Qatar participates in 42nd session of Council of Arab Ministers of Justice

Algeria hosted the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, with Qatar represented by Minister of Justice Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Mohannadi. During the opening remarks, His Excellency reiterated Qatar's commitment to developing Arab legislative drafts to strengthen legal cooperation and joint action. He emphasized that Arab justice sector cooperation is necessary due to shared challenges, calling for improved coordination and information exchange.

The minister stressed that the effectiveness of joint action is determined by tangible results, such as the proper implementation of legislation. Qatar urged the activation of existing Arab agreements, the follow-up on decisions and recommendations, and the further development of initiatives and programs. He also advocated for digital transformation in justice systems and the sharing of expertise on artificial intelligence governance in the legal field.

The minister highlighted Qatar's support for the Arab Permanent Committee for International Humanitarian Law, founded on Qatar's proposal, and expressed the hope for robust Arab action in promoting and implementing international humanitarian law. Addressing the Palestinian issue, Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to defending international law and the legitimate rights of Palestinians.

The Council discussed various Arab conventions, including those on terrorism, money laundering, information technology offenses, and corruption, as well as laws on drug trafficking, hate speech, displaced persons, and child recruitment in conflicts.