Ensuring Justice For One Nation, Needs Support Of Other Nations: PM Modi At Commonwealth Event

PM Modi addressed the Commonwealth Attorneys And Solicitors General Conference(CASGC) 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Saturday.

PM Modi at the Commonwealth Attorneys And Solicitors General Conference 2024 in Delhi. ( Image Source :X/@narendramodi )

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA)- at an event of the Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi. PM Modi said at the conference, "It is a pleasure to inaugurate this conference. I am happy that leading legal minds from across the world are here."

"India has a special relationship with the African Union. We are proud that the African Union became a part of the G20 during India’s presidency.  This will go a long way in addressing the aspirations of the people of Africa," said PM Modi. 

PM Modi also said, "Sometimes, ensuring justice in one country requires working with other countries. When we collaborate, we can understand each other’s systems better. Greater understanding brings greater synergy. Synergy boosts better and faster justice delivery..."

“Today, in a technologically connected world, we are living in a global village. The global challenges of the day require global solutions through the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders. I am happy to note that this conference is addressing diverse yet interrelated ranges of issues that include the judiciary, the justice system, legal education, and global legal challenges,” said Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.

The theme of the conference is "Cross Border Challenges in Justice Delivery". It focuses on crucial legal and justice issues, including judicial transition, ethical dimensions of legal practice, executive accountability, and revisiting modern-day legal education.

The conference is being attended by Attorney Generals and Solicitors from Asia-Pacific Commonwealth nations, Africa, and the Caribbean along with various international delegations.

CASGC is a unique platform for various stakeholders within the Commonwealth legal community to engage in dialogue. Additionally, it features an exclusive roundtable conference designed specifically for Attorneys and Solicitors General, with the goal of developing a detailed plan to tackle issues in legal education and international justice delivery.