Asian parties reject ‘unilateral actions’, call for respect for international law
The Hindu · Stanly Johny ·
ICAPP's Seoul Declaration rejects unilateral actions, urges adherence to international law and UN Charter, and calls for peaceful dispute resolution and democratic accountability.
The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) on Friday (November 6, 2026) adopted the Seoul Declaration, expressing concern over unilateral actions and reaffirming state sovereignty and territorial integrity, while also calling for strict adherence to the principles of the UN Charter amid growing geopolitical tensions.
The declaration was unanimously adopted at the 13th General Assembly of ICAPP, held in Seoul from November 4 to 6, with representatives of 83 political parties from across Asia participating. The summit was jointly hosted by South Korea’s governing Democratic Party and the Opposition People Power Party.
The plenary sessions of the Assembly, attended by representatives from Palestine, Iran, China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and others, saw discussions on contemporary conflicts, including in Palestine and Iran. Though there is no reference to these conflicts in the declaration, members expressed “great concern” on unilateral actions, intensifying geopolitical rivalry and weakening international cooperation. It said non-interference in the internal affairs of states, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and the equal status of all nations were essential to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation.
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