Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 37 / 1997 Coll.
Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the negotiation of a Treaty on friendly relations and cooperation between the Czech Republic and Romania
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COMMUNICATION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that on 22 June 1994 a Treaty on friendly relations and cooperation between the Czech Republic and Romania was signed in Bucharest.
The Parliament of the Czech Republic gave its assent to the Treaty and the President of the Republic ratified it. The instruments of ratification were exchanged in Prague on 28 May 1996.
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Treaty, the Treaty entered into force on 28 May 1996 and replaced, in the relations between the Czech Republic and Romania, the Treaty for Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Socialist Republic of Romania of 16 August 1968, published under No 94 / 1969 Coll.
The Czech version of the Treaty is hereby published at the same time.
TREATY
on friendly relations and cooperation
between the Czech Republic and Romania
the Czech Republic and Romania (hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties'),
building on the traditions of friendly relations and cooperation between the peoples of both states,
confirming their commitment to all human values of peace, freedom, democracy and social justice and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,
building on significant political and economic transformations that have occurred recently in both States and other parts of Europe,
firmly committed to contributing to the transformation of Europe into a single continent of peace, security, democracy, prosperity and cooperation, as well as to a permanent peace order in Europe,
managing the rules of international law, in particular the objectives and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, the Final Act and other documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, in particular the Paris Charter for a New Europe,
Knowing that the further development of friendly relations and cooperation between them corresponds to the interests of their peoples, as well as the strengthening of peace, security and cooperation in Europe,
decide to develop their friendly relations and cooperation on a new basis and agree to conclude the following Treaty:
The Parties shall develop their relations on the basis of mutual respect, trust and cooperation.
In accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the Final Act and other documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe shall be consistently guided by the principles of sovereign equality, the non-use of force or threat by force, the integrity of borders, territorial integrity and political independence, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for human rights and freedoms, equality and the right of nations to self-determination, cooperation between states, compliance with obligations under international law in good faith.
The Parties shall refrain from threatening to force or use force in international relations. Any disputes between them shall be settled solely by peaceful means in accordance with the United Nations Charter and relevant documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
They will support collective security measures adopted under the United Nations Charter.
In the framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, they will contribute to the establishment and effective functioning of the institutions and methods of preventing and settling disputes.
The Parties shall make every effort to consolidate security and develop cooperation in Europe. In order to do so, they will pursue the creation of a pan-European security system and support the establishment and operation of permanent mechanisms and organisations.
In the event of a situation which, in the opinion of one Contracting Party, may jeopardise its security interests or constitute a threat or breach of peace, both Parties shall immediately establish a link and endeavour to reconcile their positions and to reach agreement on the measures needed to address or improve the situation.
The Parties shall promote, within the framework of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the reduction of the situation of the armed forces and arms in Europe to the lowest possible level, sufficient for defence but not for attack by means of binding and effectively controlled agreements. They will also work together for multilateral and bilateral measures to ensure greater openness, to strengthen confidence, stability and security in Europe.
They will contribute to the adoption of global disarmament measures under strict and effective international control in the framework of the international negotiations in which they participate.
The Parties shall promote mutual cooperation in the military field.
The Parties shall hold regular consultations at different levels to ensure the further development and deepening of their bilateral relations and to align opinions on international issues.
The Parties shall promote contacts and exchanges of experience between parliaments in order to develop bilateral relations.
They shall support and facilitate cooperation between the territorial authorities of the Contracting Parties.
They will also promote cooperation and direct contacts between cities and municipalities.
The Parties consider the development of economic cooperation as one of the preconditions for social progress. They will contribute to the removal of barriers dividing Europe by level of development and its gradual transformation into a single economic area.
The Parties shall promote mutually beneficial economic cooperation, including at the level of territorial authorities, towns, municipalities and undertakings within their respective competences. In the framework of their legislation, natural and legal persons of the other Party will create the most favourable conditions for business and other economic activities.
They will also facilitate mutual support and protection of investment as well as direct cooperation between undertakings. Particular attention will be paid to cooperation between smaller and medium-sized enterprises and enterprises.
In particular, they will promote cooperation in the preparation of professions and further training of experts and economic managers.
The Parties shall promote close cooperation in areas of particular importance to their national economies. To this end, they shall facilitate the conclusion of the relevant agreements.
The Parties will enhance mutually beneficial cooperation in the use of science and technology for the well-being of people and for peaceful purposes.
They will develop cooperation in the field of basic and applied research, particularly in the field of modern technology, and support joint programmes and projects, exchange of scientists and researchers and other forms of cooperation aimed at increasing the effectiveness of research work.
They will facilitate access to archives, libraries, research institutes and similar facilities.
The Parties shall develop mutual cooperation in the field of environmental protection.
They will contribute to the development and implementation of a global strategy for protecting and improving the environment.
The Parties shall cooperate in expanding and improving transport, telecommunications and postal links between the two States.
The Contracting Parties shall respect the right of inland States to access the sea as well as the freedom of transit for those States in accordance with applicable international law standards.
The Parties shall develop cooperation in the fields of culture, science and education.
They will expand cultural cooperation in all areas and at all levels as a contribution to the creation of a European cultural area. They will promote cooperation between cultural institutions and organisations as well as direct contacts between artists and cultural actors of both states.
They will expand and promote cooperation between schools and universities, as well as between research institutes, both by exchanging students, teachers and scientists, as well as by addressing joint tasks.
They will support the teaching of the language of the other Contracting Party and to this end they will assist each other in the language teaching and training of teachers.
They will encourage initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation and exchanges in the field of audiovisual, cinematography, theatre, music and fine arts.
They will support the activities of other cultural and information centres and, where necessary, establish new centres.
In accordance with the relevant agreements, they shall mutually recognise the evidence of education.
The Parties shall promote universally the contacts between the citizens of the two States. They will also support every effort, including the free flow of information, with a view to mutual recognition and understanding between the peoples of both countries.
They will facilitate cooperation between political parties and movements, trade unions, churches and religious communities, foundations, sports organisations, social institutions, women and youth associations, environmental societies and other associations and associations of both countries.
The Contracting Parties will ensure, each in their territory, the protection and implementation of the rights of persons belonging to the Romanian national minority in the Czech Republic and those belonging to the Czech national minority in Romania in accordance with the documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the generally recognised standards of international law.
The Contracting Parties agree that the persons referred to in the preceding paragraph must respect the laws and integrity of the State of which they are citizens.
The Parties shall develop cooperation in the legal and consular fields. They will facilitate the travel and visits of their citizens and cooperate in addressing the related humanitarian and social problems.
They will cooperate in the suppression of crime, in particular organised crime, terrorism, illicit trafficking in narcotics and the illegal transportation of cultural and historical values across borders.
The Parties will consult and cooperate in addressing migration issues as a general phenomenon, including preventing illegal immigration.
The Parties shall improve the legal basis of their relations in line with their political, economic, social and legal developments and general trends in Europe.
This Treaty is not directed against anyone, it does not affect the rights and obligations arising from the bilateral and multilateral agreements and agreements concluded by the Contracting Parties with other States.
This Treaty is concluded for a period of 15 years. It shall then be renewed for the following five-year period, unless one of the Contracting Parties denies it in writing one year before the expiry of the relevant period.
This Treaty shall be subject to ratification and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of instruments of ratification. It will replace the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Socialist Republic of Romania, signed in Prague on 16 August 1968.
Dane v Bucharest on 22 June 1994 in two original copies, each in the Czech and Romanian languages, the two texts being equally authentic.
For the Czech Republic:
Václav Havel v. r.
President of the Republic
For Romania:
Ion Iliescu v. r.
President of the Republic
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 37 / 1997 Coll., on the negotiation of the Treaty on Friendly Relations and Cooperation between the Czech Republic and Romania |
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| Regulation Type | International Treaty |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 07.03.1997 |
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| Effective from | 28.05.1996 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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