MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION AND BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN A…
Guided by the principles of the sovereign equality of states;
Aspiring to further develop the friendly relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the principles enshrined in the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations;
Considering as important and useful consultations, as well as exchange of opinions at different levels on matters of bilateral relations and international issues of mutual interest; and
Wishing to establish and further facilitate mutually beneficial cooperation;
Have agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
The Parties shall hold regular consultations on matters of bilateral relations, cooperation and international issues on the basis of mutual interest. The Parties shall mutually determine and agree on the dates, venue and agenda of each round of consultations, which may be held at various levels of the Parties alternatively in Tashkent and Manila, or in a mutually agreed third country.
By mutual agreement, expert working groups may be formed to consider specific or urgent matters.
ARTICLE 2
The Parties shall encourage cooperation and direct contacts between members of diplomatic services, as well as promote the joint activities and programs, as may be mutually agreed upon through diplomatic channels.
ARTICLE 3
The representatives of both Parties shall, whenever possible, hold consultations on various issues of mutual interest in international organizations and forums.
ARTICLE 4
The Parties promote, within their competence, the establishment and development of the direct contacts between governmental bodies and institutions, social and scientific organizations of the government of the Parties.
ARTICLES 5
The Parties agree to carry out for practical cooperation exchange of work experience and informational materials, as well as promote training and retraining of diplomatic personnel in governmental institutions of the Parties.
ARTICLE 6
Any amendment or revision to the text of this Memorandum shall be made by mutual consent of the Parties. Such amendment or revision shall enter into force in accordance with Article 7 of this Memorandum.
ARTICLE 7
This Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of the later written notification by the Parties, through diplomatic channels, indicating that the domestic requirements for its entry into force have been completed.
It shall remain valid for a period of five (5) years, and shall be automatically renewed for a similar period, unless one of the Parties officially notifies the other Party, through diplomatic channels, of its intention to terminate or suspend the Memorandum. In such a case, the Memorandum shall remain valid until sixty (60) days after the date on which one Party received an official notification from the other Party expressing the desire of the latter to suspend or terminate the validity of this Memorandum.
Done in duplicate at Tashkent on this 3rd day of March 2011 in the English and Uzbek languages, both texts being equally authentic.
In case of any disputes arising out of the interpretation of this Memorandum, the English text shall prevail.
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FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES |
FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN |
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JOSE S. BRILLANTES
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SALIKHBAEV ANVAR SAIDOVICH
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UNDERSECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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