2023 Memorandum of Understanding between ASEAN and the Indian Ocean Rim Association

MOU between ASEAN and IORA

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Paragraph 6: Effect of Memorandum of Understanding

This MoU serves only as a record of the Participants’ intentions and does not constitute or create obligations under international and domestic law and will not give rise to any legal process and will not be deemed to constitute or create any legally binding or enforceable obligations, express, or implied.

Paragraph 7: Settlement of Dispute

Any disputes or differences between the Participants concerning the interpretation, application, and/or implementation of the provisions of the MoU will be settled amicably through consultations and/or negotiations between the Participants, and will not be subject to any dispute settlement mechanism. 

04/09/2023

Paragraph 10: Entry into Effect, Duration, and Termination

1. This MoU will enter into effect on the date of signing and will remain in effect for a period of two (2) years.
2. This MoU may be extended upon mutual consent of the Participants in writing.
3. This MoU may be terminated by either of the Participants by giving not less than six (6) months’ written notice in advance of its intention to terminate this MoU to the other Participant. Such termination will not affect the implementation of ongoing activities or programmes which have been agreed upon prior to the date of termination. 

2023 Memorandum of Understanding between ASEAN and the Pacific Island Forum

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The Memorandum was signed by Dr Kao Kim Hourn, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, and Dr Salman Al Farisi, the Secretary-General or IORA.