Istanbul: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik took part in the International Justice Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, where he engaged with high-level officials, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and justice ministers from Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The summit served as a platform for global discussions on enhancing justice systems and advancing legal reforms.

According to Press Information Department, Barrister Malik attended a panel discussion on “Migration, Sharing of Responsibility and Human Dignity,” where he articulated Pakistan’s stance on refugee protection and international responsibility. He also participated in bilateral meetings with Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek and Azerbaijani Justice Minister Farid Ahmadov. These discussions focused on strengthening cooperative efforts in justice, legal reform, and institutional capacity building between Pakistan and these nations.

Barrister Malik’s engagements extended to meetings with justice ministers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, facilitating exchanges on international legal cooperation and judicial partnerships. His participation underscores Pakistan’s active role in international legal dialogues and its commitment to fostering judicial cooperation across borders.