Desiring to further promote the development of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries;
And wishing to facilitate official travels of their nationals;
Have agreed as follows:
ARTICLE 1
Nationals of either Contracting Party holding valid diplomatic, special, official or service passport not accredited to either Contracting Party may travel to and stay for a period not exceeding 30 days in the territory of the other Contracting Party without a visa prior to their journeys.
ARTICLE 2
ARTICLE 3
Nationals of one Contracting Party referred to in Article 1 who travel to the territory of the other Contracting Party for any of the following reasons are obliged to get visas appropriate for their purposes prior to their journey:
ARTICLE 4
ARTICLE 5
Nationals of either Contracting Party shall enter or exit the territory of the other Contracting Party only at ports of entry designated for international passenger traffic.
ARTICLE 6
This Agreement does not exempt the nationals of either Contracting Party from the obligation to observe the laws and regulations of the other Contracting Party, especially when they travel to the territory of that Contracting Party,
ARTICLE 7
ARTICLE 8
This agreement may be amended upon the mutual agreement by the Contracting Parties. These amendments shall enter into force in accordance with the provisions on entry into force.
ARTICLE 9
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
Done at Manila on February 22, 1999 in English.
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FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE | FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE |
Joint Communiqué
on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
between the Republic of the Philippines and IcelandThe Republic of the Philippines and Iceland, guided by mutual willingness to develop fraternal ties of friendship and cooperation in the political, economic, humanitarian and other fields, have decided to establish diplomatic relations as of the date of the signing of this Joint Communiqué.
The two countries agreed to establish their diplomatic relations in accordance with the Vienna Convention of 18 April 1961 on Diplomatic Relations and relevant principles and norms of the United Nations Charter and International Law.
The Republic of the Philippines and Iceland are fully convinced that the establishment of diplomatic relations corresponds to the interests of the two States and will further strengthen international peace and security.
In witness whereof, the undersigned representatives, duly authorized by their respective governments, have signed this Joint Communiqué in two originals, in the English language, all texts being equally authentic.
Done in New York, on 24 February 1999.
For the Republic of the Philippines: | For Iceland: |
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(Sgd.) Felipe Mabilangan | (Sgd.) Thorsteinn Ingolfsson |
Ambassador Extraordinary | Ambassador Extraordinary |