(1) Strane su se dogovorile da će raditi zajedno u cilju identifikovanja oblasti od zajedničkog interesa za saradnju, kako bi dalje unapredile duboko ukorenjene prijateljske veze i međusobne odnose, kao i da će istražiti oblasti u kojima mogu konstruktivno da se angažuju, kako bi obezbedile stabilne uslove za uzajamno unapređenje trgovinske i privredne saradnje, čime će doprineti poboljšanju životnih uslova svojih građana.
(2) Strane su se dogovorile da će uspostaviti i održavati efikasne i redovne konsultacije, saradnju i međusobnu razmenu informacija, u cilju podrške ovoj inicijativi.
(3) Strane su identifikovale sledeće ciljeve:
(4) a) jačanje i unapređenje ekonomske, trgovinske i investicione saradnje između Strana;
(5) b) ispitivanje novih oblasti ekonomske saradnje, kao i saradnje na polju nauke i tehnologije;
(6) c) stvaranje povoljnih uslova za razvoj međusobne trgovine, direktnih ulaganja, trgovinskih aktivnosti, industrijske saradnje, razmenu iskustava putem ispunjavanja trgovinskih programa i obuke eksperata iz različitih oblasti;
(7) d) jačanje trgovinskih veza;
(8) e) pružanje pomoći u identifikaciji konkretnih investicionih mogućnosti;
(9) f) podsticanje zajedničkog korišćenja ekonomskih mogućnosti u trećim zemljama;
(10) g) podsticanje unapređenja saradnje u transferu tehnologija i istraživanju i razvoju u oblastima od zajedničkog interesa koje se odnose na privredni i trgovinski razvoj.
(1) Države Strana su, u cilju pronalaženja novih ekonomskih mogućnosti, odlučile da podrže i olakšaju međusobnu saradnju u sledećim oblastima:
(2) 1. Investiciona saradnja
(3) a) prepoznavanje i unapređenje investicionih mogućnosti;
(4) b) uzajamno obaveštavanje o zakonima i propisima koji regulišu strana ulaganja i bilo kakvim njihovim izmenama i dopunama.
(5) c) identifikovanje specifičnih projekata i sektora od mogućeg interesa za saradnju.
(6) 2. Trgovinska saradnja
(7) a) promovisanje i pružanje podrške trgovinskim i investicionim aktivnostima, tržišnim analizama, razmeni komercijalnih i marketinških informacija, poslovnih i institucionalnih veza, i drugih inicijativa, koje okupljaju potencijalne poslovne partnere;
(8) b) pružanje pomoći u organizovanju industrijskih sajmova, izložbi i misija i drugih promotivnih aktivnosti;
(9) c) razmatranje prepreka u trgovini koje bi mogle da ugroze ostvarivanje ciljeva ovog memoranduma;
(10) d) podsticanje trgovinske saradnje između kompanija Strana u trećim zemljama.
(11) 3. Industrijska saradnja
(12) Države Strana će jačati industrijsku saradnju na svim poljima od zajedničkog interesa, sa ciljem da razviju i unaprede svoje ekonomije, kroz pružanje podrške i podsticanje:
(13) a) poslovnih interesa u njihovim naporima da uspostave zajednička ulaganja;
(14) b) transfera tehnologije kroz istraživačke programe, sa ciljem da promovišu učešće, prilagođavanje i poboljšanje postojećih i novih tehnoloških proizvoda i procesa;
(15) c) razmene informacija o tehnologijama i transfer znanja (know-how).
(1) Glavne oblasti saradnje biće u sektorima odgovarajućih ekonomskih, privrednih i industrijskih prioriteta Strana.
(2) Strane su odlučile da promovišu zajedničku saradnju u sledećim oblastima:
(3) a) infrastruktura,
(4) b) građevinarstvo,
(5) c) energetika i rudarstvo,
(6) d) poljoprivreda i prehrambena industrija,
(7) e) šumarstvo,
(8) f) zaštita životne sredine,
(9) g) zdravstvo,
(10) h) IKT sektor,
(11) i) turizam,
(12) j) obrazovanje,
(13) k) nauka i tehnologija i
(14) l) ostale oblasti saradnje, o kojima se zajednički dogovore.
(1) 1. Primena ovog memoranduma zahteva blisku koordinaciju i konsultacije Strana. Shodno tome, Strane su saglasne da osnuju Zajednički komitet za ekonomsku saradnju (u daljem tekstu: Zajednički komitet), kao osnovu za razmenu informacija i konsultacije i rešavanje različitih pitanja u vezi sa pronalaženjem načina za jačanje ekonomskih, trgovinskih i investicionih veza.
(2) 2. Zajednički komitet će organizovati redovne susrete, naizmenično u Beogradu i Adis Abebi, ili vanredne, na osnovu pismenog zahteva jedne od Strana.
(3) 3. Ukoliko Strane budu smatrale potrebnim, Zajednički komitet može da organizuje podkomitete, koji će se baviti određenim temama. Podkomiteti će izveštaje o svom radu podnositi Zajedničkom komitetu.
(4) 4. Zadaci Zajedničkog komiteta će, između ostalog, obuhvatiti:
(5) a) ocenu razvoja i dostignutog nivoa ekonomske saradnje;
(6) b) identifikaciju novih mogućnosti za promociju i intenziviranje uzajamne ekonomske saradnje;
(7) c) razradu preporuka i predloga za poboljšanje uslova za saradnju, kao i identifikovanje prioriteta u saradnji;
(8) d) podnošenje preporuka za efikasniju primenu ovog memoranduma.
Ministarstvo trgovine, turizma i telekomunikacija Republike Srbije i Komisija Afričke Unije nadležni su za primenu ovog memoranduma.
Ovaj memorandum ni na koji način neće stvarati finansijske obaveze Stranama, osim uz njihovu prethodnu obostranu i izričitu saglasnost u pisanoj formi.
Strane se obavezuju da će putem pregovora i u dobroj veri da ostvare napore za rešavanje svih eventualnih sporova i nesporazuma, koji mogu da nastanu u vezi sa sprovođenjem i tumačenjem ovog memoranduma. Svaki spor oko tumačenja ili primene bilo koje njegove odredbe, rešavaće se putem pregovora ili na način o kome će se Strane zajednički dogovoriti.
Ništa u ovom memorandumu neće se tumačiti, niti će uticati na prava i obaveze koje Strane uživaju na osnovu međunarodnih sporazuma i zakona, koje primenjuju.
(1) Ovaj memorandum stupa na snagu na dan prijema poslednjeg obaveštenja, kojim Strane obaveštavaju jedna drugu da su ispunjene sve unutrašnje procedure koje su neophodne za njegovo stupanje na snagu.
(2) Ovaj memorandum važiće u inicijalnom periodu od pet (5) godina od dana stupanja na snagu, a po isteku tog roka automatski će se obnavljati za isti petogodišnji period, osim ako ga jedna od Strana ne raskine slanjem pismenog obaveštenja drugoj Strani o svojoj nameri, godinu dana pre isteka njegovog inicijalnog ili obnovljenog roka važenja.
(3) Ovaj memorandum može biti izmenjen uz pismenu saglasnost Strana. Izmene će stupiti na snagu u skladu sa procedurom koja je navedena u prvom paragrafu ovog člana.
(4) Sačinjeno u Beogradu, 27. juna 2015. godine, u dva originalna primerka na srpskom i engleskom jeziku, pri čemu su oba teksta podjednako verodostojna.
(5) ZA
Prilozi
VLADU REPUBLIKE SRBIJE
Ivica Dačić
Ministar spoljnih poslova
ZA
KOMISIJU AFRIČKE UNIJE
Nkosazana Dlamini – Zuma
predsedavajuća Komisija Afričke unije
MEMORANDUM
of understanding on economic cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the African Union Commission
PREAMBLE
The Government of the Republic of Serbia and the African Union Commission, hereinafter referred to as ”the Parties”,
Recognizing deep-rooted ties of friendship between Parties;
Desiring of developing and enhancing the political and economic cooperation between Parties on the basis of principles of equality, mutual respect and solidarity, taking into account the valuable ties and experiences dating back to the fruitful cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement;
Encouraging business relations particularly between the institutions and organizations concerned with foreign trade as well as with setting up of joint investment projects and facilitating investments in the various fields of economy, infrastructure, construction, trade, agriculture and industry.
Hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
1. The Parties have agreed to work together in order to identify areas of mutual interest and cooperation to further advance the deep-rooted ties of friendship and cooperation between them and to investigate areas where the Parties can constructively engage to ensure stable conditions for their mutual development of commercial and economic cooperation and contribute to the improvement oftheir peoples’ lives.
2. The Parties agree to establish and maintain effective, systematic consultation, cooperation and exchange of information between them in supporting of this initiative.
3. The Parties have identified the following objectives:
a) strengthening and enhancing the economic, commercial and investment cooperation between the Parties;
b) exploring new areas of economic cooperation as well as cooperation in the field of science and technology;
c) creating favorable conditions for the development of mutual trade, direct investments, commercial activities, industrial cooperation, exchange of expertise through the fulfillment of trade programs and training of experts in different fields;
d) fostering closer commercial relations;
e) facilitating the identification of specific investment opportunities;
f) encouraging the joint exploitation of economic opportunities in third countries;
g) encouraging the development of cooperation in technology transfer and research and development in areas of common interest relevant to economic and commercial develop.
ARTICLE 2
The Parties, in the pursuit of new economic opportunities, resolve to encourage and facilitate cooperation between them, in the following:
1. Investment cooperation
(a) identifying and facilitating of investment opportunities;
(b) informing each other of the laws and regulations governing foreign investment, and any changes thereto;
(c) identifying specific projects and sectors of potential interest for joint cooperation.
2. Commercial cooperation
(a) promoting and supporting trade and investment missions, market analyses, the exchange of commercial and marketing information, business and institutional linkages, and other initiatives which bring together potential commercial partners;
(b) providing assistance in organizing industrial fairs, exhibits, missions and other promotional activities;
(c) reviewing impediments to trade which might hinder achievement of the objectives of this MOU;
(d) encouraging commercial cooperation between companies of the Parties in third countries.
3. Industrial cooperation
The Parties will foster industrial cooperation in all fields deemed suitable by them for the purpose of the development and prosperity of their respective economies by encouraging, supporting and facilitating:
(a) business interests in their efforts to establish joint ventures;
(b) transfer of technology through research programs in order to promote the application, adaptation and improvement of existing and new technological products and processes;
(c) exchange of information on technologies and transfer of know-how.
ARTICLE 3
1. The principal areas of cooperation will be in sectors of the respective economic, commercial and industrial priorities of the Parties.
2. The Parties resolve to promote their mutual cooperation in sectors such as:
(a) infrastructure,
(b) construction,
(c) energyand mining,
(d) agriculture and food processing industry,
(e) forestry,
(f) environmental protection,
(g) health,
(h) ICT sector,
(i) tourism,
(j) education,
(k) science and technology, and
(l) other fields of cooperation that may be jointly decided upon.
ARTICLE 4
1. Implementation of this MOU requiresclose coordination and consultation between the Parties. Consequently, the Partiesagree to establish a Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as: “the JointCommittee”) as a basis for the exchange of information, clarification and addressing of various issues and for consultation with a view to expanding and strengthening economic, commercial and investment relations between the Parties.
2. The Joint Committee shall have meetings in an ordinary sessionalternately in Belgrade and in Addis Ababa,or in an extraordinary meetingupon written request of one of the Parties.
3. If the Partiesdeem it necessary, the Joint Committee may establish sub-committees working on specific topics. The sub-committees shall report on its activities to the Joint Committee.
4. The tasks of the Joint Committee will include, without being limited to, the following:
(a) review of the development and level of mutual economic cooperation;
(b) identification of new possibilities for the promotion and intensification of mutual economic cooperation;
(c) elaboration of suggestions and recommendations for improving conditions of mutual cooperation, as well as identification of priorities;
(d) submission of recommendations for more effective implementation of this MOU.
ARTICLE 5
The Ministry of Foreign and Internal Trade and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia and the African Union Commission shall be designated for the implementation of this MOU.
ARTICLE 6
Nothing in this MOU shall be taken as creating any financial obligation on either Party prior to such obligation being mutually and expressly agreed in writing.
ARTICLE 7
The Parties undertake to exercise good faith efforts to resolve any dispute between them arising from or in connection with this MOU. Any dispute over the interpretation or application of any provision herein contained shall be settled through negotiations or by such means as the Parties will mutually agree.
ARTICLE 8
Nothing in this MOU shall be interpreted or construed as a waiver or a modification of the privileges, immunities and facilities, which the Parties enjoy by virtue of the international agreements and laws applicable to the Parties.
ARTICLE 9
1. This MOU will come into force upon the receipt of the last notice by which the Parties inform each other about the fulfillment of their internal requirements for its entry into force.
2. This MOU is valid for initial term of five (5) years from the date of entering into force and shall continue in force thereafter for a similar period or periods of five years unless, one year before the expiration of the initial or any subsequent period, either Party notifies the other Party of its intention to terminate the Agreement.
3. This MOU may be amended by written agreement between Parties. These amendments will enter into force in accordance with procedure prescribed in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Signed in Belgrade on 27. June 2015, in two original copies in Serbian and English languages, both texts being equally authentic.
FOR THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Ivica Dačić
Minister of Foreign Affairs
FOR THE
AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
Nkosazana Dlanini – Zuma
Chairperson
of the AU Commission