First Advisor Al-Mis'ad Emphasizes Importance of Legal and Judicial Cooperation Between Kuwait and France

During a seminar co-organized with the French Embassy, it was confirmed that the Institute of Judicial Studies attaches special importance to such scientific meetings.

Maamer stated that discussing legal issues of common interest allows for strengthening ties between relevant institutions and contributes to enhancing dialogue among legal professionals.

In his speech at a scientific seminar organized by the Institute in cooperation with the French Embassy, titled “Arbitration in Kuwait and France: A Comparative Perspective,” held on the occasion of International Law Day, First Counselor Al-Musaed added that comparing different legal experiences opens broader horizons for legal practitioners to understand texts and practices, and helps in grasping the transformations underway in arbitration in 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 fundamental means of dispute resolution, particularly for international commercial and investment disputes, adding that it 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 attaches special importance to such scientific meetings, which contribute to knowledge transfer, building bridges of communication between legal and judicial institutions, exchanging expertise, and deepening dialogue among different legal schools.

He mentioned that cooperation with the French Embassy in organizing this scientific seminar reflects the depth of relations between the two countries, expressing his hope that it will contribute to enhancing scientific and legal cooperation between both sides.

For his part, Dr. Saïd Maamer, Academic Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy and Deputy Director of the French Institute, said that the comparison between France and Kuwait represents a valuable opportunity to study legal frameworks, experiences, and practices, expressing his hope that it will open new horizons for cooperation.

He 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 contributes to enhancing dialogue among legal professionals.

The scientific seminar was attended by Professor Walid Ben Hamida from the University of Lille, France, representing the Institute; 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, was also present.