Treaty (4 November 2011)

November 04, 2011

PROGRAM FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN FOR 2011-2015

th In pursuance to the Agreement on Cultural Cooperation signed on 15 August 1961, the two countries have agreed to implement the following program of cultural exchanges.

Article 1

Exchange of Cultural Information Materials

The exchange of publications and videos concerning culture and cultural traditions could be started as soon as possible and maintained throughout the validity of this Programme.

Article 2

Exchange of Performing Groups

For the purpose of celebrating both countries’ national days, both sides shall, alternately, exchange visits of performing artists consisting of 10 members, for a period of 7 days.

Article 3

Promotion, Conservation, Restoration of Historical and Cultural Patrimony

The parties will exchange visits of art specialists or experts in archaeology/museology.

Article 4

Cooperation and Exchanges in Culture and the Arts

Both parties will exchange visits of experts on culture and arts who will deliver in their respective fields. Exhibit of photographs and crafts may accompany the lectures or fora to complement of to highlight the content of the activity.

Article 5

Participation in Each Country’s Festivals Both parties may invite each other to participate in the festivals of each other’s country. Participation will be according to the terms and conditions of the festival organizers/authorities.

Article 6

Relationship with Other Cultural or Artistic Exchanges

The provisions stipulated in the present program do not exclude other exchanges, not mentioned herein and agreed upon through diplomatic channels.

Article 7

Costs and ExpensesThe sending party will be responsible for the international travel expenses of the as well as the international health insurance of the delegations, troupes and teams, while the receiving party will be responsible for the domestic board and lodging, and in land transportation of the visiting delegations, troupes, and teams.

Article 8

Entry into Force, Validity, and Termination The present program will come into force from the day of its signing and will remain valid until 2015 unless either of the Contracting Party requests its termination by serving a written notice to the other Party three months prior to the intended termination. th

Done in duplicate in the English language in Manila on the 4 day of November 2011.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES PAKISTAN

Entry into Force: November 4, 2011

(Sgd.) HON. FELIPE M. DE LEON, JR. (Sgd.) H.E. MOHSIN RAZI Chairman, National Commission Ambassador for Culture and the Arts Islamic Republic of Pakistan Entry into Force: November 4, 2011