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Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
Afghanistan
30-11-2004
Afghanistan will apply the Convention only to : (i) recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State; and (ii) differences arising out of legal relationships whether contractual or not which are considered as commercial under the national law of Afghanistan.
Algeria
07-02-1989
Referring to the possibility offered by article I, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria declares that it will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State and only where such awards have been made with respect to differences arising out of legal relationships whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under Algerian law.
Antigua and Barbuda
02-02-1989
In accordance with article I, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda declares that
it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity only to the recognition and
enforcement of awards made in the territory of another contracting state.
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda also declares that it will apply the Convention
only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not,
which are considered as commercial under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.
Argentina
26-08-1958
If another Contracting Party extends the application of the Convention to territories which fall within the sovereignty of the Argentine Republic, the rights of the Argentine Republic shall in no way be affected by that extension.
14-03-1989
On the basis of reciprocity, the Republic of Argentina will apply the Convention only
to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards made in the territory
of another Contracting State. It will also apply the Convention only to differences
arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered
as commercial under its national law.
The Convention will be interpreted in accordance with the principles and clauses of
the National Constitution in force or those resulting from modification made by virtue
of the Constitution.
Objection Germany, 29-12-1998
The Federal Republic of Germany is of the opinion that the second paragraph of the
declaration of the Argentine Republic represents a reservation and as such is not
only contradictory to article I (3) of the Convention but is also vague and hence
inadmissible; it therefore raises an objection to that reservation.
In all other respects this objection is not intended to prevent the entry into force
of the Convention between the Argentine Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany.
Armenia
29-12-1997
1. The Republic of Armenia will apply the Convention only to recognition and enforcement
of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
2. The Republic of Armenia will apply the Convention only to differences arising out
of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under the laws of the Republic of Armenia.
Bahrain
06-04-1988
2. In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention, the State of Bahrain will apply
the Convention, on the basis of reci procity, to the recognition and enforcement of
only those awards made in the territory of another Contracting State party to the
Convention.
3. In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention, the State of Bahrain will apply
the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual
or not, which are considered as commercial under the national law of the State of
Bahrain.
Barbados
16-03-1993
(i) In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention, the Government of Barbados
declares that it will apply the Conven- tion on the basis of reciprocity to the recognition
and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
(ii) The Government of Barbados will also apply the Convention only to differences
arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not which are considered
as commercial under the laws of Barbados.
Belarus
15-11-1960
The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic will apply the provisions of this Convention in respect to arbitral awards made in the territories of non-contracting States only to the extent to which they grant reciprocal treatment.
Belgium
18-08-1975
In accordance with article I, paragraph 3, the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of a Contracting State.
Belize
15-03-2021
The Convention only applies in regard to Belize with respect to Arbitral Awards rendered after the date of its accession to the Convention.
Bhutan
25-09-2014
(a) Based on reciprocity, the Kingdom of Bhutan shall apply the Convention only to
recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another contracting
State.
(b) The Kingdom of Bhutan will apply the Convention only to differences arising out
of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, that are considered commercial
under the national laws.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
06-03-1992
The Convention will be applied to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina only relating
[to] those arbitral awards that have been brought after entering into force of the
Convention.
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina will apply the Convention, on the basis of
reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of only those awards made in the territory
of another Contracting State.
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina will apply the Convention only to differences
arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered
as commercial under the national law of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Botswana
20-12-1971
The Republic of Botswana will apply the Convention only to differences arising out
of legal relationship, whether contrac- tual or not, which are considered commercial
under Botswana law.
The Republic of Botswana will apply the Convention to the Recognition and Enforcement
of Awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Brunei
07-06-2002
... Brunei Darussalam will on the basis of reciprocity apply the said Convention to the recognition and enforcement of only those awards which are made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Bulgaria
10-10-1961
Bulgaria will apply the Convention to recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another contracting State. With regard to awards made in the territory of non-contracting States it will apply the Convention only to the extent to which these States grant reciprocal treatment.
Burundi
23-06-2014
The Republic of Burundi will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national law of Burundi.
Canada
20-05-1987
The Government of Canada declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the laws of Canada, except in the case of the Province of Quebec where the law does not provide for such limitation.
16-01-2015
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to
the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention
on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and the Secretary-General's
communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.2.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1, relating to that treaty.
The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to
the Secretary- General's capacity as Depositary for the Convention on the Recognition
and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes
the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States
Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with respect
to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet
the criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as
a state. Therefore, in order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes
to note its position that in the context of the purported Palestinian accession to
the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 'Palestine'
is not able to accede to this convention, and that the Convention on the Recognition
and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards does not enter into force, or have an effect
on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
Central African Republic
15-10-1962
Referring to the possibility offered by paragraph 3 of article I of the Convention, the Central African Republic declares that it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another contracting State; it further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
China
22-01-1987
1. The People's Republic of China will apply the Convention, only on the basis of
reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made in the territory
of another Contracting State;
2. The People's Republic of China will apply the Convention only to differences arising
out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under the national law of the People's Republic of China.
19-07-2005
In accordance with the provisions of Article 138 of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the Government of the People's Republic of China decides that the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards shall apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The statement made by the Government of the People's Republic of China when acceding to the Convention on January 22, 1987, also applies to the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.
Cuba
30-12-1974
Cuba will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made in the territory of another Contracting State. With respect to arbitral awards made by other non-contracting States it will apply the Convention only in so far as those States grant reciprocal treatment as established by mutual agreement between the parties. Moreover, it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under Cuban legislation.
Cyprus
19-12-1980
The Republic of Cyprus will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State; furthermore it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Denmark
22-12-1972
In accordance with the terms of article I, paragraph 3, [the Convention] shall have effect only as regards the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made by another Contracting State and [it] shall be valid only with respect to commercial relationships.
Ecuador
03-01-1962
Ecuador, on a basis of reciprocity, will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made in the territory of another Contracting State only if such awards have been made with respect to differences arising out of legal relationships which are regarded as commercial under Ecuadorian law.
Ethiopia
24-08-2020
1. In accordance with Article 1 (3) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
declares that it will apply the Convention for Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral
Awards made only in the Territory of another contracting State.
2. In accordance with Article 1 (3) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
declares that it will apply the convention on differences arising out of legal relationships,
whether contractual or not, which are considered commercial under the National Law
of Ethiopia.
3. The Convention only applies in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia with
respect to Arbitration Agreements concluded and Arbitral Awards rendered after the
date of its accession to the Convention.
Germany
30-06-1961
With respect to paragraph 1 of article I, and in accordance with paragraph 3 of article I of the Convention, the Federal Republic of Germany will apply the Convention only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Greece
18-04-1980
The present Convention is approved on condition of the two limitations set forth in article I (3) of the Convention.
Guatemala
21-03-1984
On the basis of reciprocity, the Republic of Guatemala will apply the above Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another contracting State; and will apply it only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Holy See
14-05-1975
The State of Vatican City will apply the said Convention on the basis of reciprocity, on the one hand, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State, and on the other hand, only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under Vatican law.
Honduras
27-08-2013
The State of Honduras will apply the Convention to the recognition and execution of arbitral [awards] issued in the territory of another Contracting State. Also, it will only apply the Convention to the differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, considered as as commercial by national legislation.
Hungary
05-03-1962
The Hungarian People's Republic shall apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of such awards only as have been made in the territory of one of the other Contracting States and are dealing with differences arising in respect of a legal relationship considered by the Hungarian law as a commercial relationship.
India
13-07-1960
In accordance with Article I of the Convention, the Government of India declare that they will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of a State, party to this Convention. They further declare that they will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the law of India.
Indonesia
07-10-1981
Pursuant to the provision of article I (3) of the Convention, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia declares that it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State, and that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the Indonesian Law.
Iran
15-10-2001
(a) In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention, the Islamic Republic of Iran
will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships,
whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national
law of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
(b) In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention, the Islamic Republic of Iran
will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement
of only those awards made in the territory of another Contracting State Party to the
Convention.
Iraq
11-11-2021
First, the provisions of the Convention shall not be applicable to the Republic of
Iraq with respect to arbitral awards made before the law enters into force.
Second, the Convention shall be applicable with respect to the recognition and enforcement
of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State only on the basis of
reciprocity.
Third, the Convention shall be applicable to the Republic of Iraq only with respect
to differences arising from contractual legal relations which are considered commercial
under Iraqi law.
Ireland
12-05-1981
In accordance with article I (3) of the said Convention the Government of Ireland declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
Israel
16-01-2015
The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations presents its compliments to
the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as depositary to the
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, and refers
to the communication by the depositary, dated 6 January 2015, regarding the Palestinian
request to accede to this Convention (Reference number C.N.2.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1).
'Palestine' does not satisfy the criteria for statehood under international law and
lacks the legal capacity to join the aforesaid convention both under general international
law and the terms of bilateral Israeli-Palestinian agreements.
The Government of Israel does not recognize 'Palestine' as a State, and wishes to
place on record, for the sake of clarity, its position that it does not consider 'Palestine'
a party to the Convention and regards the Palestinian request for accession as being
without legal validity and without effect upon Israel's treaty relations under the
Convention.
Jamaica
17-10-2003
The Government of Jamaica, on the basis of Reciprocity, will apply the Convention
to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another
Contracting State, in accordance with article 1 (3).
The Government of Jamaica further declares that the Convention will only be applied
to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which
are considered to be commercial under the national laws of Jamaica in accordance with
article 1 (3) of the Convention.
Japan
20-06-1961
It will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
Jordan
15-11-1979
The Government of Jordan shall not be bound by any awards which are made by Israel or to which an Israeli is a party.
Objection Israel, 23-06-1980
The Government of Israel has noted the political character of the statement made by
the Government of Jordan. In the view of the Government of Israel, this Convention
is not the proper place for making such political pronouncements. Moreover, the said
declaration cannot in any way affect whatever obligations are binding upon Jordan
under general international law or under particular conventions.
Insofar as concerns the substance of the matter, the Government of Israel will adopt
towards the Government of Jordan an attitude of complete reciprocity.
Kenya
10-02-1989
In accordance with article I (3) of the said Convention the Government of Kenya declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another contracting state.
Kuwait
28-04-1978
The State of Kuwait will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of
awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
It is understood that the accession of the State of Kuwait to the Convention on the
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, done at New York, on the 10th
of June 1958, does not mean in any way recognition of Israel or entering with it into
relations governed by the Convention thereto acceded by the State of Kuwait.
Lebanon
11-08-1998
The Government of Lebanon declares that it will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
Liechtenstein
07-07-2011
In accordance with article 1 (3) the Principality of Liechtenstein will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
Lithuania
14-03-1995
[The Republic of Lithuania] will apply the provisions of the said Convention to the recognition of arbitral awards made in the territories of the Non-Contracting States, only on the basis of reciprocity.
Luxembourg
09-09-1983
The Convention is applied on the basis of reciprocity to the recognition and enforcement of only those arbitral awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Madagascar
16-07-1962
The Malagasy Republic declares that it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another contracting State; it further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Malawi
04-03-2021
… in accordance with Article I paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Government of the
Republic of Malawi do hereby declare that the Republic of Malawi will apply the Convention
only with respect to:
(a) the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting
State;
(b) differences arising out of relationships, whether contractual or not, which are
considered as “commercial” under the laws of Malawi; and
(c) arbitration agreements concluded, or arbitral awards rendered, after the date
Malawi accedes to the Convention and not those before that date.
Malaysia
05-11-1985
The Government of Malaysia will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State. Malaysia further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under Malaysian law.
Malta
22-06-2000
1. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, Malta will apply
the Convention only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory
of another Contracting State.
2. The Convention only applies in regard to Malta with respect to arbitration agreements
concluded after the date of Malta's accession to the Convention.
Mauritius
19-06-1996
Referring to paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article X of the Convention, the Republic of Mauritius declares that this Convention will extend to all the territories forming part of the Republic of Mauritius.
Moldova
18-09-1998
The Convention will be applied to the Republic of Moldova only relating those arbitral
awards that have been brought after entering into force of the Convention.
The Convention will be applied tot he Republic of Moldova, on the basis of reciprocity,
only relating those awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Monaco
02-06-1982
Referring to the possibility offered by article I (3) of the Convention, the Principality of Monaco will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another contracting State; furthermore, it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Mongolia
24-10-1994
1. Mongolia will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition
and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another Contracting
State.
2. Mongolia will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships,
whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national
law of Mongolia.
Montenegro
23-10-2006
Reservations:
1. The Convention is applied in regard to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
only to those arbitral awards which were adopted after the coming of the Convention
into effect.
2. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention on a reciprocal
basis only to those arbitral awards which were adopted on the territory of the other
State Party to the Convention.
3. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention [only] with
respect to the disputes arising from the legal relations, contractual and non-contractual,
which, according to its national legislation are considered as economic.
Declaration:
The first reservation only constituted an affirmation of the legal principle of retroactivity
and that the third reservation being essentially in accordance with article I (3)
of the Convention, the word "only" was therefore to be added to the original text
and note taken that the word "economic" had been used therein as a synonym for "commercial".
Morocco
12-02-1959
The Government of His Majesty the King of Morocco will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
Mozambique
11-06-1998
The Republic of Mozambique reserves itself the right to enforce the provisions of the said Conventions on the base of reciprocity, where the artibral awards have been pronounced in the territory of another Contracting State.
Nepal
04-03-1998
The Kingdom of Nepal will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another contracting state. [The Government of Nepal] further declares that the Kingdom of Nepal will apply the Convention only to the differences arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the law of the Kingdom of Nepal.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
24-04-1964
Referring to paragraph 3 of article I of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Government of the Kingdom declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State.
New Zealand
06-01-1983
In accordance with paragraph 3 of article 1 of the Convention, the Government of New
Zealand declares that it will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity, to
the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting
State.
Accession to the Convention by the Government of New Zealand shall not extend for
the time being, pursuant to article X of the Convention, to the Cook Islands and Niue.
Nigeria
17-03-1970
In accordance with paragraph 3 of article I of the Convention, the Federal Military Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of a State party to this Convention and to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
North Macedonia
10-03-1994
1. The Convention is applied in regard to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
only to those arbitral awards which were adopted after the coming of the Convention
into effect.
2. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention on a reciprocal
basis only to those arbitral awards which were adopted on the territory of the other
State Party to the Convention.
3. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention [only] with
respect to the disputes arising from the legal relations, contractual and non-contractual,
which, according to its national legislation are considered as economic.
16-09-2009
Withdrawal of reservation:
"2. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention on a reciprocal
basis only to those arbitral awards which were adopted on the territory of the other
State Party to the Convention."
Norway
14-03-1961
1. [The Government of Norway] will apply the Convention only to the recognition and
enforcement of awards made in the territory of one of the Contracting States.
2. [The Government of Norway] will not apply the Con- vention to differences where
the subject matter of the proceedings is immovable property situated in Norway, or
a right in or to such property.
Pakistan
14-07-2005
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of [a] Contracting State.
Palau
31-03-2020
- the Republic of Palau […] undertakes to apply [the provisions of the Convention],
on the basis of reciprocity, only to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
made in the territory of another Contracting State;
- the Republic of Palau will apply the Convention only to differences arising out
of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under the laws of the Republic of Palau; and
- the Convention will be applied only to those arbitral awards which were adopted
after the coming of the Convention into effect.
Palestine
06-02-2015
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary,
and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.61.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1,
dated 23 January 2015, conveying a communication of Canada regarding the accession
of the State of Palestine to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards, dated 10 June 1958.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Canada and wishes
to recall United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according
Palestine ‘non-member observer State status in the United Nations’. In this regard,
Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of
the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral
Awards, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise
its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State
of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its
fellow States Parties.
06-02-2015
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary,
and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.40.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1,
dated 23 January 2015, conveying a communication of Israel regarding the accession
of the State of Palestine to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards, dated 10 June 1958.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Israel, the occupying
Power, and wishes to recall United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29
November 2012 according Palestine ‘non-member observer State status in the United
Nations’. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations General
Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of
Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States
Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally
respected by its fellow States Parties.
06-02-2015
The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his
compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary,
and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.39.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1,
dated 23 January 2015, conveying a communication of the United States of America regarding
the accession of the State of Palestine to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, dated 10 June 1958.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of the United States
of America and wishes to recall United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of
29 November 2012 according Palestine ‘non-member observer State status in the United
Nations’. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations General
Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral
Awards, which enters into force on 2 April 2015, the State of Palestine will exercise
its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State
of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its
fellow States Parties.
Philippines
10-06-1958
The Philippine delegation signs ad referendum this Convention with the reservation
that it does so on the basis of reciprocity.
The Philippines will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards
made only in the territory of another contracting State pursuant to Article I, paragraph
3 of the Convention.
06-07-1967
The Philippines, on the basis of reciprocity, will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State and only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national law of the State making such declaration.
Poland
10-06-1958
With reservation as mentioned in article I, para. 3.
Portugal
18-10-1994
Within the scope of the principle of reciprocity, Portugal will restrict the application of the Convention to arbitral awards pronounced in the territory of a State bound by the said Convention.
Republic of Korea, the
08-02-1973
By virtue of paragraph 3 of article I of the present Convention, the Government of the Republic of Korea declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State. It further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Romania
13-06-1961
The Romanian People's Republic will apply the Convention only to differences arising
out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under its legislation.
The Romanian People's Republic will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement
of awards made in the terri- tory of another Contracting State. As regards awards
made in the territory of certain non-contracting States, the Romanian People's Republic
will apply the Convention only on the basis of reciprocity established by joint agreement
between the parties.
Russian Federation
24-08-1960
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics will apply the provisions of this Convention in respect of arbitral awards made in the territories of non-contracting States only to the extent to which they grant reciprocal treatment.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
12-09-2000
In accordance with article 1 of [the] Convention, the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines declares that they will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State. They further declare that they will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saudi Arabia
19-04-1994
On the Basis of reciprocity, the Kingdom declares that it shall restrict the application of the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made in the territory of a Contracting State.
Serbia
12-03-2001
Confirmation upon succession:
1. The Convention is applied in regard to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia only
to those arbitral awards which were adopted after the coming of the Convention into
effect.
2. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention on a reciprocal basis
only to those arbitral awards which were adopted on the territory of the other State
Party to the Convention.
3. Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will apply the Convention [only] with respect to
the disputes arising from the legal relations, contractual and non-contractual, which,
according to its national legislation are considered as economic.
In a latter declaration dated 28 June 1982, the Government of Yugoslavia had specified
that:
The first reservation only constituted an affirmation of the legal principle of retroactivity
and that the third reservation being essentially in accordance with article I (3)
of the Convention, the word "only" was therefore to be added to the original text
and note taken that the word "economic" had been used therein as a synonym for "commercial".
Seychelles
03-02-2020
- the Republic of Seychelles will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement
of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State; and
- [the Republic of Seychelles] will apply the Convention only to differences arising
out of legal relationships whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under Seychelles national law.
21-07-2020
- Any case sub-judice in the Courts of Seychelles should not be affected by Seychelles’
accession to the Convention; and
- The Convention will apply in respect of cases after Seychelles acceded to the Convention,
and not before.
Sierra Leone
28-10-2020
1. In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone declares
that it will apply the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral
Awards made only in the Territory of another Contracting State.
2. In accordance with article 1 (3) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement
of Foreign Arbitral Awards, the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone declares
that it will apply the Convention on differences arising out of legal relationships,
whether contractual or not, which are considered commercial under the Laws of Sierra
Leone.
3. The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards only
applies in the Republic of Sierra Leone with respect to arbitration agreements concluded
and arbitral awards rendered after the date of its accession to the Convention.
Singapore
21-08-1986
The Republic of Singapore will on the basis of reciprocity apply the said Convention to the recognition and enforcement of only those awards which are made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Suriname
10-11-2022
[Suriname declares that] … on the basis of reciprocity … it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State. It [further declares] that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national law of [Suriname].
Tajikistan
14-08-2012
The Republic of Tajikistan will apply this Convention to differences and arbitral
[a]wards arised out after entering into force of this Convention with respect to the
Republic of Tajikistan and made in the territory of another Contracting State;
The Republic of Tajikistan will not apply this Convention with regard to differences
related to immovable property.
Tanzania
13-10-1964
The Government of the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar will apply the Convention, in accordance with the first sentence of article I (3) thereof, only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Tonga
12-06-2020
… the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the national law of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Trinidad and Tobago
14-02-1966
In accordance with article I of the Convention, the Govern- ment of Trinidad and Tobago declares that it will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the Law of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tunisia
17-07-1967
With the reservations provided for in article I, paragraph 3, of the Convention, that is to say, the Tunisian State will apply the Convention to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another Contracting State and only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under the Tunisian law.
Türkiye
02-07-1992
In accordance with the Article I, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Republic of Turkey declares that it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity, to the recognition and enforcement of awards made only in the territory of another contracting State. It further declares that it will apply the Convention only to differences arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial under its national law.
Turkmenistan
04-05-2022
In accordance with article I (3) of the Convention, the Government of Turkmenistan
declares that it will apply this Convention only to the recognition and enforcement
of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
In accordance with article I (3) of the Convention, the Government of Turkmenistan
declares that it will apply this Convention only in relation to disputes which are
considered as commercial disputes under the national law of Turkmenistan.
The Government of Turkmenistan will apply this Convention only to the recognition
and enforcement of awards which are rendered after the Convention enters into force
for it.
Uganda
12-02-1992
The Republic of Uganda will only apply the Convention to recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
Ukraine
10-10-1960
The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic will apply the provisions of this Convention in respect of arbitral awards made in the territories of non-contracting States only to the extent to which they grant reciprocal treatment.
20-10-2015
In February 2014 the Russian Federation launched armed aggression against Ukraine
and occupied a part of the territory of Ukraine – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol, and today exercises effective control over certain districts
of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine. These actions are in gross violation
of the Charter of the United Nations and constitute a threat to international peace
and security. The Russian Federation, as the Aggressor State and Occupying Power,
bears full responsibility for its actions and their consequences under international
law.
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/68/262 of 27 March 2014 confirmed
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized
borders. The United Nations also called upon all States, international organizations
and specialized agencies not to recognize any alteration of the status of the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
In this regard, Ukraine states that from 20 February 2014 and for the period of temporary
occupation by the Russian Federation of a part of the territory of Ukraine – the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol – as a result of the armed aggression
of the Russian Federation committed against Ukraine and until the complete restoration
of the constitutional law and order and effective control by Ukraine over such occupied
territory, as well as over certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of
Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine as a result of the aggression
of the Russian Federation, the application and implementation by Ukraine of the obligations
under the above [Convention], as applied to the aforementioned occupied and uncontrolled
territory of Ukraine, is limited and is not guaranteed.
Documents or requests made or issued by the occupying authorities of the Russian Federation,
its officials at any level in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol
and by the illegal authorities in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts
of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine, are null and void
and have no legal effect regardless of whether they are presented directly or indirectly
through the authorities of the Russian Federation.
The provisions of the [Convention] regarding the possibility of direct communication
or interaction do not apply to the territorial organs of Ukraine in the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as in certain districts of
the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control
of Ukraine. The procedure of the relevant communication is determined by the central
authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv.
04-03-2022
… Ukraine … is unable to guarantee full implementation of its obligations [under the above Convention] due to the Armed aggression of the Russian Federation and with the imposition of martial law until the complete cessation of encroachment on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.
20-11-2023
[The aforementioned treaty is] implemented on the territory of Ukraine in full, with
the exception of the territories where hostilities are (were) conducted, or temporarily
occupied by the Russian Federation, on which it is impossible to fully guarantee the
Ukrainian Party’s fulfillment of its obligations under [this treaty] as a result of
the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as the introduction
of martial law on the territory of Ukraine until the complete cessation of encroachment
on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders of Ukraine.
The regularly updated list of territories where hostilities are (were) conducted,
or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation is at the link below:
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1668-22#Text ...
United Kingdom
14-11-1979
... The Government of Bermuda will apply the Convention, in accordance with article I, paragraph 3 thereof, only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
05-05-1980
The United Kingdom will apply the Convention only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State. This declaration is also made on behalf of Gibraltar, Hong Kong and the Isle of Man to which the Convention has been extended.
26-11-1980
... The Government of the Cayman Islands and the Government of Belize will apply the Convention, in accordance with article I, paragraph 3 thereof, only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
19-04-1985
[...] the Convention will be applied in respect of Guernsey, in accordance with article I, paragraph 3 thereof, only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
28-05-2002
The Convention shall apply to the Bailiwick of Jersey in accordance with article 1, paragraph 3 thereof, only to the recognition and enforcement of awards made in the territory of another Contracting State.
United States of America
30-09-1970
The United States of America will apply the Convention, on the basis of reciprocity,
to the recognition and enforcement of only those awards made in the territory of another
Contracting State.
The United States of America will apply the Convention only to differences arising
out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered as commercial
under the national law of the United States.
16-01-2015
The United States Mission to the United Nations presents its compliments to the United
Nations and refers to the U.N. Secretary-General's depositary notification C.N.2.2015.TREATIESXXII.
1, dated January 6, 2015, regarding the purported accession of the 'State of Palestine'
to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, done
at New York June 10, 1958 (the Convention).
The Government of the United States of America does not believe the 'State of Palestine'
qualifies as a sovereign State and does not recognize it as such. Accession to the
Convention is limited to sovereign States. Therefore, the Government of the United
States of America believes that the 'State of Palestine' is not qualified to accede
to the Convention and affirms that it will not consider itself to be in a treaty relationship
with the 'State of Palestine' under the Convention.
Venezuela
08-02-1995
(a) The Republic of Venezuela will apply the Convention only to the recognition and
enforcement of foreign arbitral awards made in the territory of another Contracting
State.
(b) The Republic of Venezuela will apply the present Convention only to differences
arising out of legal relationships, whether contractual or not, which are considered
as commercial under its national law.
Vietnam
12-09-1995
1. [The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam] considers the Convention to be applicable
to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards made only in the territory of
another Contracting State. With respect to arbitral awards made in the territories
of non-contracting States, it will apply the Convention on the basis of reciprocity.
2. The Convention will be applied only to differences arising out of legal relationships
which are considered as commercial under the laws of Viet Nam.
3. Interpretation of the Convention before the Vietnamese Courts or competent authorities
should be made in accordance with the Constitution and the law of Viet Nam.