Νόμος 3063/2002

ΑΡΘΡΟ 10

ΤΕΛΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ

1. Η παρούσα Συμφωνία θα τεθεί σε ισχύ την ημερομηνία λήψεως της τελευταίας κοινοποίησης με την οποία τα Μέρη γνωστοποιούν το ένα στο άλλο, εγγράφως, ότι οι απαιτήσεις της εσωτερικής τους νομοθεσίας για την έναρξη ισχύος της έχουν ολοκληρωθεί.

2. Αυτή η Συμφωνία θα παραμείνει σε ισχύ για μία απεριόριστη χρονική περίοδο. Μπορεί να καταγγελθεί από ε-κάτερο των Μερών με μία έγγραφη ειδοποίηση η οποία πρέπει να αποσταλεί στο άλλο Μέρος.

Η ισχύς της παρούσας Συμφωνίας θα λήξει σε έξι (6) μήνες από την ημερομηνία κατά την οποία το άλλο Μέρος θα λάβει μία έγγραφη ειδοποίηση σχετικά με αυτήν την πρόθεση.

3. Στην περίπτωση κατά την οποία υπάρχουν οικονομικά θέματα ή απαιτήσεις που παραμένουν άλυτα κατά το χρόνο λήξεως της ισχύος της, οι διατάξεις της παρούσας Συμφωνίας που σχετίζονται με αυτά τα θέματα ή τις απαιτήσεις θα παραμείνουν σε ισχύ, μέχρις ότου τα συγκεκριμένα αυτά θέματα διευθετηθούν οριστικά.

4. Έκαστο των Μερών μπορεί να προτείνει σε οποιαδήποτε χρονική στιγμή τροποποιήσεις στην παρούσα Συμφωνία, με την εξαίρεση της διάταξης του άρθρου 5 παρ. 4 της παρούσας. Οι συμφωνηθείσες τροποποιήσεις θα τεθούν σε ισχύ σύμφωνα με τη διάταξη της παρ. 1 αυτού του Άρθρου και θα αποτελούν αναπόσπαστο μέρος αυτής της Συμφωνίας.

Υπεγράφη στη Θεσσαλονίκη την 5η Ιουνίου 2001 σε δύο πρωτότυπα αντίγραφα, έκαστο στην Ελληνική, Ρουμανική και Αγγλική γλώσσες, όλων των κειμένων όντων εξίσου αυθεντικών. Σε περίπτωση διαφορών ερμηνείας θα υπερισχύει το Αγγλικό κείμενο.

ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ

ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ

(υπογραφή) Απ.-ΑΘ. Τσοχατζόπουλος

ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ

ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ

ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΡΟΥΜΑΝΙΑΣ

(υπογραφή) loan Mircea Pascu

ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ

ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC AND

THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE OF

ROMANIA

ON

PARTICIPATION OF THE ROMANIAN PERSONNEL INf THE MULTINATIONAL PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING CENTER (MPSOTC)

The Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, hereinafter referred to as "the Hellenic Party" and the Ministry of National Defence of Romania, hereinafter referred to as "the Romanian Party, collectively hereinafter referred to as "the Parties".

Reaffirming their dedication to the purposes and principles provided by the United Nations Charter.

Taking into account the provisions of the "Agreement between the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of National Defence of Romania concerning the cooperation in the military field", signed in Bucharest, on 16^th of February 1995, and those of the "Protocol between the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of National Defence of Romania on the exchange students at military education institutions", signed in Bucharest, on 14^,h January 1997 and in Athens, on 14^th February 1997.

Considering that the development of mutual cooperation will help to strengthen the good relations between the Parties.

Recognizing that the politico-military cooperation constitutes the basic element to enhance the United Nation's capabilities in security and peacekeeping.

Being confident that there must be a further development in the cooperation and the dialogue between the countries related to Peace Support Operations, hereinafter referred to as "PSOs".

Wishing to contribute to the enhancement of training and interoperability of their armed forces, according to the new operation requirements of the PSOs,

Have agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE

The purpose of the present Agreement is to establish the legal framework which is necessary for the participation of Romanian personnel in the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC), hereinafter referred to as "the Center".

ARTICLE 2 PRINCIPLES

1. The Hellenic Party assures that the Center activities are in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

2. The participation in the Center activities is not directed against any other state, and it does not intend to train personnel or military forces against any other state or group of states.

3. The training offered by the Center will be transparent. The academic calendar will be provided in time by the Hellenic Party, according to article 5, para 3.

4. The Hellenic Party undertakes the obligation to provide the required installations/facilities, the appropriate infrastructure for communications and information system support, as well as the necessary logistics and Host Nation Support for the unimpeded functioning of the Center and the fulfillment of its missions.

5. This Agreement will not affect in any way the rights and obligations of the Parties deriving from treaties or agreements that they have previously signed.

6. The Hellenic Party assures that the Center activities are included in the framework of PfP and they are in accordance with the EAPC founding principles. Those activities will help the training of individuals and units of the Romanian Party in the accomplishment of PSOs, possibly assigned to them by international organizations.

7. The Hellenic Party retains the full right to start discussions and sign other bilateral agreements of similar nature with other states or international organizations and will promptly inform the Romanian Party about the signature of such agreements.

8. The working language of the Center will be the English language.

ARTICLE 3 MISSION OF THE CENTER

The Hellenic Party will take the necessary measures in order that Center provides:

a. high level theoretical and practical education and training, with comprehensive coverage of PSOs, to Staff Officers, Platoon Leaders, Company-Unit Commanders and Observers, as well as to multinational platoons, companies or units, according to the standards of the appropriate international organizations such as UN, OSCE, NATO, WEU.

b. the appropriate mission oriented predepioyment training, on all relevant aspects of PSOs, to staff officers, military observers and national and multinational contingents, before their deployment for a specific mission, as well as to their replacements.

ARTICLE 4 ORGANIZATION

1. The Hellenic Party will provide all necessary military and civilian personnel, except for the following posts which should be filled by international personnel:

a. Staff officers.

b. Instructors.

2. The Romanian Party may provide one instructor upon signing of the Memorandum of Understanding referred to in Article 8, para 2 of the present Agreement.

3. The Romanian Party maintains the right to withdraw the aforementioned instructor from the Center, after an official written notification of the responsible authority of the Romanian Party which must be sent to the Hellenic Party at least 30 days before the desired day for withdrawal.

ARTICLE 5 TRAINING

The Hellenic Party will provide the following courses in the Center: ^a- Multinational PSOs officers (basic and advanced^ Course

(1) Duration: two weeks.

(2) Number of courses per year: four.

(3) It is designed for junior and senior officers (train the

trainers).

(4) The purpose of the course is to train officers for PSOs related duties and for tasks as military observers, election supervisors or other PSOs missions in support of the relevant international organizations, such, as UN, NATO, OSCE and WEU.

(5) Maximum national participation per course: five

trainee officers.

b. Multinational PSOs companies (basic and advanced) Cotirse

(1) Duration: two weeks. During the first week, the training will be conducted per platoon, while during the second week, it will be conducted

per company.

(2) Number of courses per year: two.

(3) The purpose of the course is to train platoons and companies for participation in PSOs, either in multinational or national operations, and also to provide the necessary mission tailored predeployment training. The course curriculum provides for both theoretical and practical (exercises) lessons, to be conducted "in door" and in the field.

(4) Minimum national participation is one organic platoon.

c. Multinational PSOs Logistics Course

(1) Duration : one week.

(2) Number of courses per year: one.

(3) The purpose of the course is to train officers from different countries for assignment as Logistic Staff Officers in multinational Brigade HQ, or Multinational service support HQs and/or in national Contingents for the conduct of PSOs.

(4) The course curriculum provides for both theoretical and.. practical (exercises) lessons, to be conducted "in door", classrooms, command points and in the field.

(5) Maximum national participation per course: five

trainee officers.

d. CFE Inspectors/Escorts Course. (1) Duration : two weeks.

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(2) Number of courses per year: one.

(3) the purpose of the course is to train the designated personnel to perform duties as inspectors and escorts in the framework of the Conventional Forces Europe Treaty.

(4) The course curriculum provides for both theoretical and practical (exercises) lessons.

(5) Maximum national participation per course: five

trainee officers.

e. Military Observers Course.

(1) Duration: one week;

(2) Number of courses per year: one;

(3) The purpose of the course is to train officers from different countries for assignment as Military Observers in PSOs and to familiarize the trainees with NATO C2 structure procedures, SOPs and terminology.

(4) The course curriculum provides for both theoretical and practical (exercises) lessons conducted in-door and in the field.

(5) Maximum national participation per course: five trainee

officers.

f. Border Securing Course

(1) Duration : one week.

(2) Number of courses per year: two.

(3) The purpose of the course is to train and familiarize officers and NSOs from different countries with all aspects of Border Control regime, to be capable to establish, organize, man, equip and train Border Control units.

(4) The course curriculum provides for both theoretical and practical (exercises) lessons conducted in-door and in the field.

(5) Maximum national participation per course: five

trainee officers.

2. Upon graduation, the trainees will receive official course certificates, prepared by the Center.

3. During May every year, the Hellenic Party shall provide to the Romanian Party and international organizations, the Academic calendar for the next year.

4. The Hellenic Party retains the full right to modify the structure and organization of the courses, but is obliged to notify the Romanian Party, at least six months prior, about this modification.

ARTICLE 6 PROCEDURES

1. The responsible authority of the Romanian Party will provide to the Center and to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, the necessary information concerning the size of the participation, the procedures of transportation, armament clearance during entrance and exit, as well as other details, in order to enable the Hellenic Party to plan for the reception and transportation from the entry point to the Center. -i

2. The above information shall be included in a "Joining Report", to be sent to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff at least one month prior to the date of Romanian personnel arrival.

3. The Romanian Party may send fully equipped organic platoons or companies for training in the Center. In such a case, it will consult with the Hellenic Party on the structure of its contingent, as well as on all details concerning its arrival, accommodation and departure.

4. Leaves or days off are normally not authorized during the course. However, in emergency situations and after a written notification from the responsible authority of the Romanian Party, the Commander of the Center can grant short leaves either for Greece or for the country of origin.

5. The trainees, during the course, have to wear either duty uniforms or field uniforms, as it will be indicated in the course schedule.

6. Foreign trainees (military or civilians) should conform to the security regulations of the Hellenic Party.

ARTICLE 7 LEGAL ISSUES

1. The legal status of the personnel sent by the Romanian Party, while in the Greek territory according to the present Agreement, shall be governed by the Agreement among the States Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty and the Other States Participating in the Partnership for Peace regarding the Status of their Forces, signed in Brussels, on 19^th June 1995.

2. The Commander of the Center has the authority to issue orders, regarding the functioning of the Center, to all his subordinates, as well as to all trainees. The Romanian personnel will obey to such orders, as long as they do not contradict with the Romanian laws and regulations.

3. The chain of Command and discipline within each national contingent is governed by its own national regulations.

4. The Center's official correspondence with the Romanian Party will be conducted through the Directorate, to be designated by the latter.

ARTICLE 8 HOST NATION SUPPORT

1. The logistic and financial support of the Center is a Hellenic Party responsibility.

2. The necessary details concerning Host Nation Support will be defined in a Memorandum of Understanding which will be signed by the Parties.

3. The Hellenic Party is responsible for keeping the logistic and administrative support platoon at the appropriate strength and readiness in order to provide the necessary support for the smooth functioning of the Center.

ARTICLE 9 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

All disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of the present Agreement shall be settled by direct consultation between the Parties, without recourse to outside jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 10 FINAL PROVISIONS

1. The present Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the receiving of the last notification whereby the Parties notify each other, in written form, that the requirements of their internal legislation for its entry into force have been fulfilled.

2. This Agreement shall remain in force for an unlimited period of time. It may be denounced by either Party through a written notification which is to be sent to the other Party. The present Agreement shall be terminated in 6 (six) months from the date that the other Party receives a written notification of such an intention.

3. In the event that there are financial issues or claims which remain unresolved at the time of termination, the provisions of the present Agreement related to those issues or claims, shall remain in force, until the specific issues are definitely settled.

4. Either Party may propose at any time amendments to the present Agreement, with the exception of the provision of article 5, para 4. The agreed amendments shall enter into force according to the provision of para.l of this Article and shall be an integral part of this Agreement.

Signed in Thessaloniki on the 5^th June 2001 in two original copies, each one in the Greek, Romanian and English languages, all texts- being equally authentic. In case of divergences of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.

FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE OF THE

HE

LLENIC REPUBLIC

KK.A

APOST^ATH. TSOHATZOPOULDS MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

FOR THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE OF i ROMANIA

IOAN MIRCEA PASCU MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

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