United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Transport and Tourism Division

Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network

The Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network is the first treaty to have been developed under the auspices of the UNESCAP secretariat and deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

It provides a framework for coordinated development of the international highways in Asia, as well as between Asia and Europe , giving the member countries a platform to discuss technical and institutional issues to improve the quality of the network and increase the efficiency of its operation.

The Agreement is an important tool to facilitate international trade and tourism, promote regional integration and enhance international cooperation.

It was adopted on 18 November 2003 by an intergovernmental meeting held in Bangkok , was open for signature in April 2004 in Shanghai and entered into force on 4 July 2005.

As of now the Agreement has been signed by 28 member states of which 23 are Parties.
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How was the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network developed?

The Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network (English/Russian/Chinese)

Signing ceremony in Shanghai

Working Group on the Asian Highway

Status of signatories to the Agreement

Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network
	The Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network is the first treaty to have been developed under the auspices of the UNESCAP secretariat and deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. It provides a framework for coordinated development of the international highways in Asia, as well as between Asia and Europe , giving the member countries a platform to discuss technical and institutional issues to improve the quality of the network and increase the efficiency of its operation. The Agreement is an important tool to facilitate international trade and tourism, promote regional integration and enhance international cooperation.
It was adopted on 18 November 2003 by an intergovernmental meeting held in Bangkok , was open for signature in April 2004 in Shanghai and entered into force on 4 July 2005. As of now the Agreement has been signed by 28 member states of which 23 are Parties. Please click the following links to find more information: How was the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network developed? The Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network (English/Russian/Chinese) Signing ceremony in Shanghai Working Group on the Asian Highway Status of signatories to the Agreement