Director of (Institute of Judicial Studies) Confirms Importance of Legal and Judicial Cooperation Between Kuwait and France

Kuwait City, October 11 (KUNA) -- First Counselor Badr Al-Musaed, Director of the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, emphasized the importance of cultural, legal, and judicial cooperation in enhancing mutual understanding and exchanging expertise between the State of Kuwait and the French Republic. He made these remarks in a speech delivered today, Sunday, at a scientific seminar organized by the Institute in collaboration with the Embassy of the French Republic in Kuwait, titled “Arbitration in Kuwait and France: A Comparative Perspective,” held on the occasion of the International Day of Law.

Al-Musaed added that comparing different legal experiences opens broader horizons for legal professionals to understand texts and practices, and helps in grasping the transformations underway in arbitration within a world where cross-border transactions are increasing and economic and legal interests are intermingling to an unprecedented degree. He clarified that arbitration is one of the primary means of dispute resolution, particularly for international commercial and investment disputes, and represents an integrated legal system where jurisdictional issues intersect, alongside the recurring questions posed by the nature of international disputes and the development of trade and investment.

He highlighted the importance of a comparative perspective between the Kuwaiti and French legal systems in terms of their specificities, historical trajectories, and legislative and judicial sources. He noted that the Institute places special importance on such scientific gatherings, which contribute to knowledge transfer, build bridges of communication between legal and judicial institutions, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and deepen dialogue among different legal schools.

He stated that cooperation with the French Embassy in Kuwait in organizing this scientific seminar reflects the depth of relations between the two countries, and expressed his hope that it would contribute to strengthening scientific and legal cooperation between the two sides.

For his part, Dr. Said Maamar, Academic Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy in Kuwait and Deputy Director of the French Institute, delivered a similar speech, stating that the comparison between France and Kuwait represents a valuable opportunity to study legal frameworks, experiences, and practices, and expressed his hope that it would open new horizons for cooperation. Dr. Maamar emphasized that arbitration plays a crucial role in resolving economic and commercial disputes, particularly those with an international dimension, noting that discussing legal issues of common interest allows for strengthening ties between relevant institutions and enhancing dialogue among legal professionals.

The scientific seminar featured a lecture by Professor Walid Ben Hamida of the University of Lille in France. Representing the Institute were Saud Al-Sanea, Deputy Director of the Continuous and Specialized Training Sector, and Ahmed Al-Miqdad, Deputy Director of the Relations, Communications, and Research Sector. On the French side, Samia Sghaier, Cooperation Attaché at the Embassy, attended. (End) N.Sh / N.W.F