AALCO – Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization
The Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation and coordination on legal issues of common concern to its member countries in Asia and Africa. The AALCO was established in 1956 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. It is composed of member countries from both regions and operates through regular meetings and other activities.
The AALCO focuses on a range of legal issues, including international law, human rights, environmental law, and trade law. It works to promote the exchange of views and expertise among its member countries and to provide a forum for the consideration of legal issues of common concern.
The AALCO also provides technical assistance to its member countries and works to strengthen capacity in the field of law and legal affairs in the region. It also serves as a consultative body to other international organizations and assists in the settlement of disputes among its member countries.
AALCO and India
India is a member of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) and has a long-standing relationship with the organization.
As a member of the AALCO, India participates in the organization’s activities and works to promote the exchange of views and expertise among its member countries. India has also provided technical assistance to other member countries through the AALCO and has contributed to the organization’s efforts to strengthen capacity in the field of law and legal affairs in the region.
In addition to its work with the AALCO, India is also actively involved in legal issues on the global stage and has played a significant role in the development of international law. India has ratified a number of international legal instruments and is a party to many international treaties and conventions.
