VCLT (Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties)

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) is an international agreement established in 1969 that provides the legal framework for how countries create, interpret, and manage treaties. Treaties are formal agreements between nations, like contracts, that bind them to certain obligations. The VCLT sets out rules to ensure treaties are clear, adhered to, and interpreted consistently, promoting stability and cooperation in international relations. It covers aspects such as how treaties are made, when they become effective, how to handle conflicts or changes, and how to terminate them, thereby helping countries interact peacefully and predictably.