Riyadh, December 09, 2024 – In a significant step towards enhancing judicial relations, Dr. Najem Al-Zaid, Vice Minister of Justice for Saudi Arabia, met today in Riyadh with Dr. Margherita Cassano, President of Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation. The meeting focused on exploring ways to expand and strengthen judicial and legal cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Italy, two countries with a shared commitment to promoting justice, transparency, and legal reform.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Zaid provided an overview of the notable progress and reforms made in Saudi Arabia’s judicial sector, which have been aligned with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He emphasized the Kingdom's significant achievements in modernizing its judicial processes, including the introduction of new legislation, the implementation of digital platforms for electronic litigation, and the digitization of judicial records. These developments reflect the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of its legal system, ensuring that justice is both timely and transparent.
Dr. Al-Zaid also highlighted the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to make judicial procedures more efficient by publishing rulings and recording court sessions, both in traditional courtrooms and through online platforms. These efforts are designed to modernize the judicial landscape in Saudi Arabia, making it more aligned with international standards and accessible to all.
As part of her visit, Dr. Cassano had the opportunity to witness firsthand the advancements in Saudi Arabia's judicial system. She toured the Conciliation Center, a vital institution offering mediation services through the innovative Taradhi platform. The platform provides a digital space for resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, reducing the need for lengthy court proceedings. Dr. Cassano also visited the Commercial Court in Riyadh, which handles business-related legal cases, and the Judicial Command Center, an essential facility aimed at improving judicial performance and ensuring the transparency of legal processes across the Kingdom.
This meeting and the visits undertaken by Dr. Cassano underscore the growing partnership between Saudi Arabia and Italy in the field of judicial reform and legal cooperation. Both sides recognized the importance of continuing dialogue and knowledge exchange to further strengthen the legal frameworks in both countries, ensuring fairer, more efficient judicial systems that benefit their respective citizens.
The collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Italy in judicial matters is a testament to the Kingdom’s dedication to reforming its legal and justice sectors, as outlined in Vision 2030, and to fostering international cooperation in upholding the principles of justice and integrity worldwide.
