Global Unity in Upholding the Rule of Law: 14 Nations Unite with Historic Bangkok Declaration

September 20, 2024 – On September 19, 2024, Prof. Dr. Nakarin Mektrairat, President of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand Preside over the closing ceremony of the 6th Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and Similar Institutions (AACC) Conference on “Constitutional Court and Similar Institutions in Strengthening Constitutional Justice for a Sustainable Society” at Athenee Hotel Tel Bangkok Bangkok which is an international forum under the framework of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Similar Institutions Present papers on issues related to the determination of constitutionality, rule of law, protection of human rights, etc. of Members, Observers and Guests, with the Presidents of foreign Constitutional Courts and equivalent institutions from Asia, representing a total of 14 countries and 4 regional groups of Constitutional Courts, attended the meeting from 17 to 21 September 2024, for a total of 5 full days.

During the meeting of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand as the chairman of the meeting and the member countries of the Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and Similar Institutions (AACC) jointly prepared the Bangkok Declaration (Bangkok Declaration), the essence of which is to adhere to the principle of supreme legality of the Constitution. Principles of separation of powers Protection of fundamental rights and the need for the principle of independence of the judiciary. All of this is the basis of justice, peace and stability in the world society. In a rapidly changing world Whether it is technology, environment and social change.

The meeting took into account the important role of constitutional justice in promoting and supporting a sustainable society by adhering to the rule of law. The protection of fundamental rights is essential to address global problems such as climate change. Resource management and social justice. The Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and equivalent institutions also emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation by adapting the constitutional framework to new challenges, stressing the importance of protecting human rights and constitutional protection guarantees. Even in times of conflict, this will lead to sustainability and peace. Including the importance of ensuring access to justice. As part of efforts to maintain lasting peace and stability in the state society To combat climate change and promote it In this regard, the association would like to express its best wishes for the success of the Republic of Azerbaijan in hosting the twenty-ninth time (COP 29) of the meeting of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

During the meeting of the AACC Committee of Members (BoMM), ways to promote justice, peace and human rights were widely discussed. Including uniting to not support any action that threatens the life, security, freedom and dignity of individuals and the nation. To lead to a peaceful and sustainable society and expressed concern over the events taking place in different areas, such as Palestine. The meeting agreed that the members of the association will not jointly support any action that threatens the life, security and freedom of the nation and the people. This includes the Palestinians.

The members of the Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions share a common position in their dedication to the principles of constitutional justice in the context of sustainable development. Support the community to be more expansive For equity and an equitable world Committed to a common goal Continue to strengthen cooperation with the Constitutional Court and other equivalent institutions globally. with the support of the Venice Commission and the United Nations Institute Including inter-regional and regional cooperation of other related associations and communities. promoting the rule of law and the protection of human rights as well as access to judicial process This is historical evidence that demonstrates its outstanding role in guiding the academic development of the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand in the international arena. Including the successful holding of the General Conference (Congress) and the Council of Members Meeting (BoMM) in Thailand, which will further the development of the work of the Association of Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions in Asia in the future.

In addition, countries have increasingly paid attention to the Constitutional Court. This meeting led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation between the Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and Equitable Institutions (AACC) and the Ibero-American Conference of Judges of Constitutional Courts (CIJC), and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation between the Constitutional Court of Mongolia and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At its next meeting, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan will assume the presidency of the Asian Association of Constitutional Courts and Equitable Institutions (AACC) for the seventh time (2025-2027), after Thailand. and the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Accepting the post of president of the association for the eighth time (2027-2029), which demonstrates the importance of promoting the principles of constitutional justice in the context of sustainable development. The Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand is the host of this general assembly (Congress).