THE FUNCTIONS AND IMPORTANCE OF REPRESENTATION OF STATES IN THEIR RELATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF A UNIVERSAL CHARACTER

Abstract

The development of international relations has accelerated rapidly since the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. Relationships now extend not only between states but also involve public international organizations, or Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs). Following the Second World War, the establishment of the United Nations and its specialized agencies and other organs has significantly boosted international cooperation and the formation of treaties as a source of international law. The United Nations, along with its specialized agencies and other organs, is often referred to as an international organization of universal character. Both member and non-member states engage in cooperation with this universal organization. The presence of state representation in such a universal international organization is crucial for strengthening the ties between states and international organizations.

Keywords

• international organization of a universal character
• cooperation
• states representation