NEWYORK: Consul General Aamir Ahmed Atozai participated in the welcome session of the US-Pakistan judicial exchange program on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), a training program conducted by the U.S. department of commerce’s commercial law development program (CLDP) and facilitated by the U.S. Department of State.
The program, organized by the law and justice commission of Pakistan, brought together esteemed participants, including judges from superior courts, the district judiciary, and law officers, led by Justice Shahid Waheed, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
In his brief remarks at the welcome session, Consul General Aamir Ahmed Atozai highlighted the significance of such exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between Pakistan and the United States, particularly in the field of law and justice. He expressed appreciation to the U.S. department of commerce and the CLDP for organizing this important program.
The consul general emphasized that ADR is a critical component in the modern legal landscape, offering an effective mechanism for resolving disputes efficiently and amicably.
He acknowledged the pivotal role ADR can play in reducing the burden on courts and improving access to justice in Pakistan.
The welcome session also featured key remarks from Justice Shahid Waheed, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of this program, along with other distinguished U.S. officials, including Steve Gardner, chief counsel of CLDP; Garhett Mecham, program officer at the U.S. department of state’s international narcotics & law enforcement; and Rebecca Price, director of the ADR program at the U.S. federal district court for the southern district of New York.
The consul general extended his best wishes to all participants for a successful and productive exchange, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with the United States across various sectors, including legal and judicial cooperation.
The US-Pakistan exchange on Alternative Dispute Resolution is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capacity of Pakistan’s judiciary and legal professionals, fostering a more efficient and transparent legal system in the country.
