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Po začetku veljavnosti tega sporazuma se v odnosih med Republiko Slovenijo in Romunijo preneha uporabljati naslednji dokument: Sporazum o znanstveno-tehničnem sodelovanju med Ljudsko republiko Romunijo in Federativno ljudsko republiko Jugoslavijo, podpisan 27. oktobra 1956. Sestavljeno na Bledu, dne 12.5. 2000 v dveh izvirnikih v slovenskem, romunskem in angleškem jeziku, pri čemer so vsa besedila enako verodostojna. Ob razlikah pri razlagi tega sporazuma prevlada angleško besedilo. ZA VLADO REPUBLIKE SLOVENIJE Lojze Marinček l. r. ZA VLADO ROMUNIJE Lanyi Szabolcz l. r. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Romania (hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties) Desiring to encourage and promote co-operation in the areas of science and technology on the basis of equality and mutual benefits, Recognizing the advantages to be derived by the people of the two countries from the increased scientific and technological co-operation, as well as of its importance for the development of the national economies and prosperity of both countries, Convinced that international co-operation in science and technology will strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding between the two countries, have agreed as follows: The Contracting Parties shall develop and support the co-operation in the field of science and technology on the basis of equality and benefit. Co-operating organisations may include scientific institutes, scientific societies, universities, government agencies and other research and development organisations. According to this agreement, scientific and technological co-operation shall be promoted through: a/ Scientific and technological research and development projects in areas jointly agreed upon; b/ Exchanges of scientists, specialists, researchers and experts; c/ Exchange of science and technology information and documentation in the context of activities; d/ Joint scientific conferences, symposia, workshops and other meetings; e/ Other forms of scientific and technological co-operation which can mutually be agreed upon by the Contracting Parties. Besides, the Contracting Parties shall encourage, to the maximum possible extent, exchange of technologies between enterprises, including technical collaboration. The Contracting Parties shall encourage and support co-operation and participation in multilateral and regional scientific, technological and development programs and projects. The Contracting Parties will exchange information on their priorities regarding the scientific and technical co-operation at European level and will encourage their co-operating organisations to initiate and jointly participate in R&D projects, within the EU Framework Programs, EUREKA, COST, etc. Co-operation under this Agreement shall be subject to the applicable national laws and regulations of both countries, as well as to the regulations of the international organisations Contracting Parties are members of. The treatment of intellectual property arising from the co-operation under this Agreement shall be regulated by the implementing arrangements between the co-operating organisations in which an adequate and efficient intellectual property protection shall be guaranteed. The co-operating organisations shall become joint owners of intellectual property resulting from co-operation under this Agreement. Scientific and technological information of a non-proprietary nature deriving from the co-operation under this Agreement shall be possessed by both sides and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of both sides, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the co-operating organisations. Scientists, experts and institutions from other countries or international organisations may be invited, upon consent of both co-operating organisations, to participate in activities being carried out under this Agreement. The costs of such participation shall normally be covered by third party, unless both sides otherwise agreed in writing. The provisions of this Agreement may be modified or amended only upon the consent of both Contracting Parties. Modifications and amendments should be done in writing. They will be enforced according to the stipulations of Article 12 of this Agreement. The responsible institutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement are the Ministry of Science and Technology for the Republic of Slovenia and the National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation for Romania. For the purpose of the implementation of this Agreement, the responsible institutions shall establish a Joint Committee for Scientific and Technological Co-operation (hereinafter referred to as “the Joint Committee“) consisting of equal number of representatives and experts designated by each responsible institution. The Joint Committee shall plan and co-ordinate co-operation in science and technology and shall review the progress of such co-operation. It shall adopt biennial Programs of Co-operation, control the implementation of programs and propose, if necessary, concrete measures for implementation of the results of co-operation. The Joint Committee shall meet every two years, or at the request of either party, alternately in the Republic of Slovenia and in Romania. The costs of the exchange of scientists, specialists, researchers and experts resulting from this Agreement, unless agreed upon separately, will be covered on the following bases: a) The sending party shall cover the international transportation costs between the capitals of both countries. b) The receiving party shall cover the travel expenses within its territory and the costs of accommodation and meals, according to the existing regulations of each country. c) The receiving party shall cover the expenses related to the medical care in case of emergency, in accordance with internal regulations of receiving party. Any disputes related to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be settled through consultations within the Joint Committee or between the responsible institutions. This Agreement shall enter into force upon an exchange of notes confirming that the Contracting Parties have completed their legal internal procedures required for the entry into force. The date of the entry into force shall be the date of the last notification. This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five years and continue in force thereafter for successive periods of five years, unless either Contracting Party notifies in writing six months in advance of its intention to terminate this Agreement. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the projects or programs undertaken under this Agreement and not fully executed at the time of the termination of this Agreement. After this Agreement enters into force in the relations between the Republic of Slovenia and Romania the following document will cease to be applied: Agreement for the scientific-technical co-operation between the Peoples Republic of Romania and the Yugoslav Federal Peoples Republic signed 27 October, 1956. Done at Bled on 12.5. 2000 in two originals each, in Slovenian, Romanian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of different interpretation of the Agreement, the English text shall prevail. FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA Lojze Marinček, (s) FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF ROMANIA Lanyi Szabolcz, (s)