AGREEMENT
between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy

The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties");

Desiring to strengthen the friendly relations existing between the Russian Federation and Japan;

Being convinced that expanding cooperation between the Russian Federation and Japan in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy will contribute to the furtherance of friendship and mutual understanding;

Desiring to continue to cooperate in the development of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy;

Considering the close cooperation between the Russian Federation and Japan in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy under the Agreement between the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Government of Japan for Cooperation in the Field of the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, done on April 18, 1991 (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement of 1991");

Mindful that both the Russian Federation and Japan are parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, done on July 1, 1968 (hereinafter referred to as "the Non-Proliferation Treaty");