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The Government of Japan and the Government of India,
Conscious of many centuries of cultural relations between the two countries,
Inspired by a common desire to promote and develop closer cultural relations in the future, and
Desirous of promoting and deepening in every possible way and putting on a sound. basis the relations and understanding between the two countries;
Have decided to conclude a Cultural Agreement and have appointed for this purpose as their respective Plenipotentiaries,
The Government of Japan:
- Mr. Mamoru Shigemitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and
The Government of India:
- Mr. B. R. Sen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Japan,
Who, having communicated to each other their full powers, found to be in good and due form, have agreed upon the following provisions:
Article 1
The High Contracting Parties will, subject to the laws and regulations of each Party, accord each other every possible facility so as to assure the better understanding of the culture of their respective country in the other country, especially by means of:
- (a) books, periodicals, and other publications;
- (b) lectures, concerts, and theatrical performances;
- (c) art exhibitions and other cultural exhibitions;
- (d) radio and other similar means; and
- (e) scientific, educational or cultural films.
- ↑ Came into force on 24 May 1957, the date of the exchange of the instruments of ratification at New Delhi, in accordance with article 8.