DOHA: Pakistan and Qatar have stressed the importance of further strengthening collaboration to exchange best practices in law enforcement, and share knowledge and expertise in legal domains.
This understanding was reached at a meeting between Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Qatar’s Minister of Justice Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi in Doha on Wednesday, Radio Pakistan reported.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Second Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, being held in Qatar.
Both sides also discussed various avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of legal and judicial reform, fighting corruption and promotion of the rule of law.
The talks were marked by a shared commitment to advancing regional and global efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency.
The two countries acknowledged the growing importance of multi-lateral cooperation within the OIC and pledged to continue working together toward mutual goals.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan on the sidelines of the meeting formally signed the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention of the member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for enhanced cooperation in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting corrupt practices, as well as recovering stolen assets.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addressing the Second Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to combating corruption through collaboration and international cooperation, the minister emphasised the importance of collective action against corruption.
