First of all, it has to be a binding instrument, which means that the contracting parties intended to create legal rights and duties. Secondly, the instrument must be concluded by states or international organizations with treaty-making power. Thirdly, it has to be governed by international law.
Treaties can be bilateral (between two states) or multilateral (between three or more states). Treaties can also include the creation of rights for individuals. Treaties are commonly called 'agreements', 'conventions', `protocols' or `covenants' , and less commonly `exchanges of letters'.
Three such broad functions may be discerned; namely, the development and codification of international law, the establishment of new levels of cooperation and integration between states, and the resolution of actual and potential international conflict.
In addition to treaties, there are other less formal international agreements. These include such efforts as the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Types of agreements under Indian Contract Act, 1872 Valid agreement. Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Void agreement. Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Wagering Agreements. Contingent Agreement. Voidable agreement. Express and implied agreements. Illegal Agreements.
Geneva Protocol. Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) ... United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540) ... Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ... International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR (2005)) ... International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) ... Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
United Nations Office of Legal Affairs The discharge of the depositary functions of the Secretary-General of the United Nations under more than 560 multilateral treaties; and. The registration and publication of treaties and international agreements under Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
Three such broad functions may be discerned; namely, the development and codification of international law, the establishment of new levels of cooperation and integration between states, and the resolution of actual and potential international conflict.