Strane će održavati redovne konsultacije o bilateralnim pitanjima i razmenjivati mišljenja o međunarodnim pitanjima od zajedničkog interesa. Konsultacije se mogu posebno odnositi, ali nisu ograničene na, politička, ekonomska, kulturna i naučna pitanja.
Konsultacije iz člana 1. naizmenično će se održavati u Beogradu i Sao Tomeu. One se takođe mogu održavati u okviru međunarodnih konferencija i sastanaka, uključujući Generalnu skupštinu Ujedinjenih nacija.
Konsultacije će se održavati na nivou viših zvaničnika, ili na drugom nivou koji se može dogovoriti između Strana pre svake runde konsultacija.
(1) 1. Strane će dogovoriti i odobriti datume, mesto i dnevni red pre održavanja konsultacija, diplomatskim putem.
(2) 2. Strane mogu osnovati radne grupe ili organizovati sastanke eksperata u određenim oblastima od zajedničkog interesa.
Učesnici će nastaviti da blisko sarađuju na finalizaciji sukcesije i konsolidacije baze bilateralnih ugovora i pripremi zajedničke liste bilateralnih ugovora koji su na snazi.
Sadržaj i rezultat konsultacija neće biti objavljeni, osim ako se Strane međusobno ne dogovore da objave ili šire javne informacije nakon konsultacija.
Svaki spor koji nastane između Strana u vezi sa tumačenjem ili primenom ovog memoranduma biće rešavan na prijateljski način putem konsultacija i pregovora.
(1) Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju ili bilo koja od njegovih odredbi može biti izmenjen uz pismenu saglasnost Strana, u skladu sa zakonskim procedurama koje se primenjuju u dve zemlje.
(2) Sva komunikacija između Strana odvijaće se putem uspostavljenih diplomatskih kanala.
(1) Ovaj memorandum o razumevanju stupa na snagu na dan potpisivanja i važi dve godine. Nakon ove dve godine biće automatski obnovljen za isti i naredni period, osim u slučaju da bilo koja od Strana obavesti drugu diplomatskim kanalima o svojoj nameri da ga raskine. Raskid stupa na snagu tri meseca od dana kada je obaveštenje poslato.
(2) Sačinjeno u ________ dana 12. februara 2022. godine, u dva originalna primerka na srpskom, portugalskom i engleskom jeziku, pri čemu su svi tekstovi jednako validni i verodostojni. U slučaju različitog tumačenja, važi tekst na engleskom jeziku.
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ZA MINISTARSTVO SPOLJNIH POSLOVA REPUBLIKE SRBIJE,
ZA MINISTARSTVO SPOLJNIH POSLOVA, SARADNJE I ZAJEDNICA DEMOKRATSKE REPUBLIKE SAO TOME I PRINSIPE
Nikola Selaković, s.r.
Edita Tenšu, s.r.
MEMORANDUM
of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome And Principe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”,
Expressing their desire to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations and cooperation through establishing a mechanism for political consultations,
Recognizing the importance of coordinating the bilateral matters and international issues of common interest between the states,
Reconfirming the adherence to the obligations and principles under international law and the common objective to promote respect for the rule of law in international relations,
Have reached the following understanding:
Article 1
The Parties shall hold consultations on bilateral issues and exchange views on international matters of common interest on a regular basis. The consultations may in particular relate, but are not limited to, political, economic, cultural, and scientific issues.
Article 2
The consultations referred to in Article 1 shall be alternatively held in Belgrade and Sao Tome. They may also take place in the framework of international conferences and meetings, including the United Nations General Assembly.
Article 3
The consultations will be held at senior official levels, or at such other level as may be agreed between the Parties in advance of each round of the consultations.
Article 4
1. The Parties shall prepare and approve the dates, place and agenda in advance of the consultations through diplomatic channels.
2. The Parties may establish working groups or meetings of experts in specific areas of common interests.
Article 5
The Participants will continue to work closely to finalize the succession and consolidation of the bilateral treaty base and prepare a common list of bilateral treaties in force.
Article 6
The substance and result of the consultations shall not be published, unless the Parties mutually agree to publish or disseminate public information following the consultations.
Article 7
Any dispute arising between the Parties regarding the interpretation or implementation of this MOU shall be settled amicably through consultations and negotiations.
Article 8
This MOU or any of its provisions may be amended upon written consent of the Parties, in accordance with the legal procedures applicable in the two countries.
All communication between the Parties shall be through established diplomatic channels.
Article 9
This Memorandum of Understanding shall enter into force on the day it is signed, and shall remain effective for a period of two years. Following these two years it shall be automatically renewed for the same and subsequent period, unless either Party notifies the other, through the diplomatic channels, of its intention to terminate it. The termination shall take effect three months after the date on which the notification has been given.
Done in ________ on 12th February 2022, in two original copies in Serbian, Portuguese and English language, all texts being equally valid and authentic. In case of differences in interpretation between the texts, the English text shall prevail.
FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, COOPERATION AND COMMUNITIES OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE