Azerbaijan Supreme Court delegation attends conference in Seoul

A delegation led by the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan Inam Karimov has participated in the 20th Conference of Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific in Seoul, South Korea, Report informs, citing the Supreme Court.

The conference addressed a range of issues, including the role of the judiciary, the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial and legal fields, adapting judicial training and education to modern challenges, strengthening public confidence in courts, relations with the media, safeguarding judicial independence, and the development of arbitration.

Karimov delivered a presentation during a session titled "The Role of the Judiciary - Different Perspectives from Various Jurisdictions." He briefed participants on judicial and legal reforms carried out in Azerbaijan and the development of the country's judicial system in response to modern challenges.

He also highlighted measures aimed at ensuring judicial independence, improving the efficiency of justice, and expanding access to judicial services. The importance of international cooperation in addressing challenges facing Azerbaijan's judicial system was also emphasized.

The session included discussions on the experiences of judicial systems in different countries, the role of the judiciary in modern society, and challenges facing courts.

During the visit, Karimov held bilateral meetings with South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae, Latvian Supreme Court Chief Justice Aigars Strupiss, Czech Supreme Court President Petr Angyalossy, and Turkish Supreme Court Chief Justice Ömer Kerkez.

The meetings focused on developing cooperation in the judicial and legal fields, expanding the exchange of experience, adapting judicial systems to modern challenges, and prospects for future cooperation.