International Agreements
International agreements are agreements under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely states and international organizations. They form a common frame of reference, bringing an element of stability and predictability to the relations between states.
International agreements can be loosely compared to contracts: both are means of willing parties assuming obligations among themselves, and a party to either that fails to live up to their obligations can be held liable under international law for that breach. The central principle of treaty law is expressed in the maxim pacta sunt servanda —"pacts must be respected".
The United Nations aims to facilitate cooperation in international law and the achievement of world peace. It is the main global platform for dialogue towards these goals for all 192 member states.
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