Amman, July 20 (Petra) – The Ministry of Justice on Monday discussed with a Saudi judicial delegation strengthening judicial and legal cooperation and exchanging expertise, particularly in digital transformation and technical offices within courts.

Welcoming the delegation, headed by Saudi Deputy Minister of Justice for Judicial Affairs Salman Al-Fawzan, Ministry of Justice Secretary-General for Judicial Affairs Walid Kanakrieh highlighted the longstanding relations between the two kingdoms and their shared commitment to further enhancing cooperation in the judicial and legal fields, developing their justice systems, and exchanging institutional expertise.

Kanakrieh presented an overview of Jordan’s judicial system, including the types and jurisdictions of courts, and the ministry’s role in supporting the judiciary through logistical, technical, administrative, and legislative services.

He also reviewed Jordan’s experience in applying alternatives to custodial sentences, noting their role in rehabilitation and reducing overcrowding in correctional and rehabilitation centers.

Justice Ministry Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs Khuloud Abadi outlined the ministry’s digital transformation efforts, including expansion of electronic services, adoption of digital signatures, and the wider use of remote litigation in line with public-sector modernization plans.

//Petra// AO