Cairo: The Supreme Courts of Bangladesh and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance mutual cooperation in the judicial sector. Bangladesh Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, currently on an official visit to Egypt at the invitation of Chief Justice Boulos Fahmy of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, participated in a series of events in Cairo.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, as part of his visit, the Chief Justice met with Justice Boulos Fahmy at the Supreme Constitutional Court in Cairo around noon (local time) to discuss strengthening bilateral judicial cooperation, exchanging knowledge and experience, and improving judicial efficiency and transparency. Following their meeting, the two Chief Justices signed the MoU on judicial cooperation, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two apex courts, as announced in a press release today.
The release, issued by Supreme Court's Public Relations Officer Md Shafiqul Islam, emphasized that the protocol aims to enhance judicial efficiency, transparency, inclusiveness, and technical cooperation between the two courts. All judges of the Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court and Bangladesh's Ambassador to Egypt attended the signing ceremony.
The MoU represents a mutual commitment by both countries to strengthen constitutional, legal, and judicial collaboration. It focuses on institutional capacity building, cooperation, and joint initiatives targeted at enhancing judicial efficiency. Under the agreement, the two apex courts will conduct joint training programs, exchange expertise in specialized branches of law, and undertake joint research on areas of mutual interest.
Additionally, the MoU provides for collaboration through seminars, conferences, and reciprocal visits to share best judicial practices and innovations in line with international standards. To ensure effective coordination and implementation, both countries will appoint liaison officers, who will play a key role in maintaining communication and overseeing activities under the MoU.
Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed is scheduled to return home on October 11.