Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs No. 113 / 1976 Coll.
Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Trade Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, the Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on the Termination of the Provisions of the Trade Treaty of 17 January 1931 relating to trade and the Liquidation Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey
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Effective from 15.03.1976
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DECLARATION
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of 9 July 1976
on the Trade Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, the Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey terminating the provisions of the Trade Treaty of 17 January 1931 relating to trade and the Liquidation Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey
On 29 August 1975 they were signed in Prague Trade Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on the expiry of certain provisions of the Trade Treaty of 17 January 1931 relating to trade and the Liquidation Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey.
Those contractual documents entered into force on 15 March 1976 on the basis of their respective provisions.
The Czech translation of documents and the provisions of the Trade Agreement between Czechoslovakia and Turkey of 17 January 1931, which remained in force, are announced simultaneously.
Minister:
Ing. Chupek v. r.
TRADE AGREEMENT
between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, taking into account that they are parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and are guided by a desire to promote and develop trade relations between their countries on the basis of mutual interest, have agreed as follows:
The exchange of goods between Czechoslovakia and Turkey will be carried out in accordance with the general import and export laws, regulations and regulations applicable in each country.
Within the framework of their applicable laws, regulations and regulations, both Parties shall take appropriate measures to develop trade between the two countries and shall provide each other with the highest possible assistance in the issuing of import and export licences.
All payments and benefits in connection with commercial transactions as well as other payments between the two countries from the date on which this Agreement enters into force shall be made in transferable currencies accepted by the Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a. s. and the Central Turkish Bank in accordance with the foreign exchange laws, regulations and regulations applicable in each country.
Within their respective laws, regulations and regulations, both Parties agree to provide each other with all the necessary means and assistance in participating in international trade fairs in their territories.
Under this Agreement, imports and exports of goods between the two countries will be accompanied by a certificate of origin in accordance with the accompanying model issued by the competent authority of the exporting country.
Shipments not exceeding $100 or the same value in another currency shall be exempt from the certificate of origin.
The Parties agree to establish a Joint Commission, consisting of their representatives, which shall meet once a year at the request of either Party alternately in Prague and Ankara on a mutually agreed date, in order to facilitate the implementation of this Agreement and to examine and address problems relevant to its application, as well as to recommend measures aimed at developing trade between the two countries.
This Agreement replaces the Trade Agreement (Modus Vivendi) between the Czechoslovak Republic and the Republic of Turkey signed in Ankara on 30 April 1934 and the Trade and Payment Agreement between the Czechoslovak Republic and the Republic of Turkey signed in Prague on 9 July 1949.
Operations, approved and commencing during the period of validity of this Agreement and pending its expiry, shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
In connection with the provisions of the Trade and Payment Agreement of 9 July 1949, the Parties agree to conclude the Liquidation Protocol in accordance with Articles 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Payment Agreement of 9 July 1949.
This Agreement shall enter into force provisionally on the date of its signature, subject to its final approval or ratification, in accordance with the relevant procedure of each Contracting Party and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming such consent or ratification. This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of one year and shall then be automatically renewed for another period of the same duration, unless it is terminated in writing by either Party two months before its expiry.
Done in Prague on 29 August 1975 in two original copies in English, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Vladimir Kirshbaum v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Turkey:
Macit Varlik v. r.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
PROTOCOL
between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on the termination of the provisions of the Commercial Agreement of 17 January 1931 relating to trade
Taking into account that the trade agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey has been signed today, the Parties agree as follows:
This Protocol shall terminate all provisions of the trade agreement between Czechoslovakia and Turkey of 17 January 1931 relating to trade; Articles 1-5 (inclusive), 7-10 (inclusive) and 12, the Protocol on signature and all annexes thereto.
This Protocol shall enter into force on the date of its signature, subject to its final approval or ratification in accordance with the relevant procedure of each Contracting Party, and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming such consent or ratification.
Done in Prague on 29 August 1975 in two original copies in English, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Vladimir Kirshbaum v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Turkey:
Macit Varlik v. r.
COMMERCIAL TREATY
between Czechoslovakia and Turkey of 17 January 1931
Articles remaining in force:
The High Contracting Parties undertake to provide reciprocal transit on the most favourable routes of international transit, persons, baggage, goods and objects of all kinds, shipments, vessels, ships, motor vehicles and other means of transport, and to guarantee the most favourable clause in this respect. Goods of any kind, passing through the customs territory of one of the High Contracting Parties, shall be subject to reciprocal relief from any customs duties or taxes other than statistical and surveillance charges for transit. The provisions of this Article shall also apply to goods in transit which have already been transhipped or stored by sea.
The above provisions do not prejudicate the measures taken in accordance with the relevant customs legislation to prevent the importation of goods into the country by means of fines.
Transit of goods may be prohibited:
(a) on grounds of public and public security;
(b) for health reasons or as collateral against animal and plant diseases.
High Contracting Parties shall have the right to take the necessary measures to ensure that goods which are the subject of a state monopoly or prohibition on their territory in accordance with Article 5 are actually in transit.
As far as rail transport is concerned, there will be no difference between the inhabitants of the territory of the two High Contracting Parties and between their baggage and their goods, both in the fees levied for the transport of persons, baggage and goods, and in terms of transport time and method of dispatch. In particular, as regards consignments coming from the territory of one High Contracting Party into or transit through the territory of the other Party, they shall not be treated less favourably as regards dispatch or transport prices than those of national or third countries, provided that transport takes place on the same route, in the same direction and under the same conditions. The above provisions do not apply to price discounts designed to face temporary distress in exceptional cases or provided for charity reasons.
In addition, both governments reserve to adapt the details of reciprocal rail connections and transit by direct agreement between railway administrations.
Vessels and ships flying the flag of one of the High Contracting Parties, their crew and cargo arriving directly from the mother country or from another country and without regard to their origin or destination, shall use in ports and territorial waters of the other Contracting Party under all circumstances the same treatment granted to vessels, ships, crews and costs in accordance with the most-favoured-nation clause.
INDIVIDUAL PROTOCOL
between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey
In the context of the termination of the Trade and Payment Agreement of 9 July 1949 between the Government of the Czechoslovak Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, the two parties agreed, in accordance with Articles 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Payment Agreement of 9 July 1949:
Except for those referred to in Article II below, all payments and fees between the two countries shall be made in convertible currencies accepted by the Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a. s. and the Central Turkish Bank in accordance with the foreign exchange laws, regulations and regulations applicable in each country.
All payments linked to the licences issued for commodities contained in the instrument of sale, annexed to the annual protocols, or to the licences issued against applications for commodities entered in the instrument of sale, annexed to the trade protocol of 16 March 1974, submitted by 31 March 1975, in accordance with the Trade and Payment Agreement, signed on 9 July 1949, shall be made by 31 December 1975 through a clearing account established in accordance with Articles I and II of the Payment Agreement of 9 July 1949.
The balance, which shall be recognised after 31 December 1975 by the Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a. s. in the name of the Central Turkish Bank, in accordance with the provisions of Article I of the Payment Agreement signed on 9 July 1949 and the Additional Protocols signed on 16 August 1956 and 7 February 1964 shall be disposed of as follows:
1. Upon confirmation by both parties, this account will be considered as a liquidation account. The liquidation account will not be profitable and will be run by the Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a. s. in the name of the Central Turkish Bank.
2. The balance of the clearing account on 31 December 1975 shall be disposed of by the debtor until 31 August 1976 by the export of goods, in particular those specified in the instrument of sale annexed to the Commercial Protocol of 16 March 1974 between Czechoslovakia and Turkey, which the creditor party will be interested in and which the debtor party will be able to supply in accordance with its export regime, regulations and regulations, in force at the time of the export. The instrument of worship will be agreed in January 1976 between the two Parties under the import and export arrangements applicable in each of the two countries.
3. The balance reported on 31 August 1976 will be settled by the debtor in transferable currencies accepted by the Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a. s. and the Central Turkish Bank in accordance with the foreign exchange laws, regulations and regulations applicable in each of the two countries, not later than 30 days after that date. Payment of this balance will be made at a rate of 1 clearing dollar = 1 US dollar.
In the event of any change in the US dollar's gold content, which currently represents $1 = $0,828948 of special drawing rights or gold equivalent = $1 = $0,023684 of pure gold equivalent to $0,736662 of pure gold, the balance of the liquidation account will be adjusted during the period of validity of this Protocol according to the relevant change at the date of its publication and in proportion to that change.
The Czechoslovak Commercial Bank a.s. and the Central Turkish Bank shall take the measures necessary for the actual implementation of this Protocol.
This Protocol shall enter into force on a provisional basis on the date of its signature and shall be subject to its final approval or ratification, in accordance with the relevant procedure of each Contracting Party, and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming such consent or ratification.
Done in Prague on 29 August 1975 in two original copies in English, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Vladimir Kirshbaum v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Turkey:
Macit Varlik v. r.
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| Citation | Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs No. 113 / 1976 Coll., on the Trade Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, the Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on the Termination of the Provisions of the Commercial Treaty of 17 January 1931 relating to trade and the Liquidation Protocol between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 01.10.1976 |
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| Effective from | 15.03.1976 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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