VIENNA CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF TREATIES

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, adopted in 1969 and entering into force in 1980, stands as a cornerstone in international law, providing a comprehensive framework for the formation, interpretation, and termination of treaties between sovereign states.This abstract offers a succinct overview of the treaty, highlighting its key principles and contributions to the development of international legal norms.The Convention begins by defining the terms and scope of treaties, emphasizing the principle of pacta sunt servanda, which underscores the fundamental obligation of states to fulfill their treaty commitments.It further establishes the criteria for treaty formation, emphasizing the consent of…