India, Sept. 5 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday highlighted the importance of the role of the judiciary in constructing coordinated bilateral cooperation and enhancing bilateral ties during the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum.

Speaking at the summit, he also proposed the building of a common platform for arbitration and mediation to tackle commercial disputes.

The Supreme Court on Friday held the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum here, which was attended by chief justices, presidents of supreme courts and senior judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries.

As part of the Forum, CJI Kant held a series of bilateral meetings with heads of judicial delegations on the opening day. The CJI met judicial leaders from Ru...