Decree No 6 / 1975 Coll.
Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya and the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya
Valid
Effective from 05.09.1974
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DECLARATION
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of 25 October 1974
concerning the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic and the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic
On 13 February 1974, the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic, which forms an integral part of the Protocol to the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic and the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic, was signed in Prague.
Pursuant to Article 12 thereof, the Trade Agreement and the Protocol entered into force on 5 September 1974. The Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation also entered into force on that date in accordance with Article 9 thereof.
The Czech version of the Agreements and their annexes shall be published at the same time.
First Deputy Minister:
Krajčir v. r.
TRADE AGREEMENT
between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Libya, wishing to develop trade relations between the two countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, have agreed as follows:
Both governments will develop and consolidate trade relations between the two countries on the principle of equality and mutual benefit. They will study and, with the greatest goodwill, decide on the proposals that one of them would put to second consideration in order to achieve closer trade relations.
(1) Each Contracting Party shall grant to the other Party treatment in accordance with the principle of the most favourable treatment in all matters relating to trade relations between the two countries.
(2) However, the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to the provision or continuation of:
(a) benefits granted or granted by the Republic of Libya to the Federation of the Arab Republics and to the States of the Tripoli Declaration and other Arab countries and neighbouring countries;
(b) the benefits resulting from the membership of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic in the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance and the benefits provided or provided by the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to other socialist countries and neighbouring countries;
(c) benefits resulting from any customs union or free trade area of which one of the Contracting Parties is or becomes a member.
The Contracting Parties shall grant each other all support to increase the volume of trade between the two countries.
(1) The Czechoslovak Contracting Party agrees to purchase Libyan oil on the basis of international prices and conditions for the supply of crude oil and in a quantity to be agreed by the Parties. The Libyan Contracting Party shall provide the quantities requested as far as possible.
(2) The Czechoslovak Contracting Party agrees that, if Czechoslovak organisations implement industrial or other projects or import into the Republic of Libya, the Libyan Contracting Party would pay all or part of the costs of such projects or imports in quantities of Libyan crude oil agreed by both Parties under the conditions laid down in the preceding paragraph.
Imports and exports of goods and services under this Agreement shall be made on the basis of contracts concluded between persons, undertakings and organisations authorised to conduct foreign trade in their respective countries under the applicable laws and regulations in both countries.
The provisions of this Agreement shall not restrict the right of the Contracting Party to adopt or implement measures relating to the protection of:
(a) safety; and
(b) public health or prior protection against diseases and alien diseases in animals and plants.
In order to promote trade between the two countries, the Contracting Parties shall allow the participation of their organisations and undertakings in trade fairs and trade fairs to take place in their respective territories.
Each Party shall exempt from customs and other charges:
(a) samples of goods and materials necessary for promotional purposes and having no commercial value;
(b) materials and installation equipment imported for this purpose under the conditions of their re-export;
(c) materials for testing and research and maintenance under the conditions of their re-export.
Payments resulting from the implementation of this Agreement shall be made in freely convertible currency in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
For the purpose of monitoring the implementation of this Agreement and in order to promote the development of trade between the two countries, a Joint Commission composed of representatives of the two Contracting Parties shall be established.
To this end, the Joint Committee shall meet at the request of one of the Contracting Parties at a time and place to be mutually agreed.
The provisions of this Agreement will continue to apply to all commercial transactions negotiated during the period of validity of this Agreement but which were not fully fulfilled at the date of its termination.
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming its approval in accordance with the constitutional requirements of each Contracting Party.
This Agreement shall be valid for a period of five years and shall be automatically renewed for the same period unless one of the Contracting Parties makes a written request to amend or terminate it six months before its expiry.
Made and signed in Prague on 13 February 1974 in two originals, each in Czech, Arabic and English, the English text being crucial to the interpretation of this agreement.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Ing. Andrej Barčák v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Libya:
Abu Baker Ali Elsherif v. r.
PROTOCOL
on the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Arab Republic of Libya
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Libyan Arab Republic, wishing to develop and promote economic cooperation between the two countries for mutual benefit, have agreed as follows:
(1) The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic will allow its respective trading organisations to export and the Government of the Libyan Arab Republic will allow its respective organisations to import industrial equipment and machinery for the implementation of projects under the Libyan Arab Republic Development Programme. The attached indicative list of projects shall form an integral part of this Protocol.
(2) In connection with these deliveries, the Czechoslovak organisation will provide the necessary technical assistance and services, such as exploratory work and studies, projects, installation and assembly work, services of Czechoslovak experts, training of Libyan experts, etc., according to an agreement between the organisations of both countries.
(3) On the other hand, the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic will allow its respective trading organisations to purchase in the Republic of Libya and the Government of the Republic of Libya will allow its respective organisations to sell to the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic approximately 500 000 to 1 000 000 tonnes of crude oil annually during the period 1975 / 1985.
(1) The supply of industrial equipment, machinery, technical assistance and services for projects from the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to the Republic of Libya and the supply of crude diesel from the Republic of Libya under this Protocol will be carried out on the basis of commercial contracts concluded between persons, undertakings and organisations authorised to conduct foreign trade in their respective countries.
(2) It is understood that the provisions of the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya, signed in Prague on 13 February 1974, will be applied to trade transactions under this Protocol, unless otherwise specified therein.
The prices of industrial equipment and machinery for the implementation of projects concluded in accordance with this Protocol, as well as the prices of crude oil, shall be agreed between the relevant organisations of the two countries on the basis of the world market prices for similar goods.
Other more detailed trade, financial, technical and other conditions required for the proper implementation of this Protocol may be agreed between the Parties, if necessary.
This Protocol constitutes an integral part of the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya, signed in Prague on 13 February 1974.
Made and signed in Prague on 13 February 1974 in two originals, each in Czech, Arabic and English, the English text being crucial to the interpretation of this Protocol.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Ing. Andrej Barčák v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Libya:
Abu Baker Ali Elsherif v. r.
PROJECT INDICTION
1. Construction of iron and steel plant
2. Comprehensive geological exploration of mineral assets including projects and construction of mining and processing plants
3. Expansion of glass factory for construction glass production
4. Exploration and use of ceramic materials and production of ceramic goods, cement works, bricks and production of building components
5. Construction of training centres for technical staff including mobile devices
6. Heat plants
7. Dieselagregates
8. Diesel-locomotives and electric locomotives
9. Truck
10. Race for the production of trucks
11. Racing for the production of bicycles and motorcycles
12. Shoe race
13. Friendlies and weaving plants
14. Vial mills
15. Supplies of components and basic materials such as construction steel, sawn wood, etc.
Amendments and additions to this list may be agreed between the two Parties.
Both Parties agree to meet in the near future experts from both countries in order to clarify the above mentioned projects and implement them in the interests of both countries.
AGREEMENT
on scientific and technical cooperation between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Arab Republic of Libya
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Libya (hereinafter referred to as the "Parties'), wishing to further strengthen friendly relations and promote economic relations between the two countries and seeking to promote the development of mutual scientific and technical cooperation, have agreed as follows:
The Parties shall cooperate in scientific and technical matters to their mutual benefit with a view to making the most effective use of the latest knowledge of science and technology for both countries' economic development.
Cooperation between the Contracting Parties referred to in Article 1 of this Agreement shall include in particular:
(a) the services of experts made available for advice and assistance in all matters relating to science and technology;
(b) facilitating the practical and theoretical training of nationals of one Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party;
(c) include forms of cooperation other than those referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Article on which the Parties may agree.
Each Contracting Party shall grant to nationals of the other Contracting Party in its territory all the support necessary for the successful performance of their tasks to be carried out under this Agreement.
The nationals of each Contracting Party, performing their duties in the territory of the other Contracting Party under this Agreement, shall enjoy treatment no less favourable than that accorded to nationals of any third country, with the exception of benefits granted by the Republic of Libya to nationals of Arab countries and benefits granted by the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to nationals of the Member States of the Council of mutual economic assistance.
(1) The Parties may, if they deem it appropriate, agree on the scope of scientific and technical cooperation to be undertaken under this Agreement.
(2) However, the Contracting Parties shall entrust their respective organisations with the implementation of this Agreement. The scope of the work of experts and advisers, their remuneration and other working conditions shall be agreed on a case-by-case basis between the relevant organisations of both Parties.
All persons carrying out their duties in the territory of the other Contracting Party under this Agreement shall comply in their activities with the conditions laid down for the performance of their duties and shall refrain from any interference with other matters.
Each Contracting Party shall undertake not to divulge any specific knowledge acquired in the course of the implementation of this Agreement without the consent of the Contracting Party.
The Contracting Parties shall, at the request of either Party, consult on any matter concerning the implementation of this Agreement.
(1) This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming its approval in accordance with the constitutional requirements of each Contracting Party. This Agreement shall be valid for a period of three years and shall be renewed automatically for the same period, unless one of the Contracting Parties has expressed its wish to amend or terminate it in writing six months before its expiry.
(2) In the event of the termination of this Agreement, both Contracting Parties shall agree, before the termination of this Agreement, on the manner in which the actions initiated under this Agreement are wound up which would remain outstanding at the date of termination of this Agreement.
Made and signed in Prague on 13 February 1974 in two originals, each in Czech, Arabic and English, the English text being crucial to the interpretation of this Agreement.
For the Government
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
Ing. Andrej Barčák v. r.
For the Government
Republic of Libya:
Abu Baker Ali Elsherif v. r.
Chairman of the Government Delegation
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
Done at Prague, 13 February 1974
Excellency,
During the talks concluded today by the signing of the Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Libyan Arab Republic on Scientific and Technical Cooperation, the Libyan Party expressed an interest in sending Czechoslovak experts to the following fields:
mechanical engineering, metallurgy and health services to the Republic of Libya.
The Czechoslovak Party agreed to send ten dental experts, of which five doctors and five technicians, a complete group of medical experts for the operation of the cobalt bomb and twenty experts for various sectors of the national economy, after consideration of their options.
In addition, other groups of experts will be sent from the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to the Republic of Libya to carry out a survey and study of other possibilities of cooperation in this area.
I would be grateful if you could confirm the receipt of this letter.
I am taking this opportunity to express to you once again, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
Ing. Andrei Barčák
The President of the Government Delegation
Republic of Libya
Prague
Chairman of the Government Delegation
Republic of Libya
Done at Prague, 13 February 1974
Excellency,
I have the honour of confirming receipt of your letter of this date:
"during the talks concluded today by the signing of the Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya on Scientific and Technical Cooperation, the Libyan Party expressed an interest in sending Czechoslovak experts for the fields of engineering, metallurgy and health to the Republic of Libya.
The Czechoslovak Party agreed to send ten dental experts, of which five doctors and five technicians, a complete group of medical experts for the operation of the cobalt bomb and twenty experts for various sectors of the national economy, after consideration of their options.
In addition, other groups of experts will be sent from the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to the Republic of Libya to carry out a survey and study of other possibilities of cooperation in this area.
I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this letter. "
I am taking this opportunity to express to you once again, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
Abu Baker Ali Elsherif
The President of the Government Delegation
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
Prague
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. 6 / 1975 Coll., on the Trade Agreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya and the Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Libya |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 31.01.1975 |
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| Effective from | 05.09.1974 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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