Istanbul:Minister of Justice Dr. Bassam Talhouni participated in the International Justice Summit in Istanbul, Turkiye, held on October 8-9.
According to Jordan News Agency, the summit included representatives from over 70 countries and featured a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Dr. Talhouni emphasized the need to advance justice systems, uphold the rule of law, consolidate principles of international justice, and protect human rights.
Dr. Talhouni highlighted Jordan's efforts in modernizing its justice system, improving litigation procedures, and expanding digital transformation in judicial services. The summit's agenda addressed a range of contemporary legal and judicial issues, including violations in the Gaza Strip, human rights, international arbitration, and the application of international humanitarian law. Other topics included artificial intelligence, cybercrime, digital liability, energy, migration, and human dignity.
On the sidelines of the event, Dr. Talhouni conducted meetings with justice ministers, officials, and delegation heads from various countries. These discussions focused on enhancing judicial and legal cooperation, exchanging expertise, and developing justice systems through international partnerships.