After the Netherlands proposed that the Hague Conference on Private International Law admit the Republic of Armenia as its newest member, the Secretary General of the Organization has officially commenced a six-month voting period for existing members to decide on Armenia’s admission. The Netherlands submitted the proposal after Armenia had expressed interest in joining the Hague Conference.
Existing members now have until May 6, 2014 to submit their vote. Armenia only needs a simple majority of the votes in order to join this organization.