Exchange of Diplomatic Notes concerning the Entry into Force of the Agreement between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for an Economic Partnership

August 25, 2009
Japanese

Following the cabinet decision made on August 25 (Tue), the Exchange of Diplomatic Notes concerning the Entry into Force of the Agreement between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for an Economic Partnership will take place in Hanoi on August 26 (Wed) between the Embassy of Japan in Viet Nam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam.
With this Exchange of Notes, the Agreement will enter into force on October 1 (Thu).
This Agreement promotes liberalization of trade in goods and services and facilitation of investment between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and enhances economic partnership of the two countries, as well as strengthens cooperation in various areas including the movement of natural persons and intellectual property. It is expected that the entry into force of the Agreement will further vitalize the economies of the two countries and further strengthening the strategic partnership between Japan and Viet Nam.

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