Istanbul to host International Justice Summit and Turkic States meeting

The International Justice Summit is scheduled to take place on October 8-9, 2026, at the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul. Hosted by the Ministry of Justice, the event is expected to gather approximately 600 participants, including justice ministers, attorneys general, and legal professionals from four continents. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is slated to address the summit on its second day.

The summit aims to address critical global legal issues, such as accountability in Gaza, human rights, international arbitration, artificial intelligence, and cybercrime. It seeks to foster dialogue and develop effective legal solutions based on the rule of law and human dignity.

In a related development, Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek addressed the 3rd Meeting of Justice Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States in Istanbul. Gürlek called for enhanced cooperation among Turkic states, specifically emphasizing the creation of a shared e-Justice system. He noted that the digital transformation of justice services is essential and urged for the practical implementation of technological cooperation, secure data sharing, and e-judicial applications.