The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Anita Annet Among has delivered the opening statement of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 63rd Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference held at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
In his message read by Speaker Among today morning, President Museveni warmly welcomed delegates from across Asia and Africa, describing the hosting of Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference in Uganda as a profound privilege and an opportunity to reaffirm Uganda’s commitment to strengthening international law and cooperation between the two continents.
President Museveni noted that the meeting was not ordinary but a demonstration of shared vision, collective aspirations and unwavering commitment to strengthening the bonds between Asia and Africa through dialogue, cooperation and the rule of law.
The President noted that Uganda was proud to host Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference for the second time, having last hosted the session in 1993 reminds the delegates that the organization, born out of the historic Bandung Conference of 1955, has grown into a platform of 49 member states whose contributions to global legal frameworks remain invaluable.
President Museveni, through Speaker Among, highlighted Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference role in shaping key conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.
He stressed that in the face of challenges like climate change, insecurity, economic inequality and technological disruptions, the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference voice is more critical than ever.
“Asia and Africa must not merely react to global legal developments but must actively shape them in line with our priorities of sustainable development, sovereignty, and justice,” The President massage reads in part.
The President commended the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference Secretariat for maintaining strong relations with international institutions such as the United Nations and urged member states to continue strengthening engagement, enhancing legal capacity, promoting inclusivity in global governance and addressing emerging issues such as cyber security and artificial intelligence.
He further extended gratitude to all government ministries, security organs, and partners whose combined efforts ensured the successful organization of the conference.
President Museveni called on delegates to chart a bold path forward that renews the Bandung Spirit and strengthens the solidarity of Asia and Africa saying that that the future of peace, prosperity, and justice depends on shared ability to work as one.
The 63rd Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization Conference Session attracted Government Ministers, diplomats, legal scholars, and observers from across Asia and Africa which reaffirming Uganda’s role as a hub for international dialogue and cooperation.
