Νόμος 3803/2009

Ο ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)

Between

The Ministry of Development of the Hellenic Republic

And

The Ministry of Energy and Water of the Lebanese Republic on cooperation in the field of energy

The Ministry of Development of the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of Energy and Water of the Lebanese Republic (hereinafter referred to as "Parties").

Recognizing that energy constitutes a steering wheel for their economies and Is a major driving force for continuous development;

Recognizing the Importance of the new sources of clean energy, in particular renewable energy, and energy efficiency In ensuring security of supply and promoting environmental protection and sustainable economic development;

Recognizing that cooperation between the Parties in the field of energy will contribute to the development of their economies and to the strengthening of the existing amiable relations between the Lebanese and the Hellenic Governments;

Stressing that cooperation at ail times shall be based on the respect and adherence to the principles and rules of International law;

Have agreed as follows:

Article 1 -Objective

The objective of this MOU is to establish a framework for the basis of joint cooperation between the Parties in the field of energy with specific emphasis on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, taking into account the provisions of their respective national legislation as well as their respective international obligations.

Article 2 - Exchange of Information

The Parties shall exchange relevant Information, which may be of Interest to them or may assist them In making their decisions regarding the purpose of this MOU. The term of information Includes scientific and/ or technical data and results or methods of research.

Article 3 - Fields of activity

The objectives of the MOU have in view to enhance collaboration In the following areas of interest:

- promote bilateral cooperation In the energy field;

- share experience with regard to the development of the energy sector;

- share experience with regard to the best practices for efficient implementation of the policies and strategies in the energy sector;

- design policies for promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency

- Identify financial mechanisms for facilitating investments In the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency

- design common actions and projects

- design common strategies at international level for further deployment of renewable energy sources and promotion of energy efficiency

Article 4 Joint Committee

A Joint Committee composed of representatives from both Parties In order to promote the objectives of this MOU is hereby established. The Joint Committee shall meet in Athens or in Beirut. The place and date of the Joint Committee's meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the Parties through diplomatic channels. The first meeting of the Joint Committee will be convened within two (2) months from the date of the entry Into force of the present MOU.

Article 5 - Entry Into force, amendment and termination

This MOU will enter into force on the date both Parties have notified each other, through diplomatic channels, about the completion of their relevant Internal procedures and remain in force for five (5) years. This MOU may be amended or extended by mutual written agreement which shall enter into force in accordance Wiethe' procedure set forth in the first sentence of this Article and >may be terminated at any time by either Party upon six (6) months pridh written notice to the other Party through diplomatic channels. <ΛΓ

Article 6 - Official language

All letters, reports and other documents for the implementation of the MOU and bilateral discussions between the Parties shall be In English.

In witness thereof the dully authorized representatives have signed this MOU In Beirut on October 27, 2008.

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ΜΝΗΜΟΝΙΟ ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΗΣ (MOU) Μεταξύ

Του Υπουργείου Ανάπτυξης της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας

Και

Του Υπουργείου Ενέργειας και Υδάτων της Λιβανικής Δημοκρατίας για συνεργασία στον τομέα της ενέργειας

Το Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας και το Υπουργείο Ενέργειας και Υδάτων της Λιβανικής Δημοκρατίας (εφεξής αναφερόμενα ως «τα Συμβαλλόμενα Μέρη»).

Αναγνωρίζοντας ότι η ενέργεια συνιστά πηδάλιο για τις οικονομίες τους και αποτελεί σημαντική κατευθυντήρια δύναμη για συνεχή ανάπτυξη,

Αναγνωρίζοντας τη σπουδαιότητα των νέων πηγών καθαρής ενέργειας και, ιδιαίτερα της ανανεώσιμης ενέργειας και της ενεργειακής αποδοτικότητας, για τη διασφάλιση της προσφοράς και την προαγωγή της προστασίας του περιβάλλοντος και της βιώσιμης οικονομικής ανάπτυξης,

Αναγνωρίζοντας ότι η συνεργασία μεταξύ των Συμβαλλόμενων Μερών, στον τομέα της ενέργειας, θα συμβάλει στην ανάπτυξη των οικονομιών τους και στην ενίσχυση των υφιστάμενων φιλικών σχέσεων μεταξύ των Κυβερνήσεων του Λιβάνου και της Ελλάδας,

Τονίζοντας ότι η συνεργασία θα βασίζεται πάντοτε στο σεβασμό και την πιστή τήρηση των αρχών και των κανόνων του διεθνούς δικαίου.

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