Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani met with Japanese Minister of Justice Keisuke Suzuki during an official visit to the East Asian country, to discuss ways to enhance judicial cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting marked a step forward in strengthening legal relations and promoting knowledge exchange in the justice sector.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Samaani shared updates on recent legal reforms in Saudi Arabia, which are part of broader efforts led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The agreement promotes cooperation in various legal areas such as legislation, training, capacity building, and dispute resolution.
It also includes the exchange of expertise and legal information, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to modernize their judicial systems and learn from one another.
These reforms focus on specialized legislation aimed at delivering swift and efficient justice across the Kingdom.
He outlined several major improvements, including the use of audio and video recording in both physical and virtual court sessions to increase transparency.
Another key development is the public release of judicial rulings, which is intended to boost clarity and trust in the legal system.
Al-Samaani also spoke about initiatives to enhance preventive justice, notably by recognizing documented contracts as legally enforceable instruments, which helps reduce disputes and streamline legal processes.
The visit concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
