As more Indo-Pacific nations seek to improve or develop amphibious capabilities, PALS provides a useful venue for senior amphibious force leaders to share ideas and enhance cooperation towards common interests that promote stability. The purpose of this Charter is to guide the voluntary, cooperative actions of the PALS participating forces in planning and hosting PALS. This document is not intended to be an international agreement and it is not enforceable under international or domestic law. This Charter does not confer or create any rights or obligations for any PALS partner and does not modify or add to any existing international agreement.