General Agreement for Cooperation between IPRI and ILA Italy

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General Agreement for Cooperation between IPRI and ILA Italy

The Italian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Italy) and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) have signed a General Agreement for Cooperation to promote cooperation, information exchange and academic programs between the two Institutions on issues surrounding the understanding and development of international law. This strategic alliance marks a significant step towards leveraging complementary expertise and resources to address pressing international legal challenges and advance innovative solutions.

The Agreement aims to:

1. Enhance the scientific and academic level of both Institutions.
2. Promote friendship and understanding between the Italian and Pakistani academics and policy makers.
3. Facilitate collaboration in research and analysis on international law.
   The Agreement outlines various forms of cooperation, including:
4. Mutual research programs.
5. Exchange of publications and materials.
6. Scholar exchange for conferences and seminars.
7. Collaboration on academic programs.
   Both organisations are eager to commence joint activities under the Agreement and are confident that this partnership will yield valuable outcomes for legal and policy stakeholders in both Countries.
   IPRI is one of the oldest non-partisan think-tanks focusing on all facets of National Security including international relations and law, strategic studies, governance and public policy and economic security in Pakistan. Established in 1999, IPRI is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan.
   Established in 1925 as the Italian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA), ILA Italy intends to promote the study and development of international law, both public and private, and the respect for the legal system. Among other initiatives, it is worth mentioning the establishment of the National Study Group on the identification of customary international law (coordinated by Prof. A. Tanzi) at the invitation of the Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations. Its contribution has been acknowledged by the International Law Commission.
   
   Milan/Islamabad, 26 April 2024