ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin on Monday paid a courtesy call here on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi at the Supreme Court building.
During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing primarily on judicial cooperation and the exchange of best practices between the two countries.
Chief Justice Afridi briefed Ambassador Armellin on Pakistan’s constitutional framework, highlighting the trichotomy of power among the three pillars of the state – Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. He emphasized the judiciary’s mandate is to interpret the law, underscoring its critical role in maintaining balance among these branches.
Ambassador Armellin noted the similarities between Italy’s and Pakistan’s judicial systems, citing opportunities for mutual learning through judicial education and exchange programs under existing bilateral cooperation frameworks.
Welcoming these proposals, Chief Justice Afridi remarked that the exchange programs facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would enrich judicial practices and foster deeper understanding between the institutions.
The chief justice informed the delegation about the upcoming reforms initiatives, specifically creation of “Commercial Litigation Corridor”. The CJP said that the purpose of creating special corridor is speedy disposal and early resolution commercial and trade related cases.
The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with both sides expressing readiness to further strengthen cooperation. Chief Justice Afridi reiterated the judiciary’s commitment to transparency and public engagement in judicial reforms, while Ambassador Armellin underscored Italy’s interest in fostering deeper people-to-people ties-highlighting the significant role of the Pakistani diaspora in Italy.
As a gesture of goodwill, Chief Justice Afridi presented a souvenir to Ambassador Armellin, who reciprocated by offering a memento to the Chief Justice, symbolizing the strong ties between Pakistan and Italy.
