It operated under the supervision of the League of Nations and played a crucial role in addressing conflicts related to property restitution, compensation claims, and jurisdictional disagreements stemming from the exchange.
This exchange, while aimed at reducing ethnic tensions, caused numerous disputes over properties, assets, and the interpretation of legal provisions To address these issues, the Greco-Turkish Agreement of 1926 established the Greco-Turkish Mixed Arbitral Tribunal, which functioned alongside the Mixed Commission for the Exchange of Greek and Turkish Populations.
While the commission managed logistical and administrative matters, the tribunal was responsible for adjudicating disputes related to the agreement.
The tribunal dealt with numerous claims related to the valuation and compensation of properties left behind by displaced populations.
[4] The Greco-Turkish Mixed Arbitral Tribunal holds an important place in the history of international law, particularly for its role in managing disputes arising from forced migrations and population exchanges.