Government representatives, legal experts, and diplomats from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Uganda for the body\u2019s 63rd annual session to advance cooperation on key legal and international issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Ugandan Parliament Speaker Anita Among at the opening of the five-day meeting in Kampala, the East African country\u2019s capital, President Yoweri Museveni urged Asia and Africa to act in solidarity to safeguard their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs we gather today, we face a world filled with unprecedented challenges. Climate change threatens our ecosystems and livelihoods. Conflicts and insecurities test our stability. Economic inequalities strain our societies. Moreover, rapid technological advancements, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, raise complex legal questions that demand our attention,\u201d Museveni said. \u201cIn this context, AALCO\u2019s role is more crucial than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged the organization not only to respond to global legal developments but also to shape them around priorities such as sustainable development, sovereignty, and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Songchai Chaipatiyut, deputy director-general of the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs in Thailand\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the body reminds the world that it is the \u201cforce of law, not law of force\u201d that governs the international system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInternational law must take into account the realities that are faced by developing states. I\u2019m confident that the next few days will be filled with fruitful dialogue and our deliberations will strengthen AALCO\u2019s voice in shaping just and inclusive legal order,\u201d he said. \u201cIn this session, we reaffirm and renew our commitment to multilateralism and to the rule of law.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kamalinne Pinitpuvadol, secretary-general of AALCO, said global challenges demand solidarity and respect for international law. The session will address issues including the law of the sea, the Palestinian question, environmental protection, sustainable development, trade and investment, and the rights of migrant workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ugandan Justice Minister Norbert Mao called the meeting timely, noting that Uganda currently chairs the Non-Aligned Movement from 2024 to 2027 and is strategically placed to channel issues relevant to developing countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in 1956 after the Bandung Conference in Indonesia, AALCO serves as a platform for Asia and Africa to consult and cooperate on international law matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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