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| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 16-12-1970 | 29-08-1979 (R) | 28-09-1979 | ||
| Albania | 21-10-1997 (A) | 20-11-1997 | |||
| Algeria | 06-10-1995 (A) | 05-11-1995 | |||
| Andorra | 23-09-2004 (A) | 23-10-2004 | |||
| Angola | 12-03-1998 (A) | 11-04-1998 | |||
| Antigua and Barbuda | 22-07-1985 (A) | 21-08-1985 | |||
| Argentina | 16-12-1970 | 11-09-1972 (R) | 11-10-1972 | ||
| Armenia | 10-09-2002 (A) | 10-10-2002 | |||
| Australia | 15-06-1971 | 09-11-1972 (R) | 09-12-1972 | ||
| Austria | 28-04-1971 | 11-02-1974 (R) | 13-03-1974 | ||
| Azerbaijan | 03-03-2000 (A) | 02-04-2000 | |||
| Bahamas | 11-08-1976 (Su) | 10-07-1973 | |||
| Bahrain | 20-02-1984 (A) | 21-03-1984 | |||
| Bangladesh | 28-06-1978 (A) | 28-07-1978 | |||
| Barbados | 16-12-1970 | 02-04-1973 (R) | 02-05-1973 | ||
| Belarus | 16-12-1970 | 30-12-1971 (R) | 29-01-1972 | ||
| Belgium | 16-12-1970 | 24-08-1973 (R) | 23-09-1973 | ||
| Belize | 10-06-1998 (A) | 10-07-1998 | |||
| Benin | 05-05-1971 | 13-03-1972 (R) | 12-04-1972 | ||
| Bhutan | 28-12-1988 (A) | 27-01-1989 | |||
| Bolivia | 18-07-1979 (A) | 17-08-1979 | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15-08-1994 (Su) | 06-03-1992 | |||
| Botswana | 28-12-1978 (A) | 27-01-1979 | |||
| Brazil | 16-12-1970 | 14-01-1972 (R) | 13-02-1972 | ||
| Brunei | 16-04-1986 (A) | 16-05-1986 | |||
| Bulgaria | 16-12-1970 | 19-05-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Burkina Faso | 19-10-1987 (A) | 18-11-1987 | |||
| Burundi | 17-02-1971 | ||||
| Cabo Verde | 20-10-1977 (A) | 19-11-1977 | |||
| Cambodia | 16-12-1970 | 08-11-1996 (R) | 08-12-1996 | ||
| Cameroon | 14-04-1988 (A) | 14-05-1988 | |||
| Canada | 16-12-1970 | 20-06-1972 (R) | 20-07-1972 | ||
| Central African Republic | 01-07-1991 (A) | 31-07-1991 | |||
| Chad | 27-09-1971 | 12-07-1972 (R) | 11-08-1972 | ||
| Chile | 04-06-1971 | 02-02-1972 (R) | 03-03-1972 | ||
| China | 10-09-1980 (A) | 10-10-1980 | |||
| Colombia | 16-12-1970 | 03-07-1973 (R) | 02-08-1973 | ||
| Comoros | 01-08-1991 (A) | 31-08-1991 | |||
| Cook Islands | 14-04-2005 (A) | 14-05-2005 | |||
| Costa Rica | 16-12-1970 | 09-07-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Côte d'Ivoire | 09-01-1973 (A) | 08-02-1973 | |||
| Croatia | 08-06-1993 (Su) | 08-10-1991 | |||
| Cuba | 27-11-2001 (A) | 27-12-2001 | |||
| Cyprus | 05-07-1972 (A) | 04-08-1972 | |||
| Czech Republic | 14-11-1994 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 16-12-1970 | 06-04-1972 (R) | 06-05-1972 | ||
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 28-04-1983 (A) | 28-05-1983 | |||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 06-07-1977 (A) | 05-08-1977 | |||
| Denmark | 16-12-1970 | 17-10-1972 (R) | 16-11-1972 | ||
| Djibouti | 24-11-1992 (A) | 24-12-1992 | |||
| Dominica | 26-07-2005 (A) | 25-08-2005 | |||
| Dominican Republic | 29-06-1971 | 22-06-1978 (R) | 22-07-1978 | ||
| Ecuador | 19-03-1971 | 14-06-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Egypt | 28-02-1975 (A) | 30-03-1975 | |||
| El Salvador | 16-12-1970 | 16-01-1973 (R) | 15-02-1973 | ||
| Equatorial Guinea | 04-06-1971 | 02-01-1991 (R) | 01-02-1991 | ||
| Estonia | 22-12-1993 (A) | 21-01-1994 | |||
| Eswatini | 27-12-1999 (A) | 26-01-2000 | |||
| Ethiopia | 16-12-1970 | 26-03-1979 (R) | 25-04-1979 | ||
| Fiji | 05-10-1971 | 27-07-1972 (R) | 26-08-1972 | ||
| Finland | 08-01-1971 | 15-12-1971 (R) | 14-01-1972 | ||
| France | 16-12-1970 | 18-09-1972 (R) | 18-10-1972 | ||
| Gabon | 16-12-1970 | 14-07-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Gambia, The | 18-05-1971 | 28-11-1978 (R) | 28-12-1978 | ||
| Georgia | 20-04-1994 (A) | 20-05-1994 | |||
| Germany | 16-12-1970 | 11-10-1974 (R) | 10-11-1974 | ||
| Ghana | 16-12-1970 | 12-12-1973 (R) | 11-01-1974 | ||
| Greece | 16-12-1970 | 20-09-1973 (R) | 20-10-1973 | ||
| Grenada | 10-08-1978 (A) | 09-09-1978 | |||
| Guatemala | 16-12-1970 | 16-05-1979 (R) | 15-06-1979 | ||
| Guinea | 02-05-1984 (A) | 01-06-1984 | |||
| Guinea-Bissau | 20-08-1976 (A) | 19-09-1976 | |||
| Guyana | 21-12-1972 (A) | 20-01-1973 | |||
| Haïti | 09-05-1984 (A) | 08-06-1984 | |||
| Honduras | 13-04-1987 (A) | 13-05-1987 | |||
| Hungary | 16-12-1970 | 13-08-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Iceland | 29-06-1973 (A) | 29-07-1973 | |||
| India | 14-07-1971 | 12-11-1982 (R) | 12-12-1982 | ||
| Indonesia | 16-12-1970 | 27-08-1976 (R) | 26-09-1976 | ||
| Iran | 16-12-1970 | 25-01-1972 (R) | 24-02-1972 | ||
| Iraq | 22-02-1971 | 03-12-1971 (R) | 02-01-1972 | ||
| Ireland | 24-11-1975 (A) | 24-12-1975 | |||
| Israel | 16-12-1970 | 16-08-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Italy | 16-12-1970 | 19-02-1974 (R) | 21-03-1974 | ||
| Jamaica | 16-12-1970 | 15-09-1983 (R) | 15-10-1983 | ||
| Japan | 16-12-1970 | 19-04-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Jordan | 09-06-1971 | 18-11-1971 (R) | 18-12-1971 | ||
| Kazakhstan | 04-04-1995 (A) | 04-05-1995 | |||
| Kenya | 11-01-1977 (A) | 10-02-1977 | |||
| Kuwait | 21-07-1971 | 25-05-1979 (R) | 24-06-1979 | ||
| Kyrgyzstan | 25-02-2000 (A) | 26-03-2000 | |||
| Laos | 16-02-1971 | 06-04-1989 (R) | 06-05-1989 | ||
| Latvia | 23-10-1998 (A) | 22-11-1998 | |||
| Lebanon | 10-08-1973 (A) | 09-09-1973 | |||
| Lesotho | 27-07-1978 (A) | 26-08-1978 | |||
| Liberia | 01-02-1982 (A) | 03-03-1982 | |||
| Libya | 04-10-1978 (A) | 03-11-1978 | |||
| Liechtenstein | 24-08-1971 | 23-02-2001 (R) | 25-03-2001 | ||
| Lithuania | 04-12-1996 (A) | 03-01-1997 | |||
| Luxembourg | 16-12-1970 | 22-11-1978 (R) | 22-12-1978 | ||
| Madagascar | 18-11-1986 (A) | 18-12-1986 | |||
| Malawi | 21-12-1972 (A) | 20-01-1973 | |||
| Malaysia | 16-12-1970 | 04-05-1985 (R) | 03-06-1985 | ||
| Maldives | 01-09-1987 (A) | 01-10-1987 | |||
| Mali | 29-09-1971 (A) | 29-10-1971 | |||
| Malta | 14-06-1991 (A) | 14-07-1991 | |||
| Marshall Islands | 31-05-1989 (A) | 30-06-1989 | |||
| Mauritania | 01-11-1978 (A) | 01-12-1978 | |||
| Mauritius | 25-04-1983 (A) | 25-05-1983 | |||
| Mexico | 16-12-1970 | 19-07-1972 (R) | 18-08-1972 | ||
| Moldova | 21-05-1997 (A) | 20-06-1997 | |||
| Monaco | 03-06-1983 (A) | 03-07-1983 | |||
| Mongolia | 18-01-1971 | 08-10-1971 (R) | 07-11-1971 | ||
| Montenegro | 20-12-2006 (Su) | 03-06-2006 | |||
| Morocco | 24-10-1975 (A) | 23-11-1975 | |||
| Mozambique | 16-01-2003 (A) | 15-02-2003 | |||
| Myanmar | 22-05-1996 (A) | 21-06-1996 | |||
| Namibia | 04-11-2005 (A) | 04-12-2005 | |||
| Nauru | 17-05-1984 (A) | 16-06-1984 | |||
| Nepal | 11-01-1979 (A) | 10-02-1979 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 16-12-1970 | 27-08-1973 (R) | 26-09-1973 | ||
| New Zealand | 15-09-1971 | 12-02-1974 (R) | 14-03-1974 | ||
| Nicaragua | 06-11-1973 (A) | 06-12-1973 | |||
| Niger | 19-02-1971 | 15-10-1971 (R) | 14-11-1971 | ||
| Nigeria | 03-07-1973 (A) | 02-08-1973 | |||
| Niue | 30-09-2009 (A) | 30-10-2009 | |||
| North Macedonia | 07-01-1998 (Su) | 17-11-1991 | |||
| Norway | 09-03-1971 | 23-08-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Oman | 02-02-1977 (A) | 04-03-1977 | |||
| Pakistan | 12-08-1971 | 28-11-1973 (R) | 28-12-1973 | ||
| Palau | 03-08-1995 (A) | 02-09-1995 | |||
| Panama | 16-12-1970 | 10-03-1972 (R) | 09-04-1972 | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 04-12-1975 (Su) | 16-09-1975 | |||
| Paraguay | 30-07-1971 | 04-02-1972 (R) | 05-03-1972 | ||
| Peru | 28-04-1978 (A) | 28-05-1978 | |||
| Philippines | 16-12-1970 | 26-03-1973 (R) | 25-04-1973 | ||
| Poland | 16-12-1970 | 21-03-1972 (R) | 20-04-1972 | ||
| Portugal | 16-12-1970 | 27-11-1972 (R) | 27-12-1972 | ||
| Qatar | 26-08-1981 (A) | 25-09-1981 | |||
| Republic of Korea, the | 18-01-1973 (A) | 17-02-1973 | |||
| Republic of the Congo | 24-11-1989 (A) | 24-12-1989 | |||
| Romania | 13-10-1971 | 10-07-1972 (R) | 09-08-1972 | ||
| Russian Federation | 16-12-1970 | 24-09-1971 (R) | 24-10-1971 | ||
| Rwanda | 16-12-1970 | 03-11-1987 (R) | 03-12-1987 | ||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 03-09-2008 (A) | 03-10-2008 | |||
| Saint Lucia | 08-11-1983 (A) | 08-12-1983 | |||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 29-11-1991 (A) | 29-12-1991 | |||
| Samoa | 09-07-1998 (A) | 08-08-1998 | |||
| San Marino | 20-01-2015 (A) | 20-02-2015 | |||
| São Tomé e Principe | 08-05-2006 (A) | 07-06-2006 | |||
| Saudi Arabia | 14-06-1974 (A) | 14-07-1974 | |||
| Senegal | 10-05-1971 | 03-02-1978 (R) | 05-03-1978 | ||
| Serbia | 23-07-2001 (Su) | 27-04-1992 | |||
| Seychelles | 29-12-1978 (A) | 28-01-1979 | |||
| Sierra Leone | 19-07-1971 | 13-11-1974 (R) | 13-12-1974 | ||
| Singapore | 08-09-1971 | 12-04-1978 (R) | 12-05-1978 | ||
| Slovakia | 13-12-1995 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Slovenia | 27-05-1992 (Su) | 25-06-1991 | |||
| Somalia | 11-03-2025 (A) | 10-04-2025 | |||
| South Africa | 16-12-1970 | 30-05-1972 (R) | 29-06-1972 | ||
| Spain | 16-03-1971 | 30-10-1972 (R) | 29-11-1972 | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30-05-1978 (A) | 29-06-1978 | |||
| Sudan | 18-01-1979 (A) | 17-02-1979 | |||
| Suriname | 27-10-1978 (Su) | 25-11-1975 | |||
| Sweden | 16-12-1970 | 07-07-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Switzerland | 16-12-1970 | 14-09-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Syria | 10-07-1980 (A) | 09-08-1980 | |||
| Tajikistan | 29-02-1996 (A) | 30-03-1996 | |||
| Tanzania | 09-08-1983 (A) | 08-09-1983 | |||
| Thailand | 16-12-1970 | 16-05-1978 (R) | 15-06-1978 | ||
| Togo | 09-02-1979 (A) | 11-03-1979 | |||
| Tonga | 21-02-1977 (A) | 23-03-1977 | |||
| Trinidad and Tobago | 16-12-1970 | 31-01-1972 (R) | 01-03-1972 | ||
| Tunisia | 16-11-1981 (A) | 16-12-1981 | |||
| Türkiye | 16-12-1970 | 17-04-1973 (R) | 17-05-1973 | ||
| Turkmenistan | 25-05-1999 (A) | 24-06-1999 | |||
| Uganda | 27-03-1972 (A) | 26-04-1972 | |||
| Ukraine | 16-12-1970 | 21-02-1972 (R) | 22-03-1972 | ||
| United Arab Emirates | 10-04-1981 (A) | 10-05-1981 | |||
| United Kingdom | 16-12-1970 | 22-12-1971 (R) | 21-01-1972 | ||
| United States of America | 16-12-1970 | 14-09-1971 (R) | 14-10-1971 | ||
| Uruguay | 12-01-1977 (A) | 11-02-1977 | |||
| Uzbekistan | 07-02-1994 (A) | 09-03-1994 | |||
| Vanuatu | 22-02-1989 (A) | 24-03-1989 | |||
| Venezuela | 16-12-1970 | 07-07-1983 (R) | 06-08-1983 | ||
| Vietnam | 17-09-1979 (A) | 17-10-1979 | |||
| Yemen | 29-09-1986 (A) | 29-10-1986 | |||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 16-12-1970 | 02-10-1972 (R) | 01-11-1972 | ||
| Zambia | 03-03-1987 (A) | 02-04-1987 | |||
| Zimbabwe | 06-02-1989 (A) | 08-03-1989 |
Extensions
China
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong SAR | 01-07-1997 | |
| Macao SAR | 20-12-1999 |
Denmark
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Greenland | 01-06-1980 |
Portugal
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Macao (<20-12-1999) | 19-07-1999 | 20-12-1999 |
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | 14-01-1983 | |
| Bermuda | 21-01-1972 | |
| British Virgin Islands | 21-01-1972 | |
| Cayman Islands | 21-01-1972 | |
| Falkland Islands | 21-01-1972 | |
| Gibraltar | 21-01-1972 | |
| Montserrat | 21-01-1972 | |
| Pitcairn Islands | 21-01-1972 | |
| Saint-Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | 21-01-1972 | |
| Solomon Islands (< 07-07-1978) | 21-01-1972 | 07-07-1978 |
| South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands | 21-01-1972 | |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 21-01-1972 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Belarus | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Cuba | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Egypt | Yes | No |
| Guatemala | Yes | No |
| India | Yes | No |
| Indonesia | Yes | No |
| Kuwait | Yes | No |
| Libya | Yes | No |
| Malawi | Yes | No |
| Morocco | Yes | No |
| Mozambique | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Oman | Yes | No |
| Papua New Guinea | Yes | No |
| Peru | Yes | No |
| Qatar | Yes | No |
| Republic of Korea, the | Yes | No |
| Romania | Yes | No |
| Russian Federation | Yes | No |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | No |
| South Africa | Yes | No |
| Syria | Yes | No |
| Tunisia | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
| Vietnam | Yes | No |
Algeria
06-10-1995
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria does not consider itself bound by the provisions of articles 24.1, 12.1 and 14.1 respectively of the Tokyo, The Hague and Montreal Conventions, which provide for the mandatory referral of any dispute to the International Court of Justice. The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria states that in each case the prior consent of all the parties concerned shall be required in order to refer a dispute to the International Court of Justice.
Andorra
23-09-2004
At the time of accession to this Convention, the Principality of Andorra has no airport or an aeridrome, although it does have a heliport and helipads.
Argentina
11-09-1972
The application of this Convention to territories the sovereignty of which may be disputed among two or more States, whether Parties to the Convention or not, may not be interpreted as alteration, renunciation or waiver of the position upheld by each up to the present time.
Bahrain
20-02-1984
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Belarus
30-12-1971
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Brazil
14-01-1972
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
China
10-09-1980
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
The Chinese Government declares illegal and null and void the signature and ratification
of the above-mentioned Convention by the Taiwan authorities in the name of China.
03-06-1997
The Government of the People’s Republic of China also makes the following declaration:
The reservation to Paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the said Convention made by the People’s
Republic of China when it deposited its instrument of accession on 10 September 1980
will also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
29-11-1999
The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention will also apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Cuba
27-11-2001
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Denmark
17-10-1972
Until later decision, the Convention will not be applied to the Faroe Islands.
Egypt
28-02-1997
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Guatemala
16-05-1979
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
India
12-11-1982
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Indonesia
27-08-1976
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Kuwait
25-05-1979
[...] ratification of the Convention does not mean in any way recognition of Israel
by the State of Kuwait. Furthermore, no treaty relations will arise between the State
of Kuwait and Israel.
Libya
04-10-1978
[...] disclaimer regarding recognition of Israel.
Malawi
21-12-1972
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Morocco
24-10-1975
In case of a dispute, all recourse must be made to the International Court of Justice
on the basis of the unanimous consent of the parties concerned.
Mozambique
16-01-2003
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
27-08-1973
The Convention cannot enter into force for the Netherlands Antilles until thirty days
after the date on which the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands shall have
notified the depositary Governments that the necessary measures to give effect to
the provisions of the Convention have been taken in the Netherlands Antilles.
11-06-1974
[...] in the interim the measures required to implement the provisions of the Convention have been taken in the Netherlands Antilles and, consequently, the Convention will enter into force for the Netherlands Antilles on the thirtieth day after the date of deposit of this declaration.
Oman
02-02-1977
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Accession to the said Convention by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman does not
mean or imply, and shall not be interpreted as recognition of Israel generally or
in the context of this Convention.
Papua New Guinea
04-12-1975
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Peru
28-04-1978
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Qatar
26-08-1981
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Republic of Korea, the
18-01-1973
The accession by the Government of the Republic of Korea to the present Convention
does not, in any way, mean or imply the recognition of any territory or regime which
has not been recognized by the Government of the Republic of Korea as a State or Government.
Romania
10-07-1972
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Russian Federation
24-09-1971
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Saudi Arabia
14-06-1974
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Approval by Saudi Arabia does not mean and could not be interpreted as recognition
of Israel generally or in the context of this Convention.
South Africa
30-05-1972
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Syria
10-07-1980
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Tunisia
16-11-1981
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
Ukraine
21-02-1972
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.
United Arab Emirates
10-04-1981
In accepting the said Convention, the Government of the United Arab Emirates takes
the view that its acceptance of the said Convention does not in any way imply its
recognition of Israel, nor does it oblige to apply the provisions of the Convention
in respect of the said Country.
Vietnam
17-09-1979
Reservation made with respect to paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Convention.