On February 3, 2026, the Republic of Botswana deposited its instrument of accession to the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the Convention’s depository.

Botswana will become a contracting party of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), with effect from April 4, 2026. It will be the 128th contracting party of the PCA. 

In welcoming Botswana’s accession, the PCA described it as an expression of support for the PCA’s work and for the peaceful settlement of international disputes.