ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP):Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and held bilateral meetings with the justice ministers of Türkiye and Azerbaijan during the International Justice Summit 2026 in Istanbul.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday, the summit brought together senior officials, policymakers, legal experts and judicial professionals from various countries to discuss strengthening justice systems, promoting the rule of law and advancing legal reforms.
President Erdogan addressed participants on the final day of the summit, where Barrister Aqeel Malik also met him on the sidelines.
The minister of state participated in a panel discussion titled “Migration, Sharing of Responsibility and Human Dignity,” highlighting Pakistan’s position on refugee protection, humanitarian assistance, equitable international responsibility-sharing and addressing the root causes of forced displacement.
During a bilateral meeting with Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in justice, legal reforms, judicial cooperation and institutional capacity-building. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening existing cooperation and deepening institutional ties between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Malik also met Azerbaijani Justice Minister Farid Ahmadov to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation in justice, legal reforms, judicial cooperation and institutional capacity-building. Both sides expressed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration.
The Minister of State also held meetings with Ugandan Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao, Democratic Republic of the Congo Minister of State in Charge of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko Andali, and Bosnia and Herzegovina Deputy Justice Minister Elvir Mahmuzic.
These engagements provided opportunities to exchange views on international legal cooperation, judicial engagement and institutional partnerships.
Malik also interacted with international legal experts, law professors and legal professionals to explore ways to strengthen professional links in the legal and judicial sectors.
Pakistan’s participation in the summit reflects its continued engagement in international legal dialogue and efforts to promote judicial cooperation, legal reform and institutional partnerships with countries worldwide, the press release added.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
