Montenegro accedes to the Convention on Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE

Montenegro, on 15 June 2016, became the 34th State party to the Convention on Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE. The Convention provides mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes between States parties to the Convention and/or OSCE participating States.

According to the provisions of article 33(4) of the Convention, Montenegro’s accession came into force two months after the deposit of the instrument of accession with the depositary, the government of Sweden, on 15 April 2016.

“The accession of Montenegro is a very positive signal in favour of the mechanisms of peaceful settlement of disputes within the OSCE and the Court in particular,”  said Professor Christian Tomuschat, President of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration. “I welcome Montenegro among the States parties who have recognised the jurisdiction of the Court and placed confidence in its flexible procedures that ultimately aim to contribute to the main objectives of the OSCE, the maintenance and promotion of peace and security, democracy and human rights in Europe.”