This keynote speech was delivered by Justice Antonio T. Carpio (Ret.) on November 26, 2019, during the 50th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The content shared here is a brief overview and not the full speech. For a complete account, please refer to the original source.

Justice Antonio T. Carpio’s keynote address celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. He emphasizes the importance of treaties in maintaining international relations, particularly their role in ensuring uniform interpretation and peaceful dispute resolution. The speech discusses the Vienna Convention’s application in Philippine jurisprudence, notably in the South China Sea Arbitration.

Key Points:

1. Treaties as a cornerstone of international law.
2. Importance of uniform treaty interpretation.
3. The Vienna Convention’s impact on Philippine legal matters.
4. The application of the Vienna Convention in the South China Sea Arbitration.