Cairo: Qatar participated in the 41st session of the Arab Ministers of Justice Council, held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. The Qatari delegation was led by HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi. In his speech, Al Mohannadi reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to strengthening Arab legal and judicial cooperation, focusing on sustainable justice initiatives for future generations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the initiatives highlighted by Al Mohannadi included investment legislation, emerging technologies, governance, and dispute resolution mechanisms. He emphasized the judicial sector's role in supporting investment and praised the Doha Political Declaration adopted at the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 in Doha. This declaration serves as a roadmap for promoting social justice, peace, security, and human rights.
HE Al Mohannadi expressed gratitude to the Arab League and national committees on international humanitarian law for their collaboration in developing Qatar's proposal to establish a permanent Arab committee on international humanitarian law. He described this initiative as a significant milestone in Arab joint action, aimed at providing a unified legal voice in defending justice and human dignity in conflict zones.
During the session, the council deliberated on various Arab legal and legislative initiatives, including conventions on combating terrorism, money laundering, financing of terrorism, cybercrime, and anti-corruption. Draft Arab model laws on hate speech, protection and assistance for displaced persons, refugee status in Arab states, and protection of children from recruitment in armed conflicts were also reviewed.
Ministers further discussed enhancing Arab cooperation through coordination between the Arab Ministries of Justice and Interior and the creation of an Arab excellence award in applied legal sciences. They also reviewed recommendations from the 74th meeting of the Arab Ministers of Justice Executive Office.