Royal Decree ratifies Oman joining SE Asia Cooperation Treaty

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal Decree ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.

The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) was established in 1976 and embodies universal principles of peaceful coexistence and friendly cooperation among States in Southeast Asia. It is a legally-binding code for inter-state relations in the region and beyond.

The Treaty has been amended three times, in 1987, 1998, and 2010, to allow for accession by states outside Southeast Asia as well as for regional organisations whose members are sovereign states. As of August 2022, there are 49 High Contracting Parties to the TAC. For more information about the treaty please click here.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic news report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.