Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or between International Organizations is an extension of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, which specifically deals with the international legal status of international organizations. It was developed in 1986 by the International Law Commission and approved for signature.

Ratifications

So far it is one of 41 ratifications, including 29 by States. The entry into force 35 ratifications State are required.

The 29 States Parties are: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Senegal, Liberia, Gabon, Australia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Belarus, Moldova, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In addition, 12 international organizations have issued formal confirmations of the Convention: the IAEA, ICAO, Interpol, ILO, IMO, OPCW, CTBTO Preparatory Commission, United Nations, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO.

Signatures

The signatory States that have not completed the ratification process are: Ivory Coast, DR Congo, USA, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Korea, Japan, Serbia, Montenegro, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Benin, Zambia and Malawi.

In addition, there are international organizations which have signed but not yet completed their formal confirmation process: Euro Europe, FAO, ITU, UNESCO, WMO.