WHEREAS, the Transitional Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the Republic of Tunisia, inspired by the desire to promote and expand trade and there by strengthen economic relations between the two countries. on basis of Equality and mutual benefit had signed Trade Agreement in Tunis on the 3rd day of November, 1994;
WHEREAS, it is stipulated in the Agreement that the Agreement shall formally come in to force after the exchange of notes confirming its ratification in compliance with the respective legal procedures in force in each country;
WHEREAS, the House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has ratified said Agreement at its session held on the 3rd day of February,1996;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 sub-Articles (1) and (12) of the Constitution, it is hereby proclaimed.as follows: