“双边协定”常见的英文表达是 bilateral agreement 或 bilateral treaty。
bilateral agreement:更侧重于双方达成的协议、协定,应用场景较为广泛,涵盖经济、贸易、文化、科技等众多领域。例如:The two countries signed a bilateral agreement on trade cooperation.(两国签署了一项贸易合作双边协定。)
bilateral treaty:通常指具有法律约束力的双边条约,在国际法、外交等领域使用较多。例如:The bilateral treaty between the two nations regulates issues related to maritime boundaries.(两国之间的双边条约对与海上边界相关的问题进行了规范。 )