A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict.
Participating States and International Organisations
The Montreux Document is supported by 61 States and 3 International Organisations.
African Region: (5)
State
Participant Since
Angola
17 September 2008
Madagascar
9 November 2015
Sierra Leone
17 September 2008
South Africa
17 September 2008
Uganda
23 July 2009
Asia Pacific Region: (8)
State
Participant Since
Afghanistan
17 September 2008
China
17 September 2008
Cyprus
29 September 2009
Iraq
17 September 2008
Japan
6 February 2014
Jordan
18 May 2009
Kuwait
2 May 2013
Qatar
30 April 2009
Eastern Europe Region: (16)
State
Participant Since
Albania
17 February 2009
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9 March 2009
Bulgaria
8 January 2013
Croatia
22 May 2013
Czech Republic
14 November 2013
Republic of North Macedonia
3 February 2009
Georgia
22 October 2009
Hungary
1 February 2011
Latvia
9 June 2025
Lithuania
13 June 2012
Montenegro
12 December 2018
Poland
17 September 2008
Romania
21 September 2023
Slovakia
14 July 2021
Slovenia
24 July 2012
Ukraine
17 September 2008
Latin American and Caribbean Region: (6)
State
Participant Since
Chile
6 April 2009
Costa Rica
25 October 2011
Ecuador
12 February 2009
Honduras
15 August 2025
Panama
14 June 2019
Uruguay
22 April 2009
Western Europe and Others Region: (26)
State
Participant Since
Australia
17 September 2008
Austria
17 September 2008
Belgium
28 February 2012
Canada
17 September 2008
Denmark
9 August 2010
Estonia
6 July 2016
Finland
25 November 2011
France
17 September 2008
Germany
17 September 2008
Greece
13 March 2009
Iceland
22 October 2012
Ireland
17 November 2014
Italy
15 June 2009
Liechtenstein
27 April 2009
Luxembourg
27 November 2013
Malta
29 September 2020
Monaco
09 April 2015
Netherlands
20 February 2009
New Zealand
14 October 2013
Norway
8 June 2012
Portugal
27 March 2009
Spain
20 May 2009
Switzerland
17 September 2008
Sweden
17 September 2008
United Kingdom
17 September 2008
United States of America
17 September 2008
International Organisations
Organisation
Participant Since
European Union
27 August 2012
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
21 November 2013
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe