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January 03, 1951

Note: The Agreement was concurred in by the Senate, S.R. No. 95, and May 22, 1952. The Philippine Instrument of ratification was signed by the President, March 26, 1953. The Agreement entered into force, September 25, 1953 upon the exchange of ratification by the Parties. It was proclaimed by the President, Proc. No. 220, S.1995.

Reference: This Agreement is also published in II DFA TS No. 1, p. 126.

The President of the Republic of the Philippines and the Governor General of Pakistan, equally desirous of strengthening and perpetuating the close friendly relations between their respective countries on the basis of peace, justice and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, have resolved to conclude a treaty to this effect and have designated as their respective plenipotentiaries,

Who after having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form; have agreed upon the following provisions:

ARTICLE I

There shall be perpetual peace and everlasting amity between the Republic of the Philippines and Pakistan and their peoples.

ARTICLE II

Should any dispute arise between the two high Contracting Parties which cannot satisfactorily be adjusted by diplomacy, or through mediation or arbitration, the Parties shall not use force for settlement, but shall refer the dispute to the International Court of Justice for final adjudication. This undertaking shall not apply to disputes relating to matters considered respectively by the Republic of the Philippines and Pakistan as being essentially of their national Competence.

ARTICLE III

Each High Contracting Party shall endeavour to accredit to the Other diplomatic representatives who, after having been recognized and accepted, shall enjoy during the term of their respective missions, on the basis of reciprocity, the rights, privileges and immunities generally recognized under international law and usage.

ARTICLE IV

Each of the High Contracting Parties shall have the right to send to, and receive from, the Other, Consuls General, Consuls, Vice Consuls, and Consular Agents, who being duly provided with exequatur or any other mode of recognition, shall be permitted to reside in the territories of the Other in such places as may be agreed upon by the High Contracting Parties.

Consular officers of each of the High Contracting Parties shall, after entering upon their duties, enjoy reciprocally in the territory of the Other all the rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities which are accorded to officers of their status and rank in accordance with the generally accepted principles of international law and usage.

ARTICLE V

The nationals of each of the High Contracting Parties within the territories of the Other shall be permitted to enjoy reciprocally the right to acquire, possess and dispose of movable and immovable property, to travel, to reside and to engage in trade, industry, and other peaceful and lawful pursuits, subject always to the Constitution, laws and regulations promulgated, or which may hereafter be promulgated, by the Other. They shall enjoy, in matters of procedure, the same treatment as is accorded to the nationals of the other, with respect to the protection and security of their persons and property and in regard to all judicial, administrative and other legal proceedings.

ARTICLE VI

The High Contracting Parties agree to exchange government publications. The manner of exchange and the entity or entities designated by each High Contracting Party to receive the publications of the other shall be arranged by exchange of notes.

ARTICLE VII

The High Contracting Parties agree to conclude as soon as practicable Treaties on commerce and navigation, consular rights and privileges, copyrights and patents.

ARTICLE VIII

This Treaty shall be subject to ratification by the High Contracting Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures. It shall enter into force upon exchange of ratifications, which shall take place at Washington, and shall thereafter remain in force unless and until terminated by one year's written notice.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, the Plenipotentiaries of the High Contracting Parties have signed the present Treaty and have hereunto affixed their seals.

DONE in duplicate at Washington, this third day of January, one thousand and fifty-one Anno Domini, and of the Independence of the Philippines the fifth.