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Arab news, Thu, May 22, 2025 | Dhu al-Qadah 24, 1446
Saudi Arabia, Japan sign MoU to boost judicial ties
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia’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 Saudi
Arabia’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.