Iran envoy Reza Amiri Moghadam calls on CJP Yahya Afridi, discusses judicial cooperation

Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Iran, called on Chief Justice of Pakistan,. Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan today. The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, the CJP underscored the longstanding, historic, and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran, founded upon shared religious, cultural, and historical bonds. 

The Chief Justice conveyed his sincere good wishes for the people of Iran and expressed hope for their continued peace, stability, progress, and prosperity. He reaffirmed the esteem and affection that the people of Pakistan hold for the people of Iran.

During the discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional engagement and judicial cooperation between the two countries through exchange programmes, mutual learning initiatives, capacity-building measures, and sharing of best practices in judicial administration, court management, and justice sector reforms.

The Ambassador appreciated the reform initiatives being undertaken by the judiciary of Pakistan and acknowledged the important role of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in upholding the rule of law and strengthening public confidence in judicial institutions.

He thanked Chief Justice for the attention being accorded to such matters and noted that a considerable number of cases had already been decided in accordance with the law, resulting in the release of several Iranian prisoners.