In a move reflecting the growing bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency the Minister of Justice, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, met with his Thai counterpart to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the legal and judicial fields. The meeting culminated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at establishing a framework for joint work and the exchange of expertise between the two friendly countries.
Details of the Memorandum of Understanding and its objectives
The memorandum of understanding signed by both parties included several strategic provisions focusing on the exchange of information and expertise in the legal and judicial fields. The agreement aims to organize joint conferences and seminars, as well as training programs and workshops designed to enhance the skills of personnel in the judicial institutions of both parties. The memorandum also emphasized the importance of leveraging successful experiences in digital transformation and modern technologies used to streamline judicial procedures, an area in which the Kingdom has made significant strides in recent years.
Context of growing Saudi-Thai relations
This judicial cooperation is an extension of the new era in Saudi-Thai relations, which have witnessed remarkable and historic development since the beginning of 2022, following the Thai Prime Minister's visit to the Kingdom and the agreement to restore full diplomatic relations. This step has opened the door wide to strengthening partnerships in various sectors, from tourism, energy, and labor to security and judicial cooperation, reflecting the desire of both leaderships to build a strategic partnership that serves the interests of both peoples.
Judicial development in light of Vision 2030
This step falls within the Saudi Ministry of Justice's strategy, stemming from the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to engage with international best practices and develop the legislative and judicial system. Through these international partnerships, the Ministry seeks to highlight the Kingdom's significant legislative reforms, such as the Civil Transactions Law and the Evidence Law, as well as showcase its pioneering experience in "expedited justice" and e-litigation, thereby reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a model for developing its judicial facilities.
The importance of international cooperation in the legal field
This cooperation is particularly important given the cross-border legal challenges, as judicial coordination facilitates procedures related to commercial and civil cases between citizens and investors of both countries. This rapprochement is expected to contribute to a clearer and more stable legal environment that encourages increased trade and investment between Riyadh and Bangkok, underpinned by strong judicial guarantees and a shared understanding of applicable legal mechanisms.
