EXCHANGE OF LETTERS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF FIJI CONTINUING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEACE CORPS PROGRAM AGREEMENT, 1968

(Suva and Washington - 25 April 1972 – 27 June 1972)

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27 JUNE 1972

The Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Secretary of State

PRIME MINISTER SUVA, FIJI

1173/26/1   25th APRIL, 1972

SIR,

I have the honour to advise you that the Government of Fiji has examined the Exchange of Notes relating to the Establishment of a Peace Corps Programme in Fiji, which was signed between the Government of Fiji and the Government of the United States of America on 25th June, 1968, at Suva.

The Government of Fiji affirms, for the avoidance of doubts, that notwithstanding that the agreement was signed before the independence of Fiji, it considers that the agreement remains in force.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant,

The Acting Secretary of State to the Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs

DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON

JUNE 27, 1972
 
SIR:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of April 25, 1972 in which it is stated that the Government of Fiji considers that the agreement of June 25, 1968 relating to the establishment of a Peace Corps program in Fiji remains in force between the United States and Fiji. I have the honor to inform you that the Government of the United States of America confirms this understanding.

Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

SIGNATORIES:
K. K. T. MARA

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs
THE SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, D.C.

JOHN N. IRWIN II

Acting Secretary of State of the United States of America
The Honorable

RATU SIR KAMISESE K. T. MARA, K. B. E.,

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Fiji, Suva.