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Mauritius Ratifies and Uzbekistan Accedes to the Singapore Convention on Mediation

Mauritius ratified and Uzbekistan acceded to the Singapore Convention on Mediation in August 2026.

What Changed

  • Mauritius ratified the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 17 August 2026 as the 23rd State party.
  • Uzbekistan acceded to the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 28 August 2026 as the 24th State party.
  • The Convention enters into force for Mauritius on 17 February 2027 and for Uzbekistan on 28 February 2027.

According to official announcements from UNCITRAL News, Mauritius ratified the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation, on 17 August 2026. With this ratification, Mauritius became the twenty-third State party to the agreement, with entry into force scheduled for 17 February 2027.

Separately, Uzbekistan acceded to the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 28 August 2026. Uzbekistan became the twenty-fourth State party to the treaty, which is set to enter into force for Uzbekistan on 28 February 2027.

Who May Be Affected

Parties participating in international commercial mediation involving mediated settlement agreements linked to Mauritius or Uzbekistan.

Cross-Border Context

Facilitates cross-border recognition and enforcement of international commercial settlement agreements resulting from mediation.

What to check next

  • Check the status page of the Singapore Convention on Mediation on the official UNCITRAL repository to monitor future ratifications and official status details.

This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Consult the official text and obtain advice appropriate to your circumstances where needed.

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