Member States
The membership of AALCO reflects the Organization’s unique character as the only intergovernmental forum jointly representing Asia and Africa in the field of international law. Today, AALCO brings together 49 Member States - comprising 32 Asian States and 17 African States - along with 2 Permanent Observers (Australia and New Zealand).
This diverse membership embodies the Bandung Spirit of 1955, rooted in solidarity, equality, and cooperation between the two continents. It ensures that the perspectives of nearly half of humanity are represented in discussions on international law and that the legal concerns of developing countries are articulated at the multilateral level.
Membership of AALCO is open to all Asian and African States that accept its Statutes and Statutory Rules, with applications considered collectively by Member States. The steady growth of membership, including the most recent accessions of Burkina Faso and Djibouti in 2024, demonstrates the Organization’s continued relevance as a trusted platform for legal consultation, dialogue, and cooperation.
Asia (32 States)
- South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
- East Asia: China, Japan, DPR Korea, Republic of Korea, Mongolia
- West Asia (Middle East): Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye, Yemen
- Others: Cyprus, Palestine
Africa (17 States)
- Northern Africa: Egypt, Libya, Sudan
- West Africa: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone
- East Africa: Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda
- Indian Ocean Islands: Mauritius
Permanent Observers: Australia, New Zealand
The steady growth of membership demonstrates the continued relevance of AALCO as the only intergovernmental forum uniting Asia and Africa on matters of international law.