Rabat: The opening session of the 82nd gathering of the Institute of International Law, which will continue until August 31, was inaugurated with a Message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him. This message was delivered to the participants by the President of the Institute, Mohamed Bennouna.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the session, held at Mohammed V University in Rabat, will address a range of critical topics relevant to current international affairs. Discussions will include “Rules on the prevention of damage applicable to the environment of areas beyond national jurisdiction,” “International intellectual property law and pandemics: access to medicines, prevention, preparedness and response,” and “Status and functions of assemblies of States Parties to a treaty.”
Founded on September 8, 1873, at the Ghent Town Hall in Belgium, the Institute of International Law is the oldest continuous institution dedicated to international law, marking its 150th anniversary in 2023. The Ins
titute aims to foster the development of international law and has maintained its operations uninterrupted, except during the periods of the two World Wars. Its membership comprises judges from international courts, officials from national and international bodies associated with international law, and academics.
The Institute holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, which allows it to contribute to the discussions within the UN. In 1904, the Institute of International Law was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for its pioneering role in promoting arbitration between States as a method for peaceful dispute resolution, becoming the first institution to be awarded this prestigious accolade.