Zakon o potvrđivanju Sporazuma o saradnji između Vlade Republike Srbije i Vlade Ujedinjenih Arapskih Emirata

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Potvrđuje se Sporazum o saradnji između Vlade Republike Srbije i Vlade Ujedinjenih Arapskih Emirata, potpisan 17. februara 2013. godine u Abu Dabiju, u originalu na srpskom, arapskom i engleskom jeziku.

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(1) Tekst Sporazuma o saradnji između Vlade Republike Srbije i Vlade Ujedinjenih Arapskih Emirata, u originalu na srpskom i engleskom jeziku glasi:

(2) SPORAZUM

(3) O SARADNJI IZMEĐU VLADE REPUBLIKE SRBIJE

(4) I VLADE UJEDINJENIH ARAPSKIH EMIRATA

(5) Vlada Republike Srbije (u daljem tekstu: Srpska strana) i Vlada Ujedinjenih Arapskih Emirata (u daljem tekstu: UAE strana) (u daljem tekstu pojedinačno: Strana i zajedno: Strane),

(6) U želji da učvrste odnose između Strana u skladu sa principima Povelje Ujedinjenih Nacija i normama međunarodnog prava, kao i da promovišu dobre bilateralne odnose razvijajući ih u svim oblastima od zajedničkog interesa;

(7) Zasnovan na zbližavanju i harmoniji sa zajedničkim uverenjem rukovodstva obe zemlje u principe miroljubive koegzistencije među narodima i nacijama sveta i potrebi za zajedničkom saradnjom između zemalja radi postizanja međunarodnog mira i bezbednosti, stabilnosti i prosperiteta;

(8) Na osnovu njihove iskrene želje da ovaj sporazum postane pravni okvir za razvoj bilateralnih strateških odnosa koji pokrivaju sve oblasti zajedničke saradnje;

(9) Strane su se sporazumele kako sledi:

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Ništa u ovom sporazumu ne ograničava Strane da sarađuju i u drugim oblastima koje nisu predmet ovog sporazuma.

Član 4

Strane će raditi na aktiviranju ovog sporazuma kroz zaključivanje Sporazuma, Memoranduma o razumevanju i Protokola između državnog i privatnog sektora i kroz intenziviranje zvaničnih poseta zvaničnika obe zemlje.

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Svi investicioni aranžmani i aranžmani međusobne saradnje koji su obuhvaćeni oblastima saradnje u skladu sa čl. 2. i 3. ovog sporazuma, sprovodiće se i dogovarati u skladu sa pravilima i uslovima dogovorenim od strane Strana u ovom sporazumu, ili svake Strane i privatnog sektora, ili privatnog sektora Strana, što će biti regulisano posebnim sporazumima/ugovorima (kupoprodaja, dugoročni zakup, koncesije po BOT sistemu (built – operate – transfer: izradi – koristi – predaj), prodaja kapitala i/ili imovine u postojećim kompanijama, poslovna saradnja itd.).

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Sporazumi, ugovori, programi i projekti zaključeni u skladu sa ovim sporazumom ne podležu javnim nabavkama, javnim tenderima, javnim nadmetanjima ili drugom postupku predviđenom nacionalnim zakonodavstvom Republike Srbije.

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(1) Strane će raditi na osnivanju Mešovitog komiteta ili potkomiteta koji će se baviti temama koje su predmet ovog sporazuma ili drugim temama o kojima će se Strane sporazumeti.

(2) Ministarstva spoljnih poslova ili druga nadležna ministarstva dve zemlje smatraće se organima kojima je poverena koordinacija, praćenje i priprema sastanaka obe Strana i njihovih potkomiteta.

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(1) Ovaj sporazum stupa na snagu danom prijema poslednjeg obaveštenja kojim jedna strana obaveštava drugu stranu, diplomatskim putem, o okončanju ustavne procedure neophodne za potvrđivanje ovog sporazuma.

(2) Ovaj sporazum će biti na snazi za period od deset (10) godina i biće automatski obnovljen ukoliko ne bude raskinut u skladu sa stavom 3. ovog člana.

(3) Svaka Strana ima pravo da raskine ovaj sporazum u bilo kom trenutku, informišući drugu Stranu o tome u pisanoj formi, diplomatskim putem; a raskid će proizvoditi pravno dejstvo nakon šest meseci od dana pismenog obaveštenja.

(4) Raskid ovog sporazuma neće uticati na ispunjenje aranžmana, obaveza, radnih programa, ugovora i sporazuma koji su već inicirani, sem ako se Strane nisu drugačije dogovorile u pisanoj formi.

(5) Ovaj sporazum može biti izmenjen uz obostranu saglasnost u bilo kom trenutku razmenom nota diplomatskim putem; ovakva izmena stupa na snagu u skladu sa procedurama navedenim u stavu 1.

(6) Svaki spor koji proizađe iz tumačenja ili primene ovog sporazuma rešavaće se mirnim putem kroz konsultacije i pregovore između dve Strane diplomatskim putem.

(7) Potpisano u gradu Abu Dabiju, 17. februara 2013. godine, u tri originalna primerka na srpskom, arapskom i engleskom jeziku, pri čemu su svi tekstovi podjednako verodostojni. U slučaju razlika u tumačenju ovog sporazuma, tekst na engleskom jeziku će imati prednost.

(8) ZA VLADU REPUBLIKE SRBIJE

(9) ZA VLADU UJEDINJENIH ARAPSKIH EMIRATA

(10) Aleksandar Vučić, s.r.

(11) Prvi potpredsednik Vlade i ministar odbrane

(12) Abdullah bin Zayed

(13) Al Nahyan, s.r.

(14) Ministar spoljnih poslova

(15) AGREEMENT

(16) ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

(17) The Government of the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter referred to as: Serbian Party) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (hereinafter referred to as: U.A.E. Party) (hereinafter individually called: Party and collectively called: Parties),

(18) Desiring to strengthen relations between Parties in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and norms of the International law, and to promote the bilateral distinguished relations building them in all fields of common interest;

(19) Based on the rapprochement and harmony in the conviction of leaderships of both countries in the principles of peaceful coexistence between nations and peoples of the world, and the necessity of joint cooperation between nations to achieve international peace and security, stability and prosperity;

(20) Upon their sincere desire to make this Agreement a legal framework for the development of bilateral strategic relations covering all fields of joint cooperation;

(21) The Parties agreed as follows:

(22) Article 1

(23) The Parties shall encourage and promote cooperation between the two countries out of principles of friendship, full respect of sovereignty of both countries, and common interests in accordance with relevant national legilsations, international laws and provisions of this Agreement.

(24) The Parties will especially encourage security, economic and trade cooperation and partnerships on the basis of equality, mutual benefits pursuant terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and under terms and conditions defined in separate agreements, memorandum of understanding and protocols concluded for the implementation of the concrete projects and programs foreseen in the fields of cooperation pursuant this Agreement, between the Parties and/or between one of the Parties and private sector, and/or competent bodies or authorities of other Party or between the private sector of two Parties, and/or competent bodies or authorities of the Parties that are implementing concrete project or program.

(25) The Parties will encourage cooperation between authorities, commercial and other public or private entities of both countries, as well as inclusion of citizens, in accordance with national legislation of the Parties.

(26) Article 2

(27) The Parties shall cooperate in the following fields:

(28) Section (1) Economic fields

(29) 1. Cooperation in the industrial field: Conducting the necessary consultations between both Parties to benefit from international experiences in the following areas:

(30) a) Establishment of specialized economic zones associated with exports.

(31) b) Establishment of small and medium industrial ventures.

(32) c) Transition to the knowledge economy.

(33) d) Information technology and research and development.

(34) e) Finding ways and mechanisms between competent authorities of both countries to establish joint Emirati Serbian industries that combine advanced industrial Serbian knowhow and relative advantages available in the UAE economy.

(35) 2. Cooperation in commercial fields:

(36) a) Development and review of necessary measures for the development of trade exchange between the two countries and market access.

(37) b) Exchange of expertise and experience in the field of re-exportation and national exports development.

(38) c) Exchange of economic and commercial information, economic legislation, and trade directories to promote and develop economic cooperation and to advance commercial exchange between the two countries.

(39) 3. Cooperation in the field of agriculture:

(40) 1. This cooperation shall include the following areas:

(41) a) Investments in the development of agricultural production.

(42) b) Investment in land irrigation and drainage systems and modernization and purchase of the related agricultural equipment.

(43) c) Establishment of joint experiment and research centers in the areas of agriculture, forestry and environment.

(44) 2. In order to invest in the agriculture production development and modernization of existing agriculture infrastructure, Republic of Serbia is ready to offer to the leading agriculture company from United Arab Emirates, proposed by U.A.E. Party, assets in the state owned agricultural companies, long term lease of the agricultural land and/or commercial cooperation, all under terms and conditions agreed by the Parties to this Agreement, or each Party and private sector, or private sector of both Parties, that will be regulated by the separate agreements/contracts (sales purchase, long term lease, concessions BOT (built-operate-transfer), commercial cooperation etc.), sale of the capital and/or assets in the existing companies, commercial cooperation etc.).

(45) 4. Cooperation in the field of investment:

(46) a) Exchange information on the different investment systems and its associated stimulating incentives.

(47) b) Work on the exchange of administrative, legal and financial facilities and all necessary procedures for cooperation in the field of establishment of joint investment ventures to both sides, joint investment ventures in third party countries, and individual investment ventures for each Party to the other one.

(48) c) Comprehensive and mutual cooperation in the field of investment in tourism sector and its respective facilities.

(49) d) Work on signing economic agreements such as Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation on Income, Investment Promotion and Protection or any further Agreement to be agreed upon between the two Parties.

(50) 5. Cooperation in the field of customs and taxes:

(51) a) Cooperation in the field of customs and taxes to benefit from mutual experiences.

(52) b) Exchange of information on themes and legislation related to customs affairs.

(53) 6. Cooperation in the fields of finance and banking:

(54) a) Cooperation to grant facilities for the opening of branches of domestic banks to both Parties.

(55) b) Cooperation between bank monitoring institutions in both countries in matter of control and inspection on banks established in Serbia and UAE and operating in other country.

(56) c) Exchange of monitoring information and cooperation in the field of training and promote employees’ capacities in the monetary and monitoring institutions.

(57) d) Cooperation between Financial and Development Funds and Institutions.

(58) 7. Cooperation in the field of transportation, logistics and related infrastructure:

(59) 1. This cooperation shall include the following areas:

(60) a) Strengthen cooperation in the areas of land, river, maritime and air transportation.

(61) b) Cooperation and investments in the field of cargo handling (port and airport facilities), including maintenance of the air fleet.

(62) c) Cooperation and investments in the field of storage facility development.

(63) d) Benefit from the possibilities and experiences in the areas of land and air transportation.

(64) e) Facilitate investment in the areas of land and air transportation.

(65) 2. In order to invest and cooperate in the field of transportation, Republic of Serbia agrees that will make available to the United Arab Emirates entities logistic support of infrastructural systems by use and/or sale purchase of port and airport facilities and other transportation means and/or capital in the existing companies in the Republic of Serbia, all under terms and conditions agreed by the Parties to this Agreement, or each Party and private sector, or private sector of both Parties, that will be regulated by the separate agreements.

(66) 8. Cooperation in the field of real estate/immovable

(67) assets/facilities:

(68) 1. This cooperation shall include the following areas:

(69) a) purchasing immovable assets in the state ownership, and/or

(70) b) joint investment into projects that involves immovable assets in the state ownership.

(71) 2. In order to implement the activities in this field of cooperation, Parties agree that where there is a necessity to ensure investments into certain Facilities and Immovable assets (other than facilities and immovable assets in point 3. of this section) in the state ownership in the Republic of Serbia, when the mutual interest is recognized, oblige itself to sell certain immovable assets to United Arab Emirates entities, or to invest with them jointly, all under terms and conditions agreed by the Parties to this Agreement, or each Party and private sector, or private sector of both Parties, that will be regulated by the separate purchase or other agreements.

(72) Section (2) Security fields

(73) a) Strengthen cooperation and exchange of experiences in the fight against crime area, including terrorist crimes, corruption, organized crime and cyber-crime.

(74) b) Exchange visits related to security areas and participate in exhibitions and conferences held by both Parties.

(75) Section (3) Military fields

(76) a) Making all the agreed expertise and capabilities available for exploration and subject to enhanced cooperation in the military fields.

(77) b) Defense (military-economic, military-medical cooperation and military development programs etc.).

(78) c) Conducting periodic consultations between the competent authorities with a view to discuss the renewable opportunities in the military field, especially in the areas of armament, military economy, medical services and military development programs.

(79) Section (4) Judicial cooperation

(80) a) Cooperation between judicial authorities of both Parties including signature of concerned judicial agreements on extradition and judicial cooperation in civil, commercial and criminal matters.

(81) b) Exchange of practices and procedures adopted in the judicial field between both Parties.

(82) Section (5) Media and information fields

(83) a) Cooperation in the field of media and exchange of information characterized by its media nature between both Parties.

(84) b) Increase the exchanged visits between the officials in the media field.

(85) c) Benefit from audio, visual and printed media techniques in both countries.

(86) Section (6) Field of communication

(87) a) Provide all the expertise and possibilities to promote cooperation in the field of communications between both countries.

(88) b) Conduct periodic meetings to discuss the renewable opportunities in the field of communications between both countries.

(89) c) Encourage investment in the field of communications in the two countries.

(90) Section (7) Cultural fields

(91) a) Strengthen cooperation in various cultural fields, and support the establishment of common cultural programs between the two countries.

(92) b) Exchange visits and cultural activities.

(93) Section (8) Education fields

(94) a) Strengthen cooperation in educational and academic areas.

(95) b) Exchange visits of specialists from both countries.

(96) Section (9) Health fields

(97) a) Benefit from the expertise and experiences in the fields of health.

(98) b) Benefit from the possibilities and research centers specialized in pharmaceutical and therapeutic industries.

(99) Section (10) Environmental fields

(100) a) Cooperate in the field of construction and establishment of green cities.

(101) b) Consult and coordinate their stands and exchange experiences in the area of climate change and carbon emissions reducing.

(102) Section (11) Energy fields

(103) a) Cooperation in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy and experience exchange.

(104) b) Benefit from the possibilities of both Parties in the field of using renewable energy and renewable energy programs related to economy, facilitate its transfer between the two sides and conduct joint studies.

(105) c) Work on the establishment of joint ventures in respect of hydrocarbon energy.

(106) d) Support international mechanisms and research centers operation in the area of alternative energy.

(107) e) Cooperation in the area of oil and gas exploration.

(108) f) Cooperation in the area of benefiting from clean development mechanism in the implementation of energy ventures and its application mechanism.

(109) Section (12) Technical and technological fields

(110) a) Benefit from technological techniques to both Parties in all areas.

(111) b) Strengthen cooperation in the field of space researches and benefit from techniques available to both sides.

(112) Section (13) Sport fields

(113) a) Strengthen cooperation in sport areas.

(114) b) Assessment of the potential investment projects in the sport field.

(115) c) Exchange visits of specialists from both countries.

(116) Article 3

(117) Nothing in this Agreement will prohibit the Parties to cooperate in other fields that are not covered with this Agreement.

(118) Article 4

(119) The Parties shall work on the activation of this Agreement through the conclusion of Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding and Protocols between governmental and private sector and trough intensification of official visits between officials in both countries.

(120) Article 5

(121) All investment and mutual cooperation arrangements that are included in fields of cooperation pursuant article 2 and article 3 of this Agreement, will be implemented and agreed under terms and conditions agreed by the Parties to this Agreement, or each Party and private sector, or private sector of both Parties, all regulated by the separate agreements/contracts (sales purchase, long term lease, concessions BOT (built-operate-transfer), sale of the capital and/or assets in the existing companies, commercial cooperation etc.).

(122) Article 6

(123) Agreements, contracts, programs and projects agreed in accordance with this Agreement will not be subject to public procurement, public tender, public competing procedure or any other procedure defined in National legislation of the Republic of Serbia.

(124) Article 7

(125) The Parties shall work on the establishment of Joint Committee or Sub Committees to work on the themes covered by this Agreement or any other themes to be agreed upon between the Parties.

(126) The Foreign Ministries or other Competent Ministries of the two countries to be the concerned authorities entrusted with the coordination, follow-up and preparation for meetings of both Parties and their Sub Committees.

(127) Article 8

(128) This Agreement shall enter into force from the date of receiving the last notification by which one party informing the other party via diplomatic channels about completing the constitutional procedures necessary for the ratification of this Agreement.

(129) This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of ten (10) years to be automatically renewed unless terminated in accordance with the paragraph 3 of this Article.

(130) Any Party is entitled to terminate this Agreement at any time, by informing the other Party about such fact in written form via diplomatic channels; this termination shall be valid after six months from the notification date.

(131) Termination of this Agreement shall not affect fulfilment of engagements, commitments, work programs, contracts and agreements already initiated, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both Parties.

(132) This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent at any time by exchanging notes between them via diplomatic channels; this amendment shall be enforced in accordance with the procedures aforementioned in paragraph 1.

(133) Any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled amicably through consultations and negotiations between the two Parties via diplomatic channels.

(134) Signed in the city of Abu Dhabi, on February 17, 2013, in two original copies in the Serbian, Arabic and English languages, both texts being equally authentic. In the case of differences in the interpretation of the Agreement, the English text will prevail.

(135) FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

(136) FOR THE GOVERNMENT

(137) OF THE UNITED ARAB

(138) EMIRATES