impact laws
27 June 2007
South Africa will for the first time host the 46th session of the
Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) on the 2nd � 6th July
2007 at the International Convention Centre, Cape Town. The Asia Africa Legal
Consultative Organisation was established in 1956 with the aim of forging
solidarity on international law matters amongst the countries in Asia and
Africa. Its objective is to serve as a Legal Advisory Body to its member states
in the field of international law.
The organisation is currently comprised of 47 member states which include
countries in Asia and Africa. These countries include, Arab Republic of Egypt,
Botswana, Cameroon, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Ghana,
India, Indonesia, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, People's
Republic of China; Philippines; Republic of Korea; Saudi Arabia; Senegal;
Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, State of Palestine,
Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates and Republic of Yemen. The
programme in Cape Town will deal with the following topics, among others:
* International Economic Trade Law and related Matters
* Law of Treaties
* Diplomatic Law
* Oceans and Law of the Sea
* Human Rights, Refugees and International Humanitarian Law
* Environment and Sustainable Development
* International Criminal Law.
"International Investment, Trade and Development" with sub topics:
Investment and trade in Legal Services, African New Partnership for Africa's
Development (Nepad) strategy in investment and trade and The right to
development will receive special attention on Wednesday, 4 July 2007.
Media is invited to be part of this conference and opportunities will be
granted for interviews with member states. Journalists who wish to attend the
conference may confirm their attendance with Heinrich Augustyn before Friday,
29 June 2007 at 12h00 on 084 666 4499 or 012 315 1723.
Enquiries:
Phumla Mthala
Tel: 012 357 8234
Cell: 079 528 4661
Issued by: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
27 June 2007
