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| Summary Information | |
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| Full Title |
1965 Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States |
| Short Title / Abbreviations |
ICSID Convention, Washington Convention |
| CIL Subject Classification | |
| Citations to Text | 575 UNTS 159, [1991] ATS 23, 4 ILM 532 (1965), UKTS 25(1967) |
| Date of Adoption | 18/03/1965 |
| Place of Adoption | Washington, United States of America |
| Secretariat / Relevant Authority |
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) |
| Dispute settlement provisions |
Chapter VIII: Disputes Between Contracting States Article 64: “Any dispute arising between Contracting States concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention which is not settled by negotiation shall be referred to the International Court of Justice by the application of any party to such dispute, unless the States concerned agree to another method of settlement.” |
| Depository |
Secretary-General of the United Nations |
| Entry Into Force Status | In Force |
| Date of Entry into Force |
14/10/1966 |
| Entry into Force / Termination Provisions |
Article 68(2): “This Convention shall enter into force 30 days after the date of deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. It shall enter into force for each State which subsequently deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval 30 days after the date of such deposit.” |
| General Status | 154 Parties (as of 07/2020) |
| Links to Current Status/Reservations |
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
United Nations Treaty Collection |
| Status | |
| ASEAN States | |
| Brunei Darussalam |
Signature 16/09/2002 Ratification 16/09/2002 |
| Cambodia |
Signature 05/11/1993 Ratification 20/12/2004 |
| Indonesia |
Signature 16/02/1968 Ratification 28/09/1968 |
| Lao PDR | |
| Malaysia |
Signature 22/10/1965 Ratification 08/08/1966 |
| Myanmar | |
| Philippines |
Signature 26/09/1978 Ratification 17/11/1978 |
| Singapore |
Signature 02/02/1968 Ratification 14/10/1968 |
| Thailand |
Signature 06/12/1985 |
| Vietnam | |
| Related Instruments | |
| Related Instruments |
1958 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards |
| External Links |
United Nations Treaty Collection accessed on 26/07/2021 |
| Additional Information |
This instrument established the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). |
