During a reception for the delegation, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Singapore Sundaresh Menon expressed his pleasure at the growing cooperation between the two judicial bodies.
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The Vietnamese delegation holds a working session with representatives of Singapore’s Ministry of Law. |
Quang affirmed that Vietnam highly values Singapore’s experience in settling international commercial disputes and proposed the Supreme Court of Singapore support Vietnam in developing the specialized court through advanced training programs for Vietnamese judges and court officials, as well as professional placements in Singapore.
Menon affirmed Singapore’s readiness to support Vietnam during the establishment and operation of the specialized court, organize professional training, send international judges currently serving at the Singapore International Commercial Court to Vietnam for exchanges, receive Vietnamese judges for internships, and coordinate with relevant agencies to provide master’s scholarships in law for Vietnamese court officials.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Singapore, Deputy Chief Justice Le Tien said the two sides agreed to continue exchanging information and experience, with priority given to cooperation in training and capacity building in the field of international commercial dispute settlement.
They also agreed in principle to study and develop a cooperation agreement covering the organization and operation of the specialized court at the Vietnam International Financial Centre, as well as cooperation in matters relating to bankruptcy and cross-border affairs, he added.
Earlier, the delegation held working sessions with Singapore’s Ministry of Law. Senior Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai shared Singapore’s experience in developing a multi-track international commercial dispute resolution model through courts, arbitration and mediation.
During the visit, the delegation also studied the organizational structure and operational model of the Singapore International Commercial Court, and had a working session with Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other institutions involved in international commercial dispute resolution.
Source: VNA