Exchange of Diplomatic Notes for the Entry into Force of the Agreement for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between Japan and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM)

November 20, 2006

The Exchange of Notes for the entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy took place in Tokyo on November 20 (Mon). This Agreement will enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date of the exchange, December 20 (Wed), in accordance with the provision of paragraph 1, Article 17 of the Agreement. The Agreement was signed in Brussels on February 27, 2006, and approved by the Diet of Japan on June 6, 2006.
The Agreement, which provides a new framework for Japan-EURATOM co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, stipulates that the nuclear material, equipment and non-nuclear material subject to this Agreement should be used for peaceful and non-explosive purposes only, and that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, appropriate physical protection and other measures, should be applied to nuclear material. The Agreement also includes regulation for the retransfer of nuclear material, equipment and non-nuclear material subject to this Agreement beyond the territorial jurisdiction.
The conclusion of this Agreement ensures the promotion of Japan-EURATOM co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy on a more stable foundation. Japan regards the conclusion as meaningful in view of the maintenance and enhancement of friendly and co-operative relations with EURATOM and its Member States.

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