Collaboration with International Legal, Justice Institutions Vital to Judicial Reform Momentum, says Amhara Supreme Court President

Addis Ababa, April 17, 2026 (ENA) —Working in collaboration with international legal and justice institutions is essential to strengthening the judicial and justice sector reforms currently underway in Ethiopia, President of the Amhara Region Supreme Court Alemante Agidew stated.

A delegation led by President Alemante Agidew has concluded a working visit to selected judicial and justice institutions across Europe and Asia.

According to the president, the visit has aimed at strengthening ongoing reforms and expanding international cooperation, focused on gaining practical experience to reinforce judicial transformation efforts at both national and regional levels while fostering partnerships in key areas of mutual interest.

The president also described the discussions held as productive and beneficial.

During the visit, the delegation held consultations with leading institutions in Singapore, Hong Kong, France, and the Netherlands.  

In Singapore, they engaged with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Maxwell Chambers, and the Supreme Court of Singapore.  

In Hong Kong, meetings were conducted with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Organization for Mediation (IOMED), the Hong Kong International Legal Talent Training Office, and the Department of Justice.

In Europe, the delegation visited prominent arbitration bodies, including the International Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Arbitration Centre in France, as well as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and The Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands.

On the sidelines of the visit, the president held discussions with senior officials from leading international legal institutions, including the International Arbitration Center, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, International Law Training, the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration, the Paris Arbitration Centre, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the Hague Academy of International Law.

During the discussions, President Alemante presented Ethiopia’s ongoing judicial reforms, highlighting extensive legal framework revisions, institutional strengthening, and efforts to modernize court systems.  

He further elaborated initiatives aimed at improving access to justice and enhancing the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

He further noted that Ethiopia’s position as host of the African Union and other international institutions, combined with its expanding economy and global connectivity through Ethiopian Airlines, creates favorable conditions for developing the country into a regional arbitration hub.  

He stressed that such progress would bring mutual benefits to both domestic and international stakeholders.

The international partners, in turn, commended Ethiopia’s reform efforts and acknowledged the progress achieved within the judiciary, including at the Amhara Regional Supreme Court.  

They expressed readiness to deepen collaboration through capacity building, technical support, and continued exchange of expertise.

The delegation concluded its visit and returned home on April 16, 2026.