Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in the judicial sector, highlighting the importance of digital technologies in ensuring faster, transparent, and efficient justice delivery.
The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Kadir Özkaya, who led a high-level delegation from Türkiye’s Constitutional Court.
Shehbaz Sharif noted that both countries share deep-rooted brotherly ties and are moving toward a comprehensive economic and institutional partnership. He referred to the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a key step in strengthening judicial collaboration.
The MoU between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of Türkiye focuses on judicial exchanges, professional training, and sharing best practices to improve legal systems in both countries.
A major highlight of the agreement is the adoption of modern technologies such as digitalisation and e-courts, aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving access to justice for citizens.
The prime minister also pointed out that both nations could benefit from each other’s experiences in key areas, including legislation, climate change, counter-terrorism, and immigration policies.
During the meeting, Kadir Özkaya expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s hospitality and showed readiness to initiate a pilot project to share Türkiye’s judicial expertise.
The collaboration also includes joint research initiatives, capacity building programmes, and the establishment of a Joint Working Group to ensure effective implementation of the agreement.
This development reflects a significant step toward modernising judicial systems and strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Türkiye.
