Decision No. 182/2005/QĐ-TTg On the approval of the Agreement on cooperation in intercountry adoption between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America

This Decision approves the Agreement on cooperation in intercountry adoption between Vietnam and the United States, to take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette. The Agreement sets forth conditions for intercountry adoption between the two countries.

Document No.182/2005/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated29/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date19/07/2005
Effective date10/08/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decision approves the Agreement on cooperation in intercountry adoption between Vietnam and the United States, to take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette. The Agreement sets forth conditions for intercountry adoption between the two countries.

Key points

  • Approving the Agreement on cooperation in intercountry adoption between Vietnam and the United States
  • The Agreement shall take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthening international cooperation in the field of intercountry adoption between Vietnam and the United States
  • It may facilitate individuals wishing to adopt children from abroad

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the Agreement come into effect?

The Agreement shall take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Who are the signatories to the Agreement?

Vietnam and the United States of America are the signatories to the Agreement.

What does the Agreement stipulate regarding adoption procedures?

The text does not specify the detailed provisions of the Agreement concerning adoption procedures.

To whom does this Agreement apply?

The Agreement applies to individuals and organizations wishing to carry out intercountry adoption between Vietnam and the United States.

Does this Decision specify a specific duration for the Agreement?

This Decision does not mention a specific duration for the Agreement.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 182/2005/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, July 19, 2005

DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding the approval of the Agreement on Cooperation in Adoption

between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

On the basis of the Ordinance on the Conclusion and Implementation of International Treaties of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam issued on August 20, 1998;

At the proposal of the Minister of Justice,

DECISION:

Article 1. Approves the Agreement on Cooperation in Adoption between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America signed on June 21, 2005, in Washington D.C. (United States).

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall carry out diplomatic procedures to bring the Agreement into effect./.

 

VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT

 

(Signed)

 

Pham Gia Khiem

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