MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF MONGOLIA

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The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Magnolia (hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”);

Guided by the principles of sovereign equality of States;

Mindful of the importance of cooperation between the Participants in further developing friendly and cooperative relations between the Republic of the Philippines and Magnolia on the basis of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter;

Recognizing the importance of consultations and exchange of views on bilateral and international issues of mutual interest;

Wishing to establish and further facilitate mutually beneficial cooperation;

Have reached the following understanding:

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Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to promote cooperation and implementation of joint programs and activities and to enhance communication and coordination on bilateral and international issues of common concern, as may be mutually agreed upon, through diplomatic channels.

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Mechanism for Implementation
In order to achieve the purpose of this MOU, the Participants agree to hold regular political consultations at senior officials’ level.

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Frequency and Venue of Consultations

  1. The Participants will mutually determine and agree on the dates, venue, and agenda of each round of consultations, which may be held alternately in Manila and Ulaanbaatar.
  2. The Participants will bear their respective expenses for participation in the meetings, including round trip transportation and accommodations.
  3. The host Participant will bear the cost of internal expenses of the Head of the Delegation and an agreed number of officials such as accommodation, meals and local transportation, as mutually agreed upon.
  4. By mutual agreement, expert working groups may be formed to consider specific or urgent matters.

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Consultations
Differences concerning the implementation or interpretation of this MOU will be resolved through consultation through diplomatic channels.

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Status
This MOU is not intended to create any legally binding obligations under international law. It will not in any way affect the obligations of each state under international treaties to which the state is a party.

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Amendment
This MOU may be amended at any time by mutual written consent of the Participants.

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Effectivity, Validity and Duration

  1. This MOU will come into effect on the date of signature.
  2. This MOU will remain in effect for a period of five (5) years and will be renewed for similar periods, unless one Participant notifies the other in writing, through diplomatic channels, of its intention to suspend or terminate this MOU, at least three (3) months prior to the intended date of termination.

Signed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia this 5th day of August 2024 in English and Mongolian.

  

(Sgd.)
(Sgd.)
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF MONGOLIA

Entry into Force: August 5, 2024

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