Uzbekistan and Singapore to expand cooperation in the justice sector

Uzbekistan and Singapore intend to deepen cooperation in the justice sector.

According to the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, on August 27, during Singapore Convention Week 2026, Uzbek Justice Minister Akbar Tashkulov met with his Singapore counterpart Edwin Tong. During the talks, the parties discussed ways to expand cooperation in legal reforms.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to elevate the interaction between the justice systems of the two countries to the level of a strategic partnership and establish a regular exchange of experience.

A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Justice Minister Akbar Tashkulov, participated in the talks, during which a number of practical areas for further cooperation were discussed.

One key area will be cooperation in the field of insolvency and bankruptcy. Uzbekistan expressed interest in studying Singapore's current legislative framework and its approaches to corporate financial recovery.

Particular attention was paid to legal technology and artificial intelligence. The parties plan to exchange experiences in the digitalization of legal services and the implementation of advanced technologies in legal processes.

Another important aspect of cooperation will be the development of mediation and arbitration. Joint work is expected to create effective mechanisms for pre-trial and alternative dispute resolution.

Furthermore, it is planned to engage Singaporean experts as part of the ongoing legal reforms in Uzbekistan. The parties also intend to jointly organize conferences, forums, and internship programs.

Following the meeting, representatives of the two countries agreed to continue working to translate the agreements reached into specific practical projects.

The goal of this cooperation is to study and adapt best international practices to the Uzbek legal system, as well as to further develop modern, effective, and accessible legal services.