In the National Assembly: |02 April 2026

Seychelles accedes to Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

 The National Assembly on Tuesday approved a motion resolving that Seychelles accedes to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT), a landmark international instrument that governs the way states engage with treaties.

The convention, adopted in Vienna on May 23, 1969, is widely regarded as the ‘mother law’ of treaties, setting out the legal framework that regulates how states interpret, respect, amend, and terminate international agreements.

Presenting the motion, the leader of government business, Hon. Sylvanne Lemiel, said in an increasingly interconnected world where countries rely heavily on cooperation and collaboration, understanding the legal basis of treaties remains essential not only for Seychelles but also for ensuring stability within the global system.

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