ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Charge d’ Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Pakistan Thomas Seiler met the Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad on Monday.
In the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed.
Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar said that Pakistan has a strong social and political bond with the European Union, EU has always played its role for the welfare of the people of Pakistan and for the betterment of the system.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance bilateral relations.
Thomas Seiler praised the legislation for human rights and women’s rights in Pakistan.
The law minister highlighted the importance of a strong justice system for building a fair and just society. He also highlighted the importance of ongoing training of young lawyers at the bar level.
The Charge d’ Affaires assured full co-operation of EU in training young lawyers at the bar level.
It was also agreed to set up a Center for Excellence in the Lahore High Court Bar with mutual cooperation. The Center for Excellence will provide technical and professional support to young lawyers.
This will be the first pilot project in the Lahore High Court Bar which will be further extended in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and remote areas of Pakistan.
