Algeria hosts the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers and the meeting of the Council’s Executive Bureau on 10 and 11 November 2026. These proceedings convene at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center. Officials gather at the site to address the agenda items set for the two-day diplomatic event. Ministers and executive members conduct their sessions within the facility to coordinate judicial cooperation across the participating nations. The hosting of this event shows the commitment of Algeria to facilitate high-level legal dialogue among regional partners. The Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center provides the logistical infrastructure required for the assembly of international delegations and the secure handling of sensitive legal documentation.
Schedule of Ministerial Meetings
Delegates begin the ministerial proceedings with the Executive Bureau meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026. This gathering serves as the primary session to organize the broader agenda for the Council of Arab Justice Ministers before the full assembly convenes. The Executive Bureau plays a critical role in streamlining the discussions that will follow during the subsequent sessions. By reviewing the proposed topics on Tuesday, the bureau ensures that the ministers are prepared to engage in substantive deliberation on the core issues facing their respective legal systems.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed the arrival of official delegations from Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Djibouti as of Sunday, 8 November 2026. These representatives reached the host nation in preparation for the upcoming diplomatic sessions held at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center. The early arrival of these delegations allowed for preliminary coordination and site familiarization ahead of the formal opening of the summit. The Ministry of Justice has been coordinating the reception of these members to ensure that all logistical requirements for the two-day event are met.
Formal discussions within the two-day event focus on several regional legal frameworks and cooperative agreements. The agenda includes substantive reviews of the Arab Convention on Combating Terrorism and the Arab Convention against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Participants also plan to evaluate a draft protocol designed to combat human trafficking, seeking to align judicial standards across the participating nations.
These legal instruments represent the central pillars of the discussions scheduled for the 42nd session. The review of the Arab Convention on Combating Terrorism involves an assessment of current enforcement mechanisms and the potential for increased information sharing between member states. Similarly, the examination of the Arab Convention against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing aims to identify gaps in existing regulatory frameworks that govern financial transactions. By addressing these conventions, the ministers seek to harmonize the application of law in these critical areas. The draft protocol to combat human trafficking remains a priority for the council, as delegates work to finalize the language and operational provisions of the document. This collaborative effort is intended to strengthen the collective capacity of the participating nations to address cross-border legal challenges effectively. The sessions at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center are expected to conclude on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, following the completion of these agenda items.
