The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants");
RECOGNIZING the importance of consultations and exchange of views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest;
WITH A VIEW to further enhancing the friendly relations and deepening the cooperation existing between the Philippines and Timor-Leste;
Have reached the following understanding;
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The Policy Consultations will be held a the level of Undersecretary or Assistant Secretary, in the case of the Department of Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the case of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
At the policy consultation meetings, the Participants will exchange views on bilateral, regional and international issues and developments of common concern.
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This Memorandum of Understanding may he amended by mutual consent of the Participants at the request of either Participant. Such amendment will come into effect in accordance with Paragraph 4.
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Signed in duplicate in Manila, Philippines this 6th day of June 2013 in the English language, all texts being equally valid.
(Sgd.) HON. ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Philippines | (Sgd.) H.E. JOSE LUIS GUTERRES Senior Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste |