AMCA Participates in the Global Dispute Resolution Symposium in Istanbul

At the invitation of AMCA’s partner, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, representatives of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of Armenia (AMCA) participated in the Global Dispute Resolution Symposium held on May 4–8, 2026, in Istanbul.

The Symposium was organized by the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce in partnership with the Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC), with the project made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of State.

AMCA was represented by Lilit Petrosyan, Norayr Baghdasaryan, Vardan Lablajyan, and Arsen Yengibaryan. The Armenian delegation also included judges and advocates from Armenia, reflecting the country’s growing engagement in advancing alternative dispute resolution.

The Symposium brought together judges, arbitration institutions, and advocates from around 18 countries to discuss key developments in dispute resolution. Particular attention was given to the role of judges in case referrals, arbitration proceedings, the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, interim measures, mediation processes, and the enforcement of mediated settlements.

The program also provided a valuable platform for comparative discussions on judicial support for ADR, including court approaches to dispute resolution, institutional strategies, referral mechanisms, obligations under the New York Convention and the Singapore Convention, and the importance of judicial training in strengthening ADR practice.

The discussions on May 7–8 focused specifically on the role of institutions within the ADR ecosystem, arbitration and mediation case management, and sustainable strategies for the promotion and long-term development of ADR institutions.

Participation in the Symposium provided an important opportunity for AMCA to strengthen its international professional cooperation, exchange experience with leading dispute resolution practitioners and institutions, and engage in discussions on contemporary approaches and best practices in the field. AMCA continues to emphasize international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and institutional development as key components in strengthening an effective, reliable, and competitive arbitration and mediation framework in Armenia.