Current status of the Convention
Date of Adoption
Opened for signature 15 June 2006
Place of Adoption
Wellington
Requirements for Entry into Force
Pursuant to Article 20.4(1), this Agreement will enter into force on 1 January 2006 for those states who have deposited an Instrument of Ratification, Acceptance or Approval, provided that at least two signatories have deposited such an instrument by that date.
Pursuant to Article 20.4(2), in the event that only one signatory has ratified, accepted or approved the Agreement, it shall enter into force 30 days after the second ratification, acceptance or approval.
Membership (States Eligible to become Party)
This Agreement is open to accession on terms to be agreed among the Parties, by any APEC Economy or other State.
Languages
The English and Spanish texts of this Agreement are equally authentic. In the event of divergence, the English text shall prevail.
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List of Participating States (as at 26/03/2007) |
Signature Date |
Ratification |
Entry into Force Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | 02/08/2005* | 29/06/2009 | 29/07/2009 |
| Republic of Chile | 18/07/2005 | 09/10/2006 | 08/11/2006 |
| New Zealand | 18/07/2005 |
20/04/2006 |
01/05/2006 |
| Republic of Singapore | 18/07/2005 | 28/04/2006 | 01/05/2006 |