New Delhi, July 24 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday highlighted the importance of arbitration and mediation in preserving trust in global commerce, saying the two mechanisms ensure that commercial disputes do not become barriers to international trade.

Addressing the inaugural session of the International Conference commemorating the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in New Delhi, the CJI highlighted the enduring relevance of alternative dispute resolution in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

"The world has changed beyond recognition since ancient times. Yet the fundamental challenge remains unchanged: how do we preserve trust when disagreements arise...