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The purpose of this Agreement is to establish basic terms and conditions for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services, between the Netherlands Armed Forces and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan, necessary for the following activities:
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exercises and training with participation by both the Netherlands Armed Forces and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan;
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b.
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, internationally coordinated peace and security operations, humanitarian international relief operations, or operations to cope with large scale disasters in the territory of either Party or a third country;
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c.
protection measures or transportation of nationals of either Party or others, if appropriate, for their evacuation from overseas in case of exigencies of the situation;
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d.
communication and coordination or other routine activities (including visits of ships or aircraft of the forces of either Party to facilities in the territory of the other Party), with the exception of exercises and training conducted unilaterally by the forces of either Party;
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any other activity in which the provision of supplies and services is permitted under the laws and regulations of the respective countries.