Cairo: The State of Qatar participated as a guest of honor in the 8th Meeting of the Chiefs of the African Supreme Constitutional Courts, which kicked off Monday and will continue for two days in Cairo. The State of Qatar's delegation to the meeting was headed by HE President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Mohannadi.
According to Qatar News Agency, this meeting was organized by the Supreme Constitutional Court in Egypt, with the participation of delegations from 35 African countries, 5 international organizations, and several European and Asian countries as observers. The aim was to enhance judicial cooperation between the countries of the African continent.
In his speech during the opening of the meeting, Head of the Supreme Constitutional Court Boulos Fahmy stated that the meeting aims to enhance cooperation and promote the value of dialogue between African countries. It also aimed to discuss the challenges they face, enhance their cultural identities, and achieve social justice targeted by the African Union's agendas for sustainable development.
In a related context, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Mostafa Madbouly emphasized in a speech delivered on his behalf by Egyptian Minister of Justice Counselor Adnan Fangri that there are exceptional circumstances requiring joint action to limit their effects. These range from conflicts to health pandemics, aiming to guarantee the rights of the peoples of African countries to achieve sustainable development and care for the most vulnerable groups. He noted the importance of cooperation to agree on common principles to confront emerging challenges, ensuring the rights of African peoples and countries.