The CICA Secretariat is pleased to announce the official entry into force of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Secretariat, its Personnel and Representatives of Members of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia on 8 November 2026, marking a significant milestone in the institutional development of CICA as a trusted multilateral platform for dialogue, cooperation and confidence building.
The Convention serves as a key instrument providing the Secretariat with the legal capacity necessary to exercise its functions in the territory of each Party. It guarantees that the Secretariat, its personnel, and representatives of Member States can carry out their mandates with the full legal protections, privileges, and immunities essential for independent and effective functioning, in line with internationally recognized standards.
To date, fourteen CICA Member States have ratified the Convention: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, the State of Palestine, Tajikistan, and Türkiye.
The CICA Secretariat expresses its deep appreciation to all Member States that have ratified the Convention, making a vital contribution to advancing the organization’s legal capacity.
