Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 262 / 1993 Coll.
Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the negotiation of the Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Austrian Federal Government on Economic, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation
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COMMUNICATION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that on 9 July 1993 the Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Austrian Federal Government on Economic, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation was signed in Český Krumlov.
The Agreement entered into force on 1 October 1993 on the basis of Article 10 (1) thereof. The Agreement on Economic and Industrial Cooperation between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Austrian Federal Government of 12 September 1971, published under No 48 / 1972 Coll.
The Czech version of the Agreement is hereby published at the same time.
AGREEMENT
between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Austrian Federal Government on economic, industrial, technical and technological cooperation
Government of the Czech Republic and Austrian Federal Government, hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties"
led by the desire to develop existing friendly relations and to promote economic, industrial, technical and technological cooperation between the two countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit,
in the belief that this Agreement will ensure favourable assumptions and an appropriate basis for further development of mutual cooperation,
in accordance with the current contractual documents between the Czech Republic and Austria, in particular the Agreement between the EFTA States and the CSFR of 20 March 1992 and the bilateral agricultural agreement of 12 June 1992, as well as the legislation in force in each of the two States,
building on market economy principles,
agree as follows:
(1) The Contracting Parties will, within the limits of their possibilities and applicable legislation in each of the two States, promote and develop cooperation between undertakings, organisations, companies and institutions (hereinafter referred to as "undertakings") of both States on the economic, industrial, technical and technological sectors.
(2) The Contracting Parties agree that cooperation opportunities are in particular in the following areas:
- standardisation and conformity assessment;
- environmental protection;
- construction law and construction activity (especially ground and civil engineering), including testing of building materials;
- energy, in particular energy saving technology, plant building or remediation, research and the application of renewable energy;
- electrical and electronic industry;
- production of equipment and machinery;
- chemical and petrochemical industries;
- health, medical and pharmaceutical industries;
- wood industry, in particular pulp and paper production;
- metallurgy and metallurgy, including metal metallurgy and metalworking industry;
- the printing industry;
- textile and leather industry;
- the food industry;
- agriculture, forestry and water management;
- animal husbandry and cultivation;
- applied research;
- advice and other services for the economy;
- tourism;
- waste management.
(3) Knowledge of the need to create economically and environmentally friendly infrastructure systems will be given by the Contracting Parties to a priority interest in cooperation in the following areas:
- rail;
- air transport;
- road construction;
- telecommunications;
- energy and heat supply;
- water management.
Both Parties recognise the particular importance of environmental protection as an inherent aspect of modern economic development. In carrying out cooperation under this Agreement, and in particular in the areas referred to in Article 1, the Contracting Parties shall encourage, within the limits of their capabilities and applicable legislation, the introduction of effective and modern environmental technologies.
The Parties shall promote the protection and enforcement of industrial property within their respective capabilities and legislation, in particular on the basis of the Paris Union Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, and shall take measures to deepen and extend this cooperation.
When implementing this Agreement, particular attention shall be paid to the following forms of cooperation:
- cooperation agreements between undertakings with a view to making more efficient use of production capacities, reducing production costs and increasing international competitiveness;
- direct investment in the form of corporate holdings, joint ventures or participation in privatisation plans;
- the exchange of patents and licences, as well as corporate protection rights, economic, technical and industrial experience, as well as the preparation and implementation of joint projects in the field of industrial research;
- harmonisation of standards and technical regulations in accordance with European integration;
- the production of "feasibility" studies;
- organisation of education, training and deepening of management knowledge;
- organisation and implementation of joint seminars, symposia, conferences and contacts between experts;
- advisory services, in particular in the fields of marketing, strategic planning, control activities, price analysis and sales education;
- the conclusion of agreements between business associations;
- promoting regional cooperation in trade fairs and exhibitions.
Economic, industrial, technical and technological cooperation between the undertakings of both States will normally be carried out on a commercial basis under this Agreement.
The Parties recognise the usefulness and need for greater participation of SMEs in foreign trade relations and will support relevant efforts within their respective capabilities and in accordance with applicable national rules.
Amendments or termination of this Agreement shall have no effect on the implementation of contracts previously concluded between undertakings of both States.
(1) This Agreement establishes a Joint Commission which, at the request of one of the Contracting Parties, will meet alternately in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Austria.
(2) The Joint Commission will address all issues relating to the implementation of this Agreement, in particular:
- assessing the development of trade relations between the two countries;
- by seeking new opportunities and promoting future cooperation;
- drawing up proposals to improve the conditions of cooperation;
- monitoring the implementation of this Agreement, as well as recommending further expansion of cooperation.
(3) The Joint Commission may set up working groups to address specific issues.
(1) In the event of participation of one of the Contracting Parties or both of the Contracting Parties in the European Economic Area or on entry into the European Communities or in a successor organisation, the Contracting Parties shall be bound by this Agreement to the extent that it is compatible with existing obligations for a participant in the European Economic Area or a member of the European Communities or for a successor organisation with regard to the applicable legal provisions.
(2) In this case, both parties will consult jointly.
(1) This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the third month following its signature.
(2) The Agreement is hereby established for a period of five years and shall be extended by one additional year each time, unless one of the Contracting Parties denies it in writing three months before its expiry.
(3) After the entry into force of this Agreement, the Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation Agreement between the Government of CSSR and the Austrian Federal Government of 12.9.1971 will no longer apply.
(4) Private contracts concluded under the Agreement referred to in paragraph 3 will not be affected by this Agreement.
Dane in Český Krumlov on 9 July 1993 in two original copies in Czech and German languages, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Government of the Czech Republic:
Ing. Vladimir Long CSc. v. r.
Minister for Industry and Trade
For the Austrian Federal Government:
Wolfgang Schüssel v. r.
Minister for Economy
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 262 / 1993 Coll., on the negotiation of the Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Austrian Federal Government on Economic, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 21.10.1993 |
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| Effective from | 01.10.1993 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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