The Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on a visit to Egypt to lead the Saudi delegation to the 11th session of the Arab Justice Ministers Council, said today that the ministers have decided to convene annually to forge suitable legislations for the Arab citizens not contradicting with their beliefs.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said that day's session focused on coordination regarding the Arab Agreement on Combating Terrorism.
He disclosed that suggestions to make amendments to the agreement surfaced during the meeting, but the council passed on the matter to the Arab Interior Ministers Council or a joint meeting between the two bodies.
He highlighted the role of Saudi Arabia, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Minster of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, in fighting of terrorism.
Al Alsheikh said the ministers also discussed collective means of combating corruption.
In response to a question, he explained that the proposed amendment to the agreement on terrorism was submitted by another country, denying reports that it was Saudi Arabia.
On the new judiciary system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Alsheikh said the new system included separating some authorities and setting up a higher court to create specialized courts.
On traffic courts, he said the new system reached the conclusion that traffic departments could be established at courts rather than establishing independent traffic courts. These will be special traffic courts, he said.
