Indian Minister of Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arrives in Bahrain
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs of the Republic of India, arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain today on an official visit aimed at strengthening the close ties between the two nations, particularly in the fields of judicial cooperation and arbitration.
Upon his arrival, the Indian minister was warmly received by Professor Marika Paulson, Secretary-General of the International Dispute Resolution Council in Bahrain.
The visit reflects the shared commitment of Bahrain and India to deepen bilateral collaboration in legal affairs and expand mutual cooperation in the areas of justice reform, alternative dispute resolution, and legislative dialogue.
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