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Exchange of Diplomatic Notes for the Entry into Force of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of New Zealand Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force
July 16, 2026
On July 16, in Tokyo, the Government of Japan and the Government of New Zealand exchanged diplomatic notes for the entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of New Zealand Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force (“Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement,” or ACSA). With this exchange of notes, the Agreement will enter into force on August 15, 2026.
- The Agreement establishes a framework such as the settlement procedures for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force. The Agreement will facilitate the smooth and prompt provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force. The Agreement was signed on December 19, 2025, in Tokyo, by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Hon. Judith Collins, the then Minister of Defence of New Zealand.
- The Agreement will also promote closer cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force, serving Japan’s security and enabling Japan to actively contribute to peace and security of the international community.