Permanent Court of Arbitration

🔹 #OnThisDay in 1913: Inauguration of the #PeacePalace, headquarters of the #PCA 🔹 🏛️ The Peace Palace in The Hague was inaugurated on 28 August 1913 to house the @PCA_CPA, established at the First #HaguePeaceConference in 1899 as the first global mechanism for the settlement of international disputes. 🤝 To support the mission of the #PCA, its founding States decided to build a dedicated courthouse to encourage States to resolve their disputes peacefully: the #PermanentCourtofArbitration’s Palace of Peace. 🏗️ The Palace's construction was made possible through the contributions of the #PCA’s founding States, who provided materials & works of art symbolizing their shared commitment to peace and justice ➡️ bit.ly/4n2ji5H ⚖ Today, from its historic headquarters at the Peace Palace, the #PCA continues to provide #disputeresolution services to States, State entities, intergovernmental organizations, and private parties. ℹ️ Learn more about the history of the #PeacePalace ➡️ bit.ly/41qrvsf #PalaisdelaPaix #PalaciodelaPaz #Vredespaleis

🔹 #PCA News | #PCA Delegation at 70th #CAHDI Meeting 🔹 🏛️ This week, #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak, Senior Legal Counsel José Luis Aragón Cardiel, and Legal Counsel Stefan Schäferling represented the @PCA_CPA at the 70th meeting of the @coe Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI) in Strasbourg. ⚖️ The #PCA was pleased to contribute on the topic of the peaceful settlement of disputes and looks forward to continuing its support of the important work of the Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI). #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹 #PCA News | Discussion on “State Measures & Investor Rights in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape: Lessons, Limits and Future Pathways” during #Paris @ArbitrationWeek 2026 🇫🇷🔹 ⚖️ Next week, #PCA Senior Legal Counsel Dr. Túlio Di Giacomo Toledo will participate in a discussion panel hosted by Vanguard International Dispute Resolution on "𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 & 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚: 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨". 📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 🕒 Time: 14:30 – 16:30 📍 Venue: Hôtel Le Marois, Paris 🇫🇷 Dr. Di Giacomo Toledo will join Meg Kinnear, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab C.Arb, FCIArb, Amy Roebuck Frey, and Sophia Von Dewall to discuss emerging trends and address strategic considerations relevant to both host States and investors navigating today's increasingly complex legal and regulatory frameworks. The session will be followed by a cocktail reception. 🔗To register ➡️ bit.ly/4uDV5Y9 #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage #PAW2026

🔹 #PCA News | Visit of the newly appointed Ambassador of #Ghana 🇬🇭🔹 🏛️ #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak had the honour of receiving the Ambassador of #Ghana 🇬🇭, H.E. Mr. Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah, at the PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace. They were accompanied by Mrs. Naa Lamiokor Mills Barnes, First Secretary/Political and Economic of @GhanaEmbNL, and Ms. Christine Amankwa, Assistant Legal Counsel at the #PCA. 🤝 The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for further engagement regarding Ghana’s possible accession to the #PCA. #PermanentCourtofArbitration

🔹 #PCA News | Visit of the Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs of #Singapore 🇸🇬🔹 🏛️ Last week, #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak had the honour of receiving the Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs of Singapore 🇸🇬, H.E. Mr. @edwintongcf SC, at the #PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace. ⚖️ They were accompanied by Mr. Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary of @minlawsg, Ms. Sarala Subramaniam Kumari Subramaniam, Director-General, International and Advisory; Director of Legal Services, Legal Services Regulatory Authority of the Ministry of Law, Ms. Ellis See, Director (Legal Industry & Talent Development) & Director (Special Duties), Mr. @MartinDoe7 Rodriguez, #PCA Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Túlio Di Giacomo Toledo, #PCA Senior Legal Counsel, and Ms. Kelly Cheung, #PCA Assistant Legal Counsel. #PermanentCourtofArbitration

🔹 #PCA News | 5th #PCA Vis Pre-Moot in #Singapore 🇸🇬🔹 🏛️ On 5-6 March 2026, the @PCA_CPA Singapore Office 🇸🇬, in collaboration with Maxwell Chambers, hosted practice rounds for the 33rd @VisMootVienna & the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong. The 5th #PCA Singapore Vis Pre-Moot was co-hosted by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, whose rules govern this year’s moot problem. 🌏 This year, 8 teams from 4 countries came together to compete in the 5th #PCA Singapore Vis Pre-Moot: • China-EU School of Law at the China University of Political Science and Law • East China University of Political Science and Law • Gadjah Mada University • @NALSAR_Official • @NLUDofficial • @NUSingapore • @sgSMU • West Bengal National University of Juridical Science 🏆 After 3 sessions, the @NALSAR_Official, @NUSingapore and the Gadjah Mada University emerged as the top 3 teams. 🏅 Mahi Dasgupta, Elizabeth Jessica Manullang and Altaf Rashan Hoesein earned the top 3 oralist awards for their exceptional performances. ⚖️ The #PCA Vis Pre-Moots give participants the opportunity to present their arguments before tribunals of international #arbitration experts. The teams receive valuable feedback to help them prepare for the @VisMootVienna & the Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong. 🤝 The #PCA thanks all the students, coaches and arbitrators who participated in this year’s PCA Singapore Vis Pre-Moot & wishes all participants the best of luck in their upcoming #VisMoot journey 🍀! #PermanentCourtofArbitration #PCAPreMoot #CISG

🔹 #PCA News | 7th #PCA Vis Pre-Moot in #BuenosAires 🇦🇷🔹 🏛️ On 5-6 March 2026, the @PCA_CPA Buenos Aires Office hosted practice moot rounds at the San Martín Palace for the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. ⚖️ Throughout the #PCA Buenos Aires Vis Pre-Moot, each team had the opportunity to plead before tribunals composed of #internationalarbitration specialists from various jurisdictions and legal backgrounds. The participants received detailed feedback to assist in their final preparations for the Vis Moot in Vienna. 🌎 Over two days of high-level advocacy, teams from @UBAonline 🇦🇷, @UChile 🇨🇱, @UnivMontevideo 🇺🇾, and @UNRoficial 🇦🇷 demonstrated exceptional skill in both Claimant and Respondent roles. 🏆 After an intense final round, the #PCA is pleased to announce the results: 🏅 Winning Team: Universidad de Buenos Aires (@UBAonline) 🏅 Top Oralist Award: Ms. Agustina López Valenzuela (@UnivMontevideo) 👏 Congratulations to the winners and to all participants for their outstanding performance! 🤝 Following the first day of hearings, a reception was held at the Palace, allowing students and arbitrators to connect and share insights in a unique diplomatic setting. The #PCA Vis Pre-Moots continue to provide a vital platform for the next generation of international #arbitration experts. 🙏 The #PCA would like to thank all teams, arbitrators, and @Cancilleria_Ar for making this 7th edition a tremendous success. 🍀 Best of luck to all teams as they prepare for the next stages of the competition! ℹ️ For more information about the @PCA_CPA Buenos Aires Office ➡️ bit.ly/3rZWNaU #PermanentCourtofArbitration #VisMoot #PCAPreMoot

🔸 #PCA Press Release | #PCA Case No. 2025-45: Arbitration pursuant to the Asylum Partnership Agreement (The Republic of Rwanda v. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) 🔸 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Members of the diplomatic corps and general public, as well as press representatives, are welcome to follow the hearing in-person at the Peace Palace, The Hague, subject to prior registration with the PCA in accordance with the processes set out in the press release. 📄 Please click here to access the full press release in English ➡ bit.ly/4sFWsUm & in French ➡ bit.ly/4lpE8fF ℹ️ For more information about the #arbitration ➡ bit.ly/49Uy61e #PermanentCourtofArbitration

🔹#PCA News | Visit of Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty of the Department of Trade and Industry of the #Philippines 🇵🇭🔹 🏛️ This week, #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak had the honour of welcoming Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty (@abg16272) of @DtiPhilippines 🇵🇭, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of the #Philippines @malaya_ed, to the #PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace. 🤝 The meeting offered an opportunity to discuss the #PCA’s services for the peaceful settlement of disputes and potential areas for further cooperation in the realm of international #disputeresolution mechanisms that support trade and investment frameworks. #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹#PCA News: Visit of the newly appointed Ambassador of Serbia🔹 #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak received H.E. Ambassador Dr. Marina Jovićević of Serbia for a courtesy meeting at the #PCA’s headquarters, the #PeacePalace.

🔹#PCA News: Visit of the Ambassador of the United Republic of #Tanzania 🇹🇿🔹    🏛️ #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak had the honour of receiving the Ambassador of Tanzania H.E. Caroline Kitana Chipeta (@CarollaChipeta) @UbaloziTheHague at the #PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace.   🤝 The meeting offered an opportunity for a constructive exchange on the possible accession of #Tanzania 🇹🇿 to the #PCA. #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹 #PCA News: Visit of delegation from #Morocco 🇲🇦🔹 Today, the Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak was honoured to welcome the Director of Civil Affairs and Legal and Judicial Professions @justice_gov_ma, who was accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Basri. 🤝 The meeting offered an opportunity to discuss further cooperation between the #PCA and #Morocco 🇲🇦 #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹 #PCA News: Joint #PCA - #ICJ briefing for newly appointed Ambassadors and Legal Advisers 🔹 🏛️ Yesterday, the @PCA_CPA and the @CIJ_ICJ jointly organised a briefing for newly appointed Ambassadors and Legal Advisers. ⚖️ This event provided a valuable opportunity for both Courts to introduce diplomats to the significant work being carried out by the Courts at the #PeacePalace. #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹#PCA News: Visit Viceminister for Administration and Technical Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of #Paraguay 🇵🇾🔹

 🏛️ Today, #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak and Deputy Secretary-General @MartinDoe7 had the honour of receiving a delegation from #Paraguay 🇵🇾 at the #PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace, headed by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Aranda Daroczi, Viceminister for Administration and Technical Affairs of the @mreparaguay, and H.E. Mr. Enrique Franco, Ambassador of the Embassy of Paraguay in Belgium. They were accompanied by Mr. Raúl Martínez, Director General for Bilateral Affairs, and Ms. Mireia Solés López, #PCA Assistant Legal Counsel. 🤝 The visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the work of the #PCA and to discuss ongoing cooperation between the #PCA and #Paraguay. #PermanentCourtofArbitration #Courpermanentedarbitrage

🔹#PCA News: Visit delegation from #Mongolia 🇲🇳🔹 🏛️ Today, #PCA Secretary-General @Marcin_Czepelak had the honour of receiving a delegation from #Mongolia 🇲🇳 at the #PCA’s headquarters at the #PeacePalace, headed by Mr. Myagmar Nergui, State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, and in the presence of H.E @boldlu, Ambassador of #Mongolia in Brussels.   🤝 During the meeting, they discussed capacity building possibilities to further strengthen cooperation between the #PCA and #Mongolia. #PermanentCourtofArbitration