ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik participated in the International Justice Summit 2026, held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The summit brought together senior officials, policymakers, legal experts and judicial professionals from around the world to exchange views on strengthening justice systems, promoting the rule of law and advancing legal reforms.
*On the final day of the summit, President of the Republic of Türkiye H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the participants. Barrister Aqeel Malik also met President Erdoğan on the sidelines of the event.
During the summit, Barrister Aqeel Malik participated in a panel discussion titled “Migration, Sharing of Responsibility and Human Dignity.” He highlighted Pakistan’s position on refugee protection, humanitarian assistance, the equitable sharing of international responsibility and addressing the root causes of forced displacement.
On the sidelines of the summit, Barrister Aqeel Malik held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Akın Gürlek, Minister of Justice of Türkiye. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues for expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in the fields of justice, legal reform, judicial cooperation and institutional capacity building. The meeting reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening existing cooperation and deepening institutional ties between the two countries.
Barrister Aqeel Malik also held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Farid Ahmadov, Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan. The discussions focused on opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in justice, legal reforms, judicial cooperation and institutional capacity building. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding existing cooperation.
The Minister of State also met H.E. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Uganda; H.E. Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko Andali, Minister of State in Charge of Justice and Keeper of the Seals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and H.E. Elvir Mahmuzić, Deputy Minister of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
These engagements provided opportunities to exchange views on international legal cooperation, judicial engagement and institutional partnerships. Barrister Aqeel Malik also interacted with international legal experts, law professors and legal professionals on strengthening cooperation and professional links in the legal and judicial sectors.
Pakistan’s participation in the International Justice Summit 2026 reflects its continued engagement in international legal dialogue and its commitment to promoting judicial cooperation, legal reform and institutional partnerships with countries around the world.
