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December 12, 2011
JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE COOK ISLANDS
The two Governments have agreed to develop friendly relations and cooperation on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and Government of the Cook Islands have agreed to exchange representatives as soon as practicable, and to provide the necessary assistance for the performance by the other’s representative of his/her functions in accordance with international practice and on the basis of principles of reciprocity, equality and mutual benefit.
Done in Wellington, New Zealand on 12 December 2011, in two original copies in the English Language.
For the Government of the Republic of the Philippines: | For the Government of the Cook Islands: |
(Sgd.) VIRGINIA H. BENAVIDEZ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines | (Sgd.) TEKAOTIKI MATAPO High Commissioner Cook Islands High Commission |
Entry into Force: December 12, 2011