The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
and
The Government of the United States of America;
Considering that programs to promote further mutual understanding between the peoples
of the two States through educational contacts have been carried out in accordance
with the Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the
Government of the United States of America, signed at The Hague on May 17, 1949, and
amended by an exchange of notes dated June 22, 1966 (hereinafter referred to as “the
Agreement of 1949 as amended”);
Considering that the administration of such programs has been facilitated by the United
States Educational Foundation in the Netherlands, established by the Agreement of
1949 as amended;
Noting the mutual benefits derived from the said programs;
Desiring to continue and expand the programs for the further strengthening of international
cooperative relations and to reconstitute for this purpose the above-mentioned Foundation;