Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 53 / 1997 Coll.
Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the negotiation of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
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28.03.1997
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COMMUNICATION
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that on 22 September 1995 the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia was signed in Ljubljana.
The Agreement entered into force on 4 October 1996 pursuant to Article 10 (1) thereof. The Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Republic and the Government of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of 3 July 1956 expires on this date.
The Czech version of the Agreement is hereby published at the same time. The English version of the Agreement, which is relevant for its interpretation, can be consulted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
AGREEMENT
on scientific and technological cooperation between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia
the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties'),
Desiring to promote and assist cooperation in science and technology on the basis of equality and mutual benefit,
recognising the benefits of developing scientific and technological cooperation between these States, as well as its importance for the development of national economies and the prosperity of both States,
convinced that international cooperation in science and technology will strengthen the bond of friendship and understanding between their states,
agree on the following:
The Parties shall develop and promote cooperation in science and technology between the participating organisations of the two States on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
Scientific institutes, scientific societies, universities, government agencies and other research and development organisations may be participating organisations.
In accordance with this Agreement, cooperation shall be promoted through:
(a) research and development projects in jointly agreed fields;
(b) exchanges of scientists, experts, researchers and experts;
(c) exchanges of scientific and technical information and documentation in relation to the cooperation activity;
(d) joint scientific conferences, symposia, working meetings and other contacts;
(e) other forms of scientific and technological cooperation which may be mutually agreed by the Parties.
In addition, the Contracting Parties shall support, as far as possible, the existing exchange of technology between undertakings and their technical cooperation.
The Parties shall promote cooperation and participation in multilateral and regional scientific, technical and development programmes and projects.
Cooperation under this Agreement shall be carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations of both States and with the commitments entered into under other existing treaties by which they are bound.
The management of the intellectual property right arising from cooperation under this Agreement shall be regulated by means of contracts between participating cooperating organisations in which adequate and effective protection of intellectual property is guaranteed. Cooperation organisations shall become joint owners of intellectual property arising from cooperation under this Agreement.
Scientific and technical information of a non-proprietary nature resulting from an activity under this Agreement shall be deemed to belong to the two Parties (participating organisations) and shall be kept confidential. If it is necessary to provide such information to a third party, the organisation concerned shall agree in writing.
Scientists, technical experts and third-country institutions or international organisations may participate in projects and programmes implemented under this Agreement, subject to the agreement of both Parties. The costs of such participation will normally be borne by third parties, unless the two Parties agree otherwise in writing.
The provisions of this Agreement may be amended or supplemented only with the consent of both Parties. Amendments and additions shall be made in writing.
The implementation of activities under this Agreement will be determined by the Parties in the two-year Cooperation Programmes, which will be negotiated between each other by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia, in charge of ensuring international cooperation in science and technology.
For the purposes of the implementation of this Agreement, the Parties shall establish a Joint Scientific and Technical Cooperation Council (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Council), composed of representatives and experts appointed by each Party in accordance with the principle of equality. The members of this Joint Council shall be appointed by the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic and the Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia, acting under the authority of the Government and on a proposal from the central authorities involved.
The Joint Council will initiate and coordinate mutual scientific and technical cooperation, assess its results.
If necessary, the Joint Council will propose concrete measures to implement the results of joint actions.
The Joint Council shall be governed by the Statute approved by the designated Ministers by their signature.
The Joint Council shall meet once a year or at the request of one of the parties, alternately in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovenia.
This Agreement shall enter into force upon reciprocal exchange of notes confirming that the national conditions for entry into force of this Agreement have been fulfilled by the Contracting Parties.
This Agreement shall be negotiated for a period of five years and shall continue to be automatically extended for another five years, unless one of the Contracting Parties denies it in writing not later than six months before the expiry of the period of validity of the Agreement.
By the entry into force of this Agreement, the relations between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovenia cease to be governed by the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Czechoslovak Republic and the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia signed in Belgrade on 3 July 1956.
Dane in Ljubljana on 22 September 1995 in two original copies, each in the Czech, Slovenian and English languages. In case of differences in interpretation, the English language version shall be decisive.
For the Government of the Czech Republic:
Ing. Ivan Pilip v. r.
Minister for Education, Youth and Sports
For the Government of the Republic of Slovenia:
Dr. Rado Bodinc v. r.
Minister for Science and Technology
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 53 / 1997 Coll., on the negotiation of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 28.03.1997 |
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| Effective from | 04.10.1996 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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