JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND MONTENEGRO
Desirous to develop and strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two States in political, economic, social, humanitarian and other fields in accordance with the principles and norms of international law and the objectives and principles of the United Nations Charter,
Have decided to establish diplomatic relations in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961 as of the date of the signing of this Joint Communiqué.
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Montenegro express their mutual confidence that the establishment of diplomatic relations corresponds to the national interests of both States and that it will help consolidate international peace and security, as well as peaceful co-existence.
In witness thereof, the undersigned Representatives, duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Joint Communique in duplicate.
Done in New York, on 24 September 2009
For the Government of the
Republic of the PhilippinesFor the Government of
Montenegro(Sgd.)
ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Secretary of Foreign Affairs(Sgd.)
MILAN ROCEN
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Entry into Force: September 24, 2009