Memorandum o razumevanju između Ministarstva poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede Republike Srbije i Generalne uprave carina Narodne Republike Kine o saradnji u sprečavanju i kontroli avijarne influence

Član 1

(1) NAČELO SARADNJE

(2) Strane su saglasne da sprovode prijateljsku saradnju u sprečavanju i kontroli AI u skladu sa zakonima i podzakonskim aktima obe države i u skladu sa standardima, smernicama i preporukama Svetske organizacije za zdravlje životinja (u daljem tekstu: SOZŽ).

(3) Aktivnosti ovog memoranduma o razumevanju ne utiču na prava i obaveze strana u drugim međunarodnim sporazumima čije su potpisnice.

Član 2

(1) OBLASTI SARADNJE

(2) Na osnovu načela nauke i bezbednosti, strane su saglasne da sarađuju na sprečavanju i kontroli AI:

(3) 1. MPŠV je razvilo i efikasno sprovelo nacionalni program za kontrolu AI u skladu sa zahtevima Kodeksa zdravlja kopnenih životinja SOZŽ;

(4) 2. MPŠV je uspostavilo kompletan identifikacioni sistem praćenja živine, koji može efikasno da prati živinu od uzgoja do klanja i prerade;

(5) 3. GUC sprovodi detekciju AI u skladu sa relevantnim domaćim zakonima, konsultuje uredbe i standarde relevantnih načela SOZŽ, i blagovremeno prijavljuje svaki podstandard MPŠV.

(6) 4. U slučaju izbijanja visokopatogene AI kod živine u Republici Srbiji, MPŠV istovremeno o tome obaveštava SOZŽ i GUC, i odmah dostavlja GUC informacije o hitnom reagovanju na izbijanje, prevenciji, nadzoru, kontroli, imunizaciji i uništavanju AI.

(7) 5. Podstiču se tehnička razmena informacija, saradnja i uzajamne posete, kursevi obuke i seminari u oblasti sprečavanja i kontrole AI između strana.

(8) 6. Podstiču se razmene i saradnja u oblasti tehnologije za brzo otkrivanje i formulisanje standarda detekcije ptičijeg gripa između laboratorija za ispitivanje AI i ostalih relevantnih istraživačkih ustanova i ustanova testiranja dve strane.

(9) 7. Ostala pitanja saradnje od značaja za strane.

Član 3

(1) NAČIN IMPLEMENTACIJE

(2) 1. Ovaj Memorandum o razumevanju predstavlja osnovu za strane da sprovode saradnju u prevenciji i kontroli AI. Zahtevi karantina za određene pošiljke predmet su Protokola koji potpisuju strane.

(3) 2. Za efikasnu implementaciju ovog memoranduma o razumevanju, strane mogu, ako je potrebno, da osnuju tehničku radnu grupu za AI, koja će biti odgovorna za sprovođenje specifične tehničke komunikacije i aktivnosti u oblasti prevencije i kontrole AI, uključujući planiranje, implementaciju, nadzor i saradnju.

(4) 3. Sastanak Tehničke radne grupe može se održati po potrebi za rešavanje pitanja bilateralne saradnje putem tehničke razmene i konsultacija u oblasti prevencije i kontrole AI.

(5) 4. Nadležni organi za sprovođenje ovog memoranduma o razumevanju su:

(6) U Narodnoj Republici Kini: Odeljenje inspekcije za karantin životinja i biljaka pri Generalnoj upravi carina Narodne Republike Kine;

(7) U Republici Srbiji: Uprava za veterinu Ministarstva poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede Republike Srbije.

Član 4

(1) PRAVNO DEJSTVO

(2) Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju ne predstavlja ugovor prema relevantnom međunarodnom pravu.

Član 5

(1) VAŽENJE, IZMENE I DOPUNE I RASKID

(2) 1. Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju stupa na snagu danom potpisivanja i ostaje na snazi 5 (pet) godina. Ukoliko nijedna strana ne uputi drugoj strani pisano obaveštenje sa zahtevom za raskid 6 (šest) meseci pre datuma isteka važenja, ovaj memorandum o razumevanju će se automatski produžiti za narednih 5 (pet) godina.

(3) 2. Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju se može menjati i dopunjavati u svakom trenutku putem pregovora uz saglasnost strana.

(4) Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju je potpisan u Beogradu dana 8. maja 2024. godine, u po dva primerka, svaki na srpskom, kineskom i engleskom jeziku, pri čemu svi tekstovi podjednako verodostojni. U slučaju da postoje razlike u tumačenju, merodavan je tekst na engleskoj jeziku.

(5) Za

(6) Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede

(7) Republike Srbije

(8) dr Aleksandar Martinović, s.r.

(9) Za

(10) Generalnu upravu carina

(11) Narodne Republike Kine

(12) Ju Đjenhua, s.r.

(13) MEMORANDUM

(14) OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND WATER MANAGEMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON COOPERATION IN PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

(15) In order to promote collaboration between the two nations, prevent the spread of Avian Influenza (AI), and promote the trade of poultry and poultry products between the two countries, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water management of the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter referred to as the ”MAFWM”) and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the ”GACC”), through candid and friendly negotiation, have reached a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation in prevention and control of AI as follows:

(16) Article 1

(17) PRINCIPLE OF COOPERATION

(18) The Parties agree to conduct friendly cooperation in the prevention and control of AI in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries and the relevant standards, guidelines and recommendations of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

(19) The activities of this Memorandum of Understanding are without prejudice the rights and obligations of the Parties in other international agreements that have been signed.

(20) Article 2

(21) SCOPE OF COOPERATION

(22) Based on the principles of science and safety, the Parties agree to cooperate in the prevention and control of AI:

(23) 1. MAFWM has developed and efficiently implemented the national AI surveillance program according to the requirements of WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code;

(24) 2. MAFWM has established a complete poultry identity traceability system, which can effectively trace poultry from breeding to slaughter and processing;

(25) 3. GACC conducts AI detection in accordance with relevant domestic laws, consults regulations and standards the relevant principles of WOAH, and timely reports any substandard to MAFWM.

(26) 4. In the event of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza(HPAI) in poultry in the Republic of Serbia, MAFWM shall, at the same time as notifying the WOAH, immediately notify GACC and provide GACC with information on the emergency response to the outbreak, avian influenza prevention, surveillance, control, immunization and culling.

(27) 5. Technical exchanges, cooperation and mutual visits, training courses and seminars in the field of AI prevention and control between the Parties will be encouraged.

(28) 6. Exchanges and cooperation in the field of rapid detection technology and formulation of detection standards for AI among AI testing laboratories and other relevant research and testing institutions of the Parties will be encouraged.

(29) 7. Other cooperation matters deemed necessary by the Parties.

(30) Article 3

(31) MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION

(32) 1. This Memorandum of Understanding is the basis for the Parties to carry out cooperation in the prevention and control of AI. The quarantine requirements for specific trade commodities shall be subject to the Protocol signed by the Parties.

(33) 2. For the effective implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Parties can, if necessary, set up a technical working group on AI,which shall be responsible for carrying out specific technical communication and activities in the field of prevention and control of AI, including planning, implementation, supervision and cooperation.

(34) 3. The meeting of the Technical Working Group may be held as necessary to address issues in bilateral cooperation through technical exchanges and consultations in the field of prevention and control of AI.

(35) 4. The competent authorities for implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding are:

(36) In the People’s Republic of China: The Department of Inspection on Animal and Plant Quarantine under the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China;

(37) In the Republic of Serbia: The Veterinary Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia.

(38) Article 4

(39) LEGAL EFFECT

(40) This Memorandum of Understanding does not constitute a treaty under relevant international law.

(41) Article 5

(42) VALIDITY, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

(43) 1. This Memorandum of Understanding shall come into force on the date of signature by the Parties and shall continue in effect for 5 (five) years. If neither Party give a written notice requesting termination to the other Party 6 (six) months prior to its expiry date, this Memorandum of Understanding will be automatically extended for another 5 (five) years.

(44) 2. This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended and supplemented at any time through negotiation with consent of the Parties.

(45) This Memorandum of Understanding is signed in Belgrade on 2024/5/8, in duplicate, each in Serbian, Chinese and English, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any difference in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.

(46) For

(47) The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia

(48) For

(49) The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China