UNCITRAL was established by the UN General Assembly in 1966 to promote the progressive harmonisation and unification of international trade law.
It is the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. It also aims to modernize and harmonize rules on international business.
The Commission comprises 60 member States elected by the United Nations General Assembly for a term of six years. Membership is structured to ensure representation of the world’s various geographic regions and its principal economic and legal systems.
India is a founding member of UNCITRAL. India is only one of eight countries which have been a member of UNCITRAL since its inception. Last year, it was re-elected for a term of six years (2016-2022).
India hosted the golden jubilee celebrations of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) last year.