Uganda has officially opened the 63rd Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO), marking a pivotal moment in strengthening Afro-Asian legal cooperation and reaffirming the country’s commitment to international law.
Speaking at the opening ceremony at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among welcomed delegates from across Asia and Africa, calling the event a “historic opportunity” to deepen solidarity between the two continents.
“On behalf of His Excellency the President, the Government, and the people of Uganda, it is my profound honor to welcome the delegates from across Asia and Africa, as well as the esteemed observers and partners of AALCO, to the Pearl of Africa for the 63rd Session,” Among declared.
She emphasized the importance of the annual session, describing it as “not just an ordinary gathering, but a demonstration of our shared vision for AALCO, our collective aspirations, and our strong commitment to strengthening the bonds between Asia and Africa through dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to the rule of law.”
Among also traced AALCO’s origins to the historic 1955 Bandung Conference, noting the organization’s expansion from seven founding members to its current 49 member states, reflecting its enduring relevance in addressing international legal challenges from a Global South perspective.
“Uganda remains a proud member of AALCO, and we are dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of promoting legal cooperation among Asian and African countries,” she said.
This is the second time Uganda is hosting the AALCO session—the last time being in 1993—further demonstrating the nation’s long-standing commitment to fostering international legal dialogue in the Afro-Asian sphere.
The week-long session brings together legal experts, diplomats, and policymakers to deliberate on key issues including international humanitarian law, climate justice, dispute resolution, and cyber law.
