With effect from 1992-04-09 -- Exchange of Notes on the Approval of the Convention was completed on the 10th of March, 1992 -- http://www2.ecolex.org/server2neu.php/libcat/docs/TRE/Full/Other/TRE-151908.htm The objective of the Agreement is to improve cooperation in the fields of plant quarantine and plant protection; to prevent the introduction and propagation of quarantine pests, insects and weeds in the territories of the Parties; to promote bilateral trade in plants and plan t products. The Agreement contains provisions regarding phytosanitary certificates and packaging as well. Quarantine pests, insects and weeds are listed in the Annex of the Agreement which may be amended upon agreement between the competent authorities of the Parties.; FAO Descriptors: 110; 402; 426; 313