ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ, Japan sign MoU to boost judicial ties

Walid Al-Samaani and Keisuke Suzuki signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the judicial field. (SPA)
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  • Ministers sign memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the judicial field
  • Walid Al-Samaani reviewed recent developments in ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s judicial and legal sectors

RIYADH: ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani met with his Japanese counterpart Keisuke Suzuki during an official visit to the East Asian country.

The ministers discussed ways to strengthen judicial ties between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Al-Samaani reviewed recent developments in ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s judicial and legal sectors, supported by King Salman and overseen by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, particularly regarding specialized legislation aimed at ensuring prompt justice.

He highlighted key advancements, including promoting transparency through audio and video documentation of court sessions — both in-person and virtual — and the publication of judicial rulings.

He also emphasized efforts to activate the preventive justice system by documenting contracts as enforceable instruments, SPA reported.

On the sidelines, Al-Samaani and Suzuki signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the judicial field, including the exchange of expertise and information, and collaboration in legislation, capacity building, and dispute resolution.