2025 ASEAN Treaty on Extradition

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Article 24 –  Settlement of Disputes
Any difference or dispute between the Parties arising from the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Treaty shall be settled amicably through consultation or negotiation between the Parties through diplomatic channels or any other peaceful means for the settlement of disputes as agreed between the Parties.

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Article 29 – Entry into Force and Denunciation

1. This Treaty shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval by each signatory State in accordance with its laws. The instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval of a signatory State shall be deposited with the Depositary.
2. This Treaty shall enter into force for those signatory States that have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval 30 days after the date on which at least six signatory States have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval with the Depositary.
3. For each signatory State that deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval with the Depositary after the deposit of the sixth instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval, this Treaty shall enter into force 30 days from the date of deposit by that State of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval with the Depositary.

2004 Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

2007 ASEAN Convention on Counter Terrorism

2019 Model ASEAN Extradition Treaty

2025 ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Enhancing Cooperation in Locating and Arresting Criminal Fugitives

ASEAN Secretariat accessed on 01/12/2025