Data entry notes:
This Agreement aims to prevent the propagation of quarantine and economically harmful pests, from the territory of one party to that of the other, through the trade and transit of plants and plant products. The Parties commit themselves to observing their phytosanitary measures reciprocally. For this purpose,they shall inform each other on regulations and standards regarding phytosanitary inspection, provide information on new pests, research results and on plant protection and plant quarantine. The Agreement is valid for five years, extendable for another five unless one of the parties rescinds within six months of expiry. The Annex lists the quarantine pests covered by the Agreement.; FAO Descriptors: 110; 426; 402; 313