26. člen

Finančne določbe za izmenjavo študentov, podiplomskih študentov, gostujočih znanstvenikov in študentov jezikov: a) Pogodbenica pošiljateljica krije mednarodne potne stroške za svoje študente do kraja študija v državi sprejemnici in nazaj. b) Pogodbenica sprejemnica krije stroške šolnine, nastanitve in učnega gradiva ter nujne zdravniške pomoči in ponudi štipendijo ter krije stroške bivanja v skladu z veljavnimi standardi in prakso. Ta program ne preprečuje izvajanja drugih dejavnosti, dogovorjenih po diplomatski poti. Ta program začne veljati na dan izmenjave diplomatskih not, ki potrjujeta odobritev programa. Začasno pa se uporablja od dneva podpisa. Ta program velja do 31. decembra 2002. Podpisano v Pekingu dne 10. maja 1999 v dveh izvodih v slovenskem, kitajskem in angleškem jeziku, pri čemer so vsa besedila enako verodostojna. Pri razlikah v razlagi prevlada angleško besedilo. Za Vlado Republike Slovenije Tanja Orel Šturm l. r. Za Vlado Ljudske republike Kitajske Dong Junxin l. r. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”, – in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Fields of Education, Culture and Science between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, signed in Ljubljana on 13 September 1993, – endeavouring to expand the scope of exchanges in culture, science and education, have agreed upon the following: The Parties shall, during the validity of this Programme, exchange one exhibition each, according to the interest and possibilities of the other Party: in the Republic of Slovenia – Painting Art in China in 2000 in the People’s Republic of China, – Folk Art in Slovenia in 2000. The Parties shall support direct cooperation between the art associations and cultural institutions of both countries. During the validity of this Programme, the Parties shall exchange a three-member delegation of artists for the period of one week. The Parties shall encourage direct cooperation between museums and art galleries, including the exchange of experts, and cooperation concerning preservation of cultural heritage between the institutions dealing with the protection and preservation of works of art of historical value. The Parties shall encourage the exchange of experience in accordance with internal regulations on the protection of cultural property, in particular at preventing illicit export and trafficking in accordance with the Convention on Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, adopted at the sixteenth session of the UNESCO Conference in Paris on 14 November 1970. During the validity of this Programme, the Parties shall encourage cooperation between the archives of both countries and exchange a three-member delegation for the period of five days for each side based on arrangements between archive administrations of both countries. The Parties shall support cooperation between theatres, theatre associations, operas and ballet companies. To this end, the Parties shall exchange: in the Republic of Slovenia – guest performance by Chinese puppet group in 1999 in the People’s Republic of China, – guest performance by the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre in 1999. The Parties shall encourage cooperation between the national libraries of both countries. The Parties shall encourage the establishment of cooperation between the writers associations of both countries. To this end, both sides shall exchange a two-member delegation for the period of five days during the validity of this Programme. The Parties shall encourage direct cooperation between film institutions, organisations and authors of both countries. To this end, both sides shall exchange a film presentation. The Parties shall encourage cooperation in the field of folk art and support the exchange of folklore groups on commercial basis. The Parties shall support the exchange of artists and groups in the field of music as follows: in the Republic of Slovenia – guest performance by traditional Beijing opera group in 2000

(2001)in the People’s Republic of China – guest performance by a Slovene chamber group. The Parties shall support the establishment of contacts between the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Chinese Academy of Social Science. The Parties shall support contacts and cooperation in science between both countries based on a separate Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Scientific and Technological Cooperation and on the executive protocols agreed on that basis. The Parties shall encourage the intensification and enhancement of cooperation in the field of education. The Parties shall encourage direct contacts between the universities of both countries. The Parties shall support direct contacts between the Department of Archaeology of the University of Ljubljana and the Department of Archaeology of the Beijing University. The Parties shall support the activities of the already established lectorate of the Chinese language at the Faculty of Arts of the University in Ljubljana and examine the possibility of establishing a lectorate of the Slovene language at one of the Chinese universities. The Parties shall also encourage participation of linguists in language seminars organised by the other Party. The Parties shall annually offer two scholarships for the full time graduate study, individual post-graduate study or for the study of the other Party’s language. The Parties shall encourage direct contacts in sports and physical education. The Parties shall foster direct cooperation between radio and television broadcasting companies. Provisions concerning the exchange of delegations: a) The Sending Party shall submit to the Receiving Party information about a visit at least two months in advance. b) The Receiving Party shall notify the Sending Party about its decision six weeks prior to the visit and propose the date of the visit. c) After having received the confirmation of the visit, the Sending Party shall notify the Receiving Party about the exact time and place of arrival and carrier at least 20 days prior to the arrival. General provisions concerning the exchange of exhibitions: a) The Sending Party shall send materials necessary for the exhibition (scheme of presentation, text accompanying the exhibition, detailed list of exhibits, information on exhibition area, data for catalogue, promotion materials etc.) at least four months in advance. b) The Sending Party shall deliver the exhibits to the Receiving Party at least seven days prior to the opening of the exhibition. c) The Receiving Party is responsible for safety of the exhibits in its country. In case of loss or damage the Receiving Party shall provide the Sending Party with all information about the incident and provide assistance when the latter claims compensation at the insurance company. All costs of collecting information shall be covered by the Receiving Party. d) The Receiving Party may not restore the damaged exhibits without the consent of the Sending Party. General provisions concerning the exchange of students, post-graduate students, scientists and language students: a) The Sending Party shall send a list of names and data required to the Receiving Party at the latest by 1 April each year. The Receiving Party shall notify the Sending Party about the result of the arrangement at the latest by 15 July. b) Study period for students and post-graduate students shall be harmonised with the time of study in the Receiving Party. Study period for specialisation shall be one year. c) Students and post-graduate students should have a good command of the language of the Receiving Party prior to being enrolled in major studies. The Receiving Party should provide language training assistance to those students, whose knowledge of the language of the Receiving Party is not sufficient. The study of language is not included in the time of study. By consent of the Receiving Party, the experts attending special training may use English as their working language. Financial provisions concerning the exchange of delegations and individuals: a) The Sending Party shall cover international travel expenses and luggage costs of delegations, groups and individuals to the capital of the receiving country and back. b) The Receiving Party shall cover the costs of board and lodging, an interpreter, transport and entertainment within the limits of the itinerary, the costs of urgent medical care including medicines in case of acute disease or injury sustained at work as well as the pocket money. c) In exceptional circumstances the Receiving Party shall bear the expenses of the airport fee for its visitors. Financial provisions concerning mutual exchange of the groups of performers: a) The Sending Party shall cover international travel expenses and the costs of transport of stage props, costumes and musical instruments for the artistic groups to the capital of the receiving country. b) The Receiving Party shall cover the costs of board and lodging (arrange meals, provide drinks and refreshments during the performance), an interpreter, transport within its country according to the itinerary (a special vehicle should be provided, if the activities are held in the city) related to visits, as well as the expenses of the publicity of the performance, urgent medical care, including medicines in case of acute disease and injury sustained at work, and provide pocket money. c) In exceptional circumstances the Receiving Party shall bear the expenses of the airport fee for its visitors. Financial provisions concerning the exchange of exhibitions: a) The Sending Party shall cover the costs of transport and insurance of the exhibits to the capital of the receiving country and back. b) The Receiving Party shall cover transport costs within the country, organisation costs, publicity and technical fee, and insurance costs. c) For each individual exhibition the Parties shall agree on the number of people accompanying the exhibition. Staff members accompanying the exhibition will be treated in accordance with Article 23 of this Programme. Financial provisions concerning the exchange of students and post-graduate students, visiting scholars and language students: a) The Sending Party shall cover the international travel costs for its students to the place of study in the receiving country and back. b) The Receiving Party shall cover the tuition fee, lodging and urgent medical care, offer a scholarship and cover the subsistence costs in accordance with the current standards and practice. This Programme does not preclude the implementation of other activities negotiated through diplomatic channels. This Programme shall enter into force on the day of the exchange of diplomatic notes confirming the approval of this Programme. It shall be provisionally applied as of the date of its signing. This Programme shall be valid until 31 December 2002. Signed in Beijing, on the 10th of May 1999 in duplicate in the Slovene, Chinese and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of difference in interpretation, the English text shall prevail. For the Government of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Orel Šturm (s) For the Government of the People’s Republic of China Dong Junxin (s)