.
It reflects a shared vision to strengthen the rule of law, promote efficient dispute resolution, and align judicial practices with evolving international standards.