- South Africa strengthens Asia-Africa legal partnership at AALCO: South Africa’s participation in the AALCO conference highlights its commitment to fostering cooperation between Asia and Africa to shape international legal frameworks.
- Minister Kubayi addresses global law forum in Uganda: South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, delivered the country’s General Statement, emphasizing the nation’s engagement in international legal issues.
- Key issues of trade, environment and corruption debated at AALCO: The conference’s agenda includes critical topics such as environmental protection, trade, anti-corruption strategies, and governance of outer space, reflecting pressing international legal challenges.
South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, delivered the country’s General Statement at the 63rd Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO), currently underway in Kampala, Uganda.
The four-day conference gathers 49 Member States from Asia and Africa to discuss key issues of international law, including environmental protection, trade and investment, anti-corruption strategies, and emerging legal challenges such as the governance of outer space.
South Africa joined AALCO on 15 May 2004 and continues to view the forum as a vital platform to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Asia in shaping global legal frameworks.
The agenda for the Kampala session covers a wide spectrum of topics: the Law of the Sea, the work of the International Law Commission (ILC), violations of international law in Palestine and other occupied territories, sustainable development, asset recovery, and cross-border efforts to combat corruption.
AALCO was first established in 1956 as the Asian Legal Consultative Committee, following the 1955 Bandung Conference in Indonesia which underscored solidarity between Asia and Africa. It was later renamed in 2001 to reflect its expanded mandate and permanent role in promoting legal dialogue. The Annual Sessions rotate between Asia and Africa, providing equal opportunity for member hosting.
