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________________________________________________________________________ TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 05-727.1 ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and VIETNAM Signed at Washington June 22, 2005

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Page 1: ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

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TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 05-7271

ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

Agreement Between the

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

and VIETNAM

Signed at Washington June 22 2005

NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash

ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo

VIETNAM

Economic and Technical Cooperation

Agreement signed at Washington June 22 2005 Entered into force July 27 2005

AGREElltIENT FOR ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES

AND THE GOlt]RNMENT OF THE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

This Agreement fur Economic and Technical Colt)peration Agreement) is betw-ecn the Government of the Uni~ed States of America (Go~ of the United States or ~USG) and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietruwl Government Qf Viemmi) (ooUectlvely the Parties or irulividua11y a Party~)

NOW~ THEREFORE in consideration -Of the rights and responsibilities middot~ forthin this Agreement the Parries agree as follows

Artklel Scope of Agreement

This Agreement covers economic technical and humanitarian assistuice (such asmiddot disast~ assistance)in the form orgrant aid that may be fumisheQ by the Govemment ltgtf the United States in Vietruwl The fumiShing of such assistrmce shall be subject to applicable United States laws and regmicrolations

SUch assistance will be made available in accordance with mangem~ts agreed upon by repteserttiltives of the appropriate agetwy or agencies of the

Go~ent ofVietnam and the representatives ltgtfthe agency designated by the Governnrent of the United StteS Such assi$1anoo wiH be irnplemeJIted directly by agencies of the United States Government such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAIDj) and indirectly by

non-governmental organizntions individuals private firms public intemati()lal organizations or other entities under agreements entered into with the Ciovemment ltgtf the United States

Artiele2 Responsibilities Qfthe G0rvernme11t of Vietnam

The 0-0vernment of Vietnam agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Make the full oontribution permitted by its personnel resources facilities and gcentn~l etXgtnomic conditkms in furtherance ofthe purposes for which as-swanoo is furnished under this Agreement

2 Take appropriate steps to ensure the effective use ofsuch assistance

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middotfilmiddot 3 Cooplilrate with the Government of the United States to assure ihat procurement will be at reasonable prices and on reasonable tenns

4 Permit continuous observation and review by representatives of the United States of programs and operations covered by this Agreement and reootdsmiddotpertaining thereto including the rightduring the period ofany program or transaction and for three years thereafter to

(a) Rwamine property procured through financing by the Government of the United States for pUJpQses ofthis Agreement and

(b) Inspect and audit any records and accounts with respect to funds provided and to any properties or contract servlces procured through financing by the Govem111tmtofthe United States for purposes of this Agreement

5 Take all llecessary steps to assure that the rights privileges immunities and status granted unampr this Agreement are communicated to and honored by all appropriate govenmiental levels

6 Cany out its other obligations under this Agreement

Artide3 Responsibilities of the Government of the United States

The Government ofthe United Sttes agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Furnish in its diseretion such assistance as may be mutually agreed upon by bt)(h Parties

2 Takeltappropriate steps to ensure the effective implementation of such assistance

3 Endeavor to ensure that its officers and employees respect the laws of Vietnam

4 Carry out its other obligations under this Agreement

Article4 The Special Mission

1 The Government of Vietnam shall relt0eive a special mission (special mission) of the Government of the United States This special mission will be unless otherwise notified by the Oovemment ofthe United States an office of USAID The special mission will implement and discharge the responsibilities of the Government of the United States under this Agreement

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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lt HltP DlNll vt BQP TAC KINB ft VA KY THUT

GI(lA I clDNB PHU mrac C()NG BOA XA H()I CHU NGHIA vcentr NAMI I

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l I cHiNH pH(J HQP CnUNG QU6c BOA KY

I Hi~p dinh v~ hQp tac kinh ~ va kY th~t nay(Hi~p dnh) duQC l~p gilia Chfnh phu nucrc Clt)ng boa xa hlt)i chu nghia Vi~t Nam (Chfnh pbu Vi~t Nam)I va Chinh phu HQP chung qu6c Hoa Ky (Chinh phu Hoa Ky) (gQi chung Ia bullcac Ben hdegc gQi rieng la Ben)

I NAY xet tOi quyen 1cent va trach nhi~ cua cac Ben trong Hi~p dinh nay

cac traden thoit th1$1 nhu sau

Di~ul

Pm vi cua Hi~ djnh

Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

-----======-=--=-=---------------------- 1 D6ng g6p (Ay dU trong kha nang nhQn S( ngu6n lC phUang ti~n Va cac

ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

lgtieu4 Phi doan d~c bi~

t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Page 2: ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash

ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo

VIETNAM

Economic and Technical Cooperation

Agreement signed at Washington June 22 2005 Entered into force July 27 2005

AGREElltIENT FOR ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES

AND THE GOlt]RNMENT OF THE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

This Agreement fur Economic and Technical Colt)peration Agreement) is betw-ecn the Government of the Uni~ed States of America (Go~ of the United States or ~USG) and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietruwl Government Qf Viemmi) (ooUectlvely the Parties or irulividua11y a Party~)

NOW~ THEREFORE in consideration -Of the rights and responsibilities middot~ forthin this Agreement the Parries agree as follows

Artklel Scope of Agreement

This Agreement covers economic technical and humanitarian assistuice (such asmiddot disast~ assistance)in the form orgrant aid that may be fumisheQ by the Govemment ltgtf the United States in Vietruwl The fumiShing of such assistrmce shall be subject to applicable United States laws and regmicrolations

SUch assistance will be made available in accordance with mangem~ts agreed upon by repteserttiltives of the appropriate agetwy or agencies of the

Go~ent ofVietnam and the representatives ltgtfthe agency designated by the Governnrent of the United StteS Such assi$1anoo wiH be irnplemeJIted directly by agencies of the United States Government such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAIDj) and indirectly by

non-governmental organizntions individuals private firms public intemati()lal organizations or other entities under agreements entered into with the Ciovemment ltgtf the United States

Artiele2 Responsibilities Qfthe G0rvernme11t of Vietnam

The 0-0vernment of Vietnam agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Make the full oontribution permitted by its personnel resources facilities and gcentn~l etXgtnomic conditkms in furtherance ofthe purposes for which as-swanoo is furnished under this Agreement

2 Take appropriate steps to ensure the effective use ofsuch assistance

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middotfilmiddot 3 Cooplilrate with the Government of the United States to assure ihat procurement will be at reasonable prices and on reasonable tenns

4 Permit continuous observation and review by representatives of the United States of programs and operations covered by this Agreement and reootdsmiddotpertaining thereto including the rightduring the period ofany program or transaction and for three years thereafter to

(a) Rwamine property procured through financing by the Government of the United States for pUJpQses ofthis Agreement and

(b) Inspect and audit any records and accounts with respect to funds provided and to any properties or contract servlces procured through financing by the Govem111tmtofthe United States for purposes of this Agreement

5 Take all llecessary steps to assure that the rights privileges immunities and status granted unampr this Agreement are communicated to and honored by all appropriate govenmiental levels

6 Cany out its other obligations under this Agreement

Artide3 Responsibilities of the Government of the United States

The Government ofthe United Sttes agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Furnish in its diseretion such assistance as may be mutually agreed upon by bt)(h Parties

2 Takeltappropriate steps to ensure the effective implementation of such assistance

3 Endeavor to ensure that its officers and employees respect the laws of Vietnam

4 Carry out its other obligations under this Agreement

Article4 The Special Mission

1 The Government of Vietnam shall relt0eive a special mission (special mission) of the Government of the United States This special mission will be unless otherwise notified by the Oovemment ofthe United States an office of USAID The special mission will implement and discharge the responsibilities of the Government of the United States under this Agreement

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

-----======-=--=-=---------------------- 1 D6ng g6p (Ay dU trong kha nang nhQn S( ngu6n lC phUang ti~n Va cac

ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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VIETNAM

Economic and Technical Cooperation

Agreement signed at Washington June 22 2005 Entered into force July 27 2005

AGREElltIENT FOR ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES

AND THE GOlt]RNMENT OF THE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

This Agreement fur Economic and Technical Colt)peration Agreement) is betw-ecn the Government of the Uni~ed States of America (Go~ of the United States or ~USG) and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietruwl Government Qf Viemmi) (ooUectlvely the Parties or irulividua11y a Party~)

NOW~ THEREFORE in consideration -Of the rights and responsibilities middot~ forthin this Agreement the Parries agree as follows

Artklel Scope of Agreement

This Agreement covers economic technical and humanitarian assistuice (such asmiddot disast~ assistance)in the form orgrant aid that may be fumisheQ by the Govemment ltgtf the United States in Vietruwl The fumiShing of such assistrmce shall be subject to applicable United States laws and regmicrolations

SUch assistance will be made available in accordance with mangem~ts agreed upon by repteserttiltives of the appropriate agetwy or agencies of the

Go~ent ofVietnam and the representatives ltgtfthe agency designated by the Governnrent of the United StteS Such assi$1anoo wiH be irnplemeJIted directly by agencies of the United States Government such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAIDj) and indirectly by

non-governmental organizntions individuals private firms public intemati()lal organizations or other entities under agreements entered into with the Ciovemment ltgtf the United States

Artiele2 Responsibilities Qfthe G0rvernme11t of Vietnam

The 0-0vernment of Vietnam agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Make the full oontribution permitted by its personnel resources facilities and gcentn~l etXgtnomic conditkms in furtherance ofthe purposes for which as-swanoo is furnished under this Agreement

2 Take appropriate steps to ensure the effective use ofsuch assistance

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middotfilmiddot 3 Cooplilrate with the Government of the United States to assure ihat procurement will be at reasonable prices and on reasonable tenns

4 Permit continuous observation and review by representatives of the United States of programs and operations covered by this Agreement and reootdsmiddotpertaining thereto including the rightduring the period ofany program or transaction and for three years thereafter to

(a) Rwamine property procured through financing by the Government of the United States for pUJpQses ofthis Agreement and

(b) Inspect and audit any records and accounts with respect to funds provided and to any properties or contract servlces procured through financing by the Govem111tmtofthe United States for purposes of this Agreement

5 Take all llecessary steps to assure that the rights privileges immunities and status granted unampr this Agreement are communicated to and honored by all appropriate govenmiental levels

6 Cany out its other obligations under this Agreement

Artide3 Responsibilities of the Government of the United States

The Government ofthe United Sttes agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Furnish in its diseretion such assistance as may be mutually agreed upon by bt)(h Parties

2 Takeltappropriate steps to ensure the effective implementation of such assistance

3 Endeavor to ensure that its officers and employees respect the laws of Vietnam

4 Carry out its other obligations under this Agreement

Article4 The Special Mission

1 The Government of Vietnam shall relt0eive a special mission (special mission) of the Government of the United States This special mission will be unless otherwise notified by the Oovemment ofthe United States an office of USAID The special mission will implement and discharge the responsibilities of the Government of the United States under this Agreement

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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Pm vi cua Hi~ djnh

Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

lgtieu4 Phi doan d~c bi~

t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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AGREElltIENT FOR ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES

AND THE GOlt]RNMENT OF THE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

This Agreement fur Economic and Technical Colt)peration Agreement) is betw-ecn the Government of the Uni~ed States of America (Go~ of the United States or ~USG) and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietruwl Government Qf Viemmi) (ooUectlvely the Parties or irulividua11y a Party~)

NOW~ THEREFORE in consideration -Of the rights and responsibilities middot~ forthin this Agreement the Parries agree as follows

Artklel Scope of Agreement

This Agreement covers economic technical and humanitarian assistuice (such asmiddot disast~ assistance)in the form orgrant aid that may be fumisheQ by the Govemment ltgtf the United States in Vietruwl The fumiShing of such assistrmce shall be subject to applicable United States laws and regmicrolations

SUch assistance will be made available in accordance with mangem~ts agreed upon by repteserttiltives of the appropriate agetwy or agencies of the

Go~ent ofVietnam and the representatives ltgtfthe agency designated by the Governnrent of the United StteS Such assi$1anoo wiH be irnplemeJIted directly by agencies of the United States Government such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAIDj) and indirectly by

non-governmental organizntions individuals private firms public intemati()lal organizations or other entities under agreements entered into with the Ciovemment ltgtf the United States

Artiele2 Responsibilities Qfthe G0rvernme11t of Vietnam

The 0-0vernment of Vietnam agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Make the full oontribution permitted by its personnel resources facilities and gcentn~l etXgtnomic conditkms in furtherance ofthe purposes for which as-swanoo is furnished under this Agreement

2 Take appropriate steps to ensure the effective use ofsuch assistance

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middotfilmiddot 3 Cooplilrate with the Government of the United States to assure ihat procurement will be at reasonable prices and on reasonable tenns

4 Permit continuous observation and review by representatives of the United States of programs and operations covered by this Agreement and reootdsmiddotpertaining thereto including the rightduring the period ofany program or transaction and for three years thereafter to

(a) Rwamine property procured through financing by the Government of the United States for pUJpQses ofthis Agreement and

(b) Inspect and audit any records and accounts with respect to funds provided and to any properties or contract servlces procured through financing by the Govem111tmtofthe United States for purposes of this Agreement

5 Take all llecessary steps to assure that the rights privileges immunities and status granted unampr this Agreement are communicated to and honored by all appropriate govenmiental levels

6 Cany out its other obligations under this Agreement

Artide3 Responsibilities of the Government of the United States

The Government ofthe United Sttes agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Furnish in its diseretion such assistance as may be mutually agreed upon by bt)(h Parties

2 Takeltappropriate steps to ensure the effective implementation of such assistance

3 Endeavor to ensure that its officers and employees respect the laws of Vietnam

4 Carry out its other obligations under this Agreement

Article4 The Special Mission

1 The Government of Vietnam shall relt0eive a special mission (special mission) of the Government of the United States This special mission will be unless otherwise notified by the Oovemment ofthe United States an office of USAID The special mission will implement and discharge the responsibilities of the Government of the United States under this Agreement

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

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1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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middotfilmiddot 3 Cooplilrate with the Government of the United States to assure ihat procurement will be at reasonable prices and on reasonable tenns

4 Permit continuous observation and review by representatives of the United States of programs and operations covered by this Agreement and reootdsmiddotpertaining thereto including the rightduring the period ofany program or transaction and for three years thereafter to

(a) Rwamine property procured through financing by the Government of the United States for pUJpQses ofthis Agreement and

(b) Inspect and audit any records and accounts with respect to funds provided and to any properties or contract servlces procured through financing by the Govem111tmtofthe United States for purposes of this Agreement

5 Take all llecessary steps to assure that the rights privileges immunities and status granted unampr this Agreement are communicated to and honored by all appropriate govenmiental levels

6 Cany out its other obligations under this Agreement

Artide3 Responsibilities of the Government of the United States

The Government ofthe United Sttes agrees to subject to its applicable laws and regulations

L Furnish in its diseretion such assistance as may be mutually agreed upon by bt)(h Parties

2 Takeltappropriate steps to ensure the effective implementation of such assistance

3 Endeavor to ensure that its officers and employees respect the laws of Vietnam

4 Carry out its other obligations under this Agreement

Article4 The Special Mission

1 The Government of Vietnam shall relt0eive a special mission (special mission) of the Government of the United States This special mission will be unless otherwise notified by the Oovemment ofthe United States an office of USAID The special mission will implement and discharge the responsibilities of the Government of the United States under this Agreement

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

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1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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(d) Tax exellPtions provided by this Article 5 shall exclude Vietnamese entities and persons including citizens and permanent residents of Vietnam

2 The disposal in Vietnam of any equipment property or goods imported into or purchased in Vfotriam under this Agreement shall be subject to taxes (ifany) in accor~c with the applieable laws of Vietnam unless the disposal is to another middotperson 0r entity exempt from taxation either under this Agreement or the laws of Vietnam

3 The Government of Viemmn will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any import lie~ required for supplies imterials equipment goods or property imported middotunder this Agr~ and will assist wbether appropriate in expe4iting their movement through port and transportation facilities and their clearanee through customs

4 The Government ofVietnam will issue expeditiously and on a cost-free basis any other 00cumenmtionn~to facilitate the imp1einelitatfon of programs projects or aclivities funded under any assistance being provided in connection with thismiddot greement includinamp but not limited to Visas required for individual employees and their families work

permits and the registiatiun ofnon-governmental organizations

5 The provisioos ofthis Article Smiddot aioo MU apply to other foieign assistan~ funded lgty the Goverllment of United States that is intended to assist ~ projeltts or activities promed that Vietnam is part of such projects oractivities

6 Any taxes including valuemiddot added mes or customs duties referred to above) that may be imposed by the Government ofVietnam at any level shaU be fully reimbursed to the USGor its agents

Arntle6 Information and Publidty

I The Government of Vietnam vtitl provide the Government ofthe United States with necessary and appropriate information concerning programs and qperntions carried out tmder this Agreement

2 The Government of Vietnml will give the people of Victnmn full publicity concerning assistance programs and operatiOilS hereunder

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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I Hi~p dinh v~ hQp tac kinh ~ va kY th~t nay(Hi~p dnh) duQC l~p gilia Chfnh phu nucrc Clt)ng boa xa hlt)i chu nghia Vi~t Nam (Chfnh pbu Vi~t Nam)I va Chinh phu HQP chung qu6c Hoa Ky (Chinh phu Hoa Ky) (gQi chung Ia bullcac Ben hdegc gQi rieng la Ben)

I NAY xet tOi quyen 1cent va trach nhi~ cua cac Ben trong Hi~p dinh nay

cac traden thoit th1$1 nhu sau

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Pm vi cua Hi~ djnh

Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

-----======-=--=-=---------------------- 1 D6ng g6p (Ay dU trong kha nang nhQn S( ngu6n lC phUang ti~n Va cac

ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

lgtieu4 Phi doan d~c bi~

t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Hi~p dinh nay dugc lam tharm hai bin bang ti6ng Viet va tieng Anh cac van bin c6 gia ttj nhu nhau

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Artiele7 Funds

1 Funds introduced into Vietnwn for purposes of furnishing assistance

hereunder shall be convertible into the currency of Vietnam at the highest commercial rates of exchange not unlawful for any purpose at the time of conversion

2 In accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations funds allocated to or derived from any assistancehereuncier shall not be subject to any form ofJegal process including btit not limited to attachment or seizure by any Vietnamesepersonorjuridkal entity

Article8 Sulpensioinmd Terinination

l In additionmiddotto the provisions ~f anY arrangements agreed upon pursuant to Article 1 all or any part ofany assistancemiddot provided hereunder may be terminated or suspended by either of the Parties~ micropon written notice to the other Party Terrofuation ofsucliassistance under this paragraph may include the termination of deliveries of any commodities not yet delivered provided ho~middoteVet that termination ormiddot suspension of such assistance shall not affect irrevocable commitment to third parties

2 This Agreement may be terminated 120 days after the receipt by either Party of a written tenJ1ination notice from the other Party

Notwithstanding sucli termination the provisions hereof shall remain in full force uud effect with r~t to asSiStance provided before the termination

Artide9 Settlenient ofDisputes

The twu Parties shal1 strive tQ resolve amicably under mutually agreed upon procedures any differences relating to or arising out ofthe interpretation and execu~on of this Agreement or any specific program or project arrangement hereunder

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I Hi~p dinh v~ hQp tac kinh ~ va kY th~t nay(Hi~p dnh) duQC l~p gilia Chfnh phu nucrc Clt)ng boa xa hlt)i chu nghia Vi~t Nam (Chfnh pbu Vi~t Nam)I va Chinh phu HQP chung qu6c Hoa Ky (Chinh phu Hoa Ky) (gQi chung Ia bullcac Ben hdegc gQi rieng la Ben)

I NAY xet tOi quyen 1cent va trach nhi~ cua cac Ben trong Hi~p dinh nay

cac traden thoit th1$1 nhu sau

Di~ul

Pm vi cua Hi~ djnh

Hicentp dinh nay dieu chinh cac h~t dlt)ng h6 trg ve kinh w- ky th~t va nhlln ~o (vi dl ho trg khi c6 tham h~) dum hinh thuc vicentn trg khlgtng hoan l~ do Chinh phu Hoa Ky tlnrc hicentn ~ Vi~t Nam Vicentc ti~n hanh cac ho~t dlt)ng ho trQ nay phii man thu cac l~t va quy djnh hi~n hlmh ciJa Hoa Ky C3c h~t ~ng h6 trQ nay se dultJC thtrc hi~n theo thoi th$1 gifta cac ~i di~n CUa CC1 quan h~c cac co quan c6 lien quan Clla Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam Va cac ~ di~n cua CCI quan do Chinh phii Hoa Ky chi dnh cac h~t dC)ng ho trg nay se do cac co quan cua Chfnh phu Hoa Ky trtrc tieurop tbgc hi~n nhu Ca quan Phat trien Qu6c ~~ Hoa Ky ( USAID) va duQC thqc hi~n gian ti~p thong qua cac t6 chuc phi Olfnh phu cac ca nhn cac cOng ty tu nhtln cac t6 chttc qu6c teuro cOng ho~c cac t6 chuc khac theo cac thoa th$ kY vOi Chfnh phu Hoa Ky

Bieu 2 Trach nh~m cua Chinh phu V~ Nam

can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

-----======-=--=-=---------------------- 1 D6ng g6p (Ay dU trong kha nang nhQn S( ngu6n lC phUang ti~n Va cac

ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

lien quan nay tOn tr9ng

6 11WC hicentn CclC nghia Vtl khac theo QUY djnh CUa Hicentp dinh nay

~u3 Trach nhi~m ciia Chinh pbu Hoa Ky

can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

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1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Di~u 10 H~lle

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can cu vao phap lu~t va quy dinh hicentn hanh CUa millh Chinh phu Vi~t Namd6ngy

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

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can ell vao phap lu~t va quy dnh hicentn hanh CUa mmh Chfnh phu Hoa Ky d6ngy

1 Tuy theo kha nang cua minh tien hanh cac ho~t dcentng h6 trg da dugc hai Ben nhtft tri

2 Tieuron hanh cac bicentn phap crut thieurot d~ dam bao thfC hi~n hi~u qua cac ho~t d()ng ho trct d6

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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tradelam Jfulg cac ~i di~n dugc uy quy~n hQp thuc da ky vao Hi~p dinh

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ditu ki~n kinh te chung cila minh d thuc dAy thtc hi~ cac mlc dfoh cila h~t dcentng blgt tr~ theo Hi~p djnh nay

2 Ti~n hilnh cac bu6c cAn thiet de dim 00o vi~ sir dlng hi~u qua cac tlgt trqnay

3 HQp tac vm Ollnh phu Hoa Ky d~ dim bio h~t dQng mua sim dultIC thC hi~n v(Ji mite gia ca VB di~u ki~n hQp ly

4 Olo phep cac ampmicro di~n CUa Hoa Ky thuemg xuyen theo dOi va ra soat cac chucmg trlnh va ~t d(gtng trong khuOn kh6 Hi~ djnh nay va cac hO SCI li~n quan k~ ca quy~n thIC hi~n cac h~t ~ng sau day trong thbi h~ thIC hi~n ~t kyshychUC1l1g trlnh hoijc giao dch nao va ba nam ti~ theo thOi ~ d6

(a) Kiem tra tai san duQC mua v(Ji Sl tai trg cua Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhfun thirc hicentn cac ffiC dfch CUa HiW dinh nay Va

(b) Thanh tra va kiem toan blaquot kY h6 so va s6_ sach nao li~n quan den cac khoan ti~n duQC cap va blft kY tai sin ho~c dich Vl theo hQp d6ng nao d~ mua bang ti~n tai trg CUa Chinh phu Hoa Ky nhim thfc hi~n cac ffilC dfch CUa Hi~p dinh nay

5 Tien hanh ~t ca cac bi~n phap c11 thiet ~ ctam ooo rang cac quyen quy~n uu dai mien trU va da vi pbap ly theo quy dinh cua Hi~p dnh nay duqc thong Mo cho tit ca clc cp chinh quy~n li~n quan va dugc cac cp chinh quy~n

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2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

DieuS Cac mi~n trir

I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Di~u 10 H~lle

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3 N611C dam 000 rang cac can bcent va nhan vien ciia minh wan thu phap l1$t Vi~t Nam

4 Thtrc hicentn cac nghia Vl khac theo quy dinh clia Hicentp djnh nay

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t Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam se ti~ nh~ m(gtt phm wan ~c bi~t (Phai doan dac biet) ciia ltlllnh phu Hoa Ky Phai do3n ~ bi~t nay Ia Wn phong CUa uSAiri bi) khi c6 thong bao kbac CUa Ollnh phii Hoa Ky Phfil do8n ~c bi~t se thlJC thi va hoan thanb trach nhi~m CUa allnh phu Hoa Ky theo Hi~p ~nh nay

2 Phai doln ~ bi~t se dUQC hulmg cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir v~ trQ SCJ W san h6 SC1 Va tAi li~U Juu tJit gi6ng nhU CaC quy~n UU dai Va mitn trir CUa phai dean ng~i giao Hoa Ky theo COng uamp Vien v~ quan h~ ng~i giao nam 1961 va cac can bt) va nhAn vien cua Olfnh phu Hoa Ky (bao g6m cac thanh vi~n trong gia dinh cua h9) trong phlii doan d~c bi~t nay dugc huang cac quy~n uu dai va mien trlr quy dinh ~ amg uUc n6i tten gi6ng nhu cac quyfu uu dai va mien trU d3nh cho cac can bt) ciing clp kbBc cua Dai SU qwin Hoa Ky cac quy~n uu dai va mien trir nay kh6ng ap dlllg vm cac cOng dAn Vi~t Nam ho~c ngum thubng tni ~i Vi~t Nam

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I 00 pbat huy t6i da cac h6 trQ ctia Ollnh phu Hoa Ky Chlnh phu Vi~t Namse

(a) Mien cac I~ thueuro thu nh~p phw tni d6i vdi cac h~t dQng dUCJC thfc hi~n theo Hi~p ltJlnh nay d6i v6i Ollnh phu Hoa Ky va Mt Icy ca nhan h~c to chuc nao (bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~n cac nhA th~u va t6 chuc nh$n t3i trcI) dugc Ollnh phu Hoa Ky tai trg de thc hi~n cac h~t d()ng ho trQ theo Hi~ dinh nay

(b) Mi~n cac lo~i thueuro nh~p khau theo clc l~t hicentn hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i v6i blaquot kY bang tiep ~ nguyen v~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa mi sin ltfich Vl h~c ti~n vi~n trlt] duqc nhQp khu vao h~c xmt khdu tlr Vitt Nam de time bien cac chucmg trlnh lthr an ho~c ho~t dc)ng ductc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky tai trQ the~ Hi~p dnh nay khOng danh thu~ gia ttj gia tang vao btft ky hang tiep ~ nguy~n V~t li~u thieurot bi hang boa h~c djch Vl mua ~i Vicentt Nam theo cac chuang trlnh dtT an ho~c ho~t d()ng dugc Chinh phu Hoa Ky tai trg theo Hicentp djnh nay

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(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Di~u 10 H~lle

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(c) Mien cac lo~ thu~ thu nh~p thueuro nh~p khAu thueuro gia tr gia tang thu6 ti~u th ~c bi~t phi chuoc ~ cac khoan d6ng g6p cho phuc 1cent xa hc)i qu6c phong va an ninh theo quy dinh cua phap l~t hi~n hanh CUa Vi~t Nam d6i-vm chuy~n gia nuac ngoai tham gia thqc hi~n cac chuong trlnh va dq an sir dlllg nguon v6n h6 trg phat tri~n chinh thu~ cho man bcent cac nhAn vi~n (k~ ca cac thrum vien trong gia amh hQ) ducJc Chfnh phu Hoa Ky hdegc Mt ky ca quan nao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cac thoa thl$1 tucmg b khac) ho~c t8i m va c6 m~t cr Vicentt Nam~ thqc hicentn cOng vi~c lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay Vicentc mi~n th~ neu tren chi ap dt]ng trong ph~ vi cac cOng vi~c ma cac ca nhan nay thtJC hicentn tl1C tilp li~n quan ~n Hicentp dinh nay

(d) cac mi~n thu~ quy dnh ~i Di~u 5 nay kh6ng ap dng cho cac ca nhart va cac t6 chuc Vi~t Nam bao g6rn cOng dAn Vicentt Nam va ngum thuang tn1 ~i VicenttNam

2 Vi~c chuy~n nhucmg ~ Vi~t Nam Mt Icy thiet bi tai san h~c hang hoa nao nh~p kbdu vao h~c mua ~ Vi~t Nam theo Hi~p dinh nay se bi lthinh thu~ (neu c6) theo phap l~t men hanh CUa Vi~t Nam trir khi vi~c cbuyn nhugng nay la cho ngum hdegc ca quan duQC mien thue theo Hi~p dinh nay hoijc duqc mien thue theo phap l~t ciia Vi~t Nam

3 Chfuh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng cap mien phi bat ky giay phep nh~p khau nao theo yeu c~u d6i v6i cac hang ti~p re nguyen v~t li~u thi~t bi hang hoa h~c mi sin nhQp Wu theo Hicentgt dinh nay vase ho trQ khi thtch hQP de day nhanh qua trlnh nh~n hang ~ cling va cac phucmg ti~n giao thOng va hoan thanh thu lJc hii quan

4 Chfnh phu Vi~t Nam se nhanh ch6ng c9p mien phi b9t ky tai li~u can thift nao khac nMm thuc dAy vi~ thgc hicentn cac chtrong trlnh d1J an ho~c h~t dcentng dUCJC tai trq th6ng qua cac h~t d(gtng h6 trg lien quan Mn Hi~p djnh nay bao g6m nhmig khOng chi gim h~n c(p tltj thqc cho cac nhan vien va gia dmh hltgt giAy phep lao dcentng va dang ky cac t6 chuc phi chlnh phu

5 Qic khoan CUa Ditu 5 nay cling Se ap dDg Cho cac h~t dQng hO trQ mroc ngoai khac dUQC tru tn1 bOi Chinh phu Hoa Ky nham hO trg cac ~tl an h~c h~t dcentng trong khu VtC v6i ditu ki~n Vi~t Nam co tham gia cac d( an h~c h~t d()ng d6 middot

4

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Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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Di~u 10 H~lle

Hi~p djnh nay c6 hicentu lgc ke tit khi cac Ben nh~ dtrctc c6ng ham ng~ giao ciia ~n kia xac nh~ rang toan bcent cac thii ~c phap ly nltgti bcent cua mlnh eta ductc hoan ~t ~ Hicentp dinh nay c6 hicentu hrc

Hi~p dinh nay dugc lam tharm hai bin bang ti6ng Viet va tieng Anh cac van bin c6 gia ttj nhu nhau

tradelam Jfulg cac ~i di~n dugc uy quy~n hQp thuc da ky vao Hi~p dinh

nlly~ UJmicroJlc~ [)engiyZZ thang~5J~

THAYMT THAY~T ceiNe PHU NU(Jc C(gtNG BOA CHINR pm) BQP CHUNG QU6c

XA B(gtI CHU NGBIA VJtT NAM HOA KY

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6 Blaquot kY khoan th~ nao bao g6m ca thu~ gia ttj gia tang ho~ thue hfil ~

quan neu tren c6 the bi Ollnh phu Vi~t Nam d8nh thue ~ tAt cl cic cap se duQC hoan 1micro toan bQ cho Ch1nh phu Hoa Ky h~c ~i di~n ctia Chlnh phu Hoa Ky

Di~n6 Th6ng tin va c6ng khai thong tin

1 Chfnh pbti Vi~t Nam se cung claquop cho Ollnh phu Hoa Ky nhOng thong tin ~ thiet va pbu hqp ve cac chumg trlnh va h~t dOng dlleIC thttc hi~n theo Hicentp dinh nay

2 Chinh phu Vicentt Nam se cOng khai dfiy du cac chuong trlnh va h~t ~ng ho trq theo Hiep ctinh nay cho ngum dan Vi~t Nam

~n7 Tiampi tai trq

1 Tien t8i trQ duqc dua vao Vicentt Nam vm m~c dfch thlc hicentn cac hltgtilt dcentng hO trg theo Hicentp djnh nay se chuyen d6i dugc sang tiin Vicentt Nam vm tj gia chuyen ddi thuang m~ cao nh~t ma khOng tnii phap l~t vi Mt Icy mlc dfch nao timicro thm diem chuyen dOi

2 Theo l~t phap va quy dinh CUa Vicentt Nam ti~n tai trQ duqc c(p h~c cac khoan ti~n c6 dugc tir cac h~t dcentng hO trl theo Hi~p dnh nay se khOng la d6i tuQng CUa bAt kY thu ~c phap ly nao bao g6m nhung khOng chi gim h~ tjch bien h~c thu giu bOi bAt cu ca nhAn hlt t6 chtic tu ptuip nao CUa Vi~t Nam

Di~u8 Dinh chi va chim dlit

1 Ngoai cac thoa thu~ quy dnh ~ Di~u 1 Ult ca hoijc Mt ky ph4n nao cua cac h~t dQng h6 trg theo Hicentp djnh nay c6 tM bj chlaquoint dUt h dinh chl bOi Mt ky Ben nao sau khi th()ng Mo bing van b8n cho Ben kia Vi~c ch~ dUt cac ho~t dQng h6 trg dugc d~ c~ ~n trong do~n nay c6 tli bao g6m chain chh vi~c giao cac hang hoa chua dugc giao tuy nhien vm dieu ki~n la vicentlt cMm dm h~c dlnh chi cac h~t dcentng h6 trg nay se khOng iinh hudng Mn cac cam k6t khl)ng th~ buy d6i vm cac ben thll ba

2 Hi~p dpm nay c6 th~ bi chlaquom dUt hi~u llc sau 120 ngay k~ tU ngay m~t Ben nh~ dugc thong Mo tgt~ng van oon cua Ben kia ve vi~ cMm dUt hi~u lC M~c du Hi~p ~nh nay cham dUt hi~u lfc cac quy djnh ciia Hicentp dinh nay se tieurop

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nic c6 hi~u Ive d6i v6i cac h~t d~ng h6 tn1 dtrQC thfC hi~n truC1c ngay chfm dUt Hie dinh P

tradeu9 Giai quyamp tranh chp

Hai Ben se c6 gfuig giai quy~t mQt each than thicentn theo cac thu ~c do hai Ben thoa th$1 m9i Mt d6ng lien quan den hay phat sinh tlr vicentc gifil thich va thqc thi Hicentp djnh nay h~c Mt cu thoa thu~n v~ chucmg trlnh h~c dq an Cl1 th~ nao trong khuOn khd Hi~p djnh nay

Di~u 10 H~lle

Hi~p djnh nay c6 hicentu lgc ke tit khi cac Ben nh~ dtrctc c6ng ham ng~ giao ciia ~n kia xac nh~ rang toan bcent cac thii ~c phap ly nltgti bcent cua mlnh eta ductc hoan ~t ~ Hicentp dinh nay c6 hicentu hrc

Hi~p dinh nay dugc lam tharm hai bin bang ti6ng Viet va tieng Anh cac van bin c6 gia ttj nhu nhau

tradelam Jfulg cac ~i di~n dugc uy quy~n hQp thuc da ky vao Hi~p dinh

nlly~ UJmicroJlc~ [)engiyZZ thang~5J~

THAYMT THAY~T ceiNe PHU NU(Jc C(gtNG BOA CHINR pm) BQP CHUNG QU6c

XA B(gtI CHU NGBIA VJtT NAM HOA KY

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nic c6 hi~u Ive d6i v6i cac h~t d~ng h6 tn1 dtrQC thfC hi~n truC1c ngay chfm dUt Hie dinh P

tradeu9 Giai quyamp tranh chp

Hai Ben se c6 gfuig giai quy~t mQt each than thicentn theo cac thu ~c do hai Ben thoa th$1 m9i Mt d6ng lien quan den hay phat sinh tlr vicentc gifil thich va thqc thi Hicentp djnh nay h~c Mt cu thoa thu~n v~ chucmg trlnh h~c dq an Cl1 th~ nao trong khuOn khd Hi~p djnh nay

Di~u 10 H~lle

Hi~p djnh nay c6 hicentu lgc ke tit khi cac Ben nh~ dtrctc c6ng ham ng~ giao ciia ~n kia xac nh~ rang toan bcent cac thii ~c phap ly nltgti bcent cua mlnh eta ductc hoan ~t ~ Hicentp dinh nay c6 hicentu hrc

Hi~p dinh nay dugc lam tharm hai bin bang ti6ng Viet va tieng Anh cac van bin c6 gia ttj nhu nhau

tradelam Jfulg cac ~i di~n dugc uy quy~n hQp thuc da ky vao Hi~p dinh

nlly~ UJmicroJlc~ [)engiyZZ thang~5J~

THAYMT THAY~T ceiNe PHU NU(Jc C(gtNG BOA CHINR pm) BQP CHUNG QU6c

XA B(gtI CHU NGBIA VJtT NAM HOA KY

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