Νόμος 3805/2009

ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘ. 3805

Άρθρο πρώτο

Agreement between

the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic

and

the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia Concerning

Co-operation in the Defence Area

The Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties"),

Expressing their desire for a mutually beneficial co-operation based on mutual respect, confidence and dialogue; ~~

Wishing to set forth the legal and practical framework arrangements for the implementation of bilateral co-operation activities in the defence area;

Guided by the wish to strenghten mutual relations between them in the letter and spirit of the Charter of the United Nations;

Taking into account the Agreement Between the Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Regarding the Status of Their Forces, done in London 19th of June, 1951 (NATOSQEAk

have reached the following understanding:

Article 1 Purpose and Scope

1. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide an overall and practical framework for bilateral co-operation in the defence area between the Parties.

2. Co-operation is to be carried out in the areas and forms set out in this Agreement.

Article 2 Areas of Co-operation

i. Cooperation between the Parties will cover, in principle, the following areas:

(jp Exchange of experience on bilateral basis or within the framework of NATO and European Union.

Defence policy and security policy.

c. Education and training of the military and civilian staff.

d. Issues related to international operations.

e. Military science.

f. Military law.

g. Exchange in the sphere of culture and sports.

h. Procurement policy.

i. Exchange of experience related to formation and functioning of Armed Forces.

2. This Agreement does not restrict areas and forms of co-operation. The Parties may agree to take up co-operation in other areas which both of them consider of mutual interest.

3. Detailed arrangements related to specific projects or activities between the Parties may be laid down in separate Technical Arrangements. These Technical Arrangements will be concluded within the auspices of this Agreement.

Article 3 Co-operation forms

1. In accordance with the decision of the Parties, co-operation will be conducted in the following forms:

v/a. Reciprocal visits by the Ministers of Defence.

-4>. Reciprocal visits and consultations of officials of the Ministries.

c. Co-operation between the Chief Headquarters.

d. Bilateral staff talks and consultations.

e. Participation in training and educational programmes.

f. Co-operation between other military institutions and units.

g. Participation in courses, seminars and conferences.

h. Exchange of information of mutual interest.

2. In accordance with the provision of paragraph 1 d' of this Article, the Parties agree on the following:

a. The intervals between meetings should neither exceed twenty four (24) months nor be shorter than twelve (12) months. The Parties will organize them on a rotational basis, at places to be designated by the Hosting Party;

b. After coordination with the other Party, the Hosting Party will prepare the agenda and the programme of the visit in due time before the meeting.

Article 4 Financial Arrangements

1. The Parties will organize official and working visits on a reciprocal basis.

2. The Sending Party will cover:

a. travel expenses to and from the territory of the Hosting Party's state;

b. travel allowances;

c. accommodation;

d. medical and dental care, other than urgent.

3. The Hosting Party will cover:

a. expenses related to the organization and conduct of the meeting;

b. transportation within the territory of the Hosting Party's state;

c. meals;

d. urgent medical and dental care.

4. All other expenses, which might arise in any area of co-operation, will be defined by Technical Arrangements between the Parties. Costs in the case of events involving groups of more than ten (10) guest participants (such as military sport teams, military bands or student groups), as well as of duration of visits exceeding ten (10) days will be borne according to a separate Technical Arrangement, to be concluded between the Parties.

Article 5 Legal Aspects

All issues on the legal status will be governed by the respective provisions of the NATO SOFA.

Article 6

Protection of Classified Information

1. The Parties, in accordance with their national laws and regulations, will afford the equivalent level of protection to classified information, as afforded by the originating Party.

2. The recipient Party will not release classified information to a third Party without the previous written consent of the originating Party.

3. The exchange of classified information connected with the implementation of this Agreement will be conducted through either diplomatic channels or other channels agreed by the Parties.

4. Detailed issues of the exchange of information will be specified in a separate Agreement.

Article 7 Settlement of Disputes

Any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement will be resolved through negotiations between the Parties at the lowest level possible and will not be referred to any national or international tribunal or other third party for settlement.

Article 8 Final Provisions

1. This Agreement will enter into force upon the reception by the Latvian Party of the notification of the Hellenic Party that it has completed its internal domestic procedures for the Agreement's entry into force. The Agreement will remain in force for the unlimited period of time, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.

2. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual written consent of the Parties in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article.

3. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party by giving six months' prior written notice to the other Party. In this case the Parties will initiate negotiations to settle all outstanding mutual financial obligations, claims, disputes and security issues in accordance with this Agreement.

4. All classified information exchanged or generated under this Agreement will continue to be protected in the event of termination.

5. Upon entry into force of this Agreement, the Agreement between the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia on the Development of relations in the fields of military co-operation and contacts, signed in Athens on the 17th of March, 1999, is terminated.

Signed in two originals in the English language, one for each Party.

For the Ministry of National Defence For the Ministry of Defence

ΣΥΜΦΩΝΙΑ ΜΕΤΑΞΥ

ΤΟΥ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ

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ΤΟΥ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΕΙΟΥ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΛΕΤΟΝΙΑΣ ΠΟΥ ΑΦΟΡΑ ΤΗ ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΜΥΝΤΙΚΟ ΤΟΜΕΑ

Το Υπουργείο Εθνικής Αμυνας της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας και το Υπουργείο Αμυνας της Δημοκρατίας της Λετονίας (στο εξής αποκαλούμενα ως «τα Μέρη»),

Εκφράζοντας την επιθυμία τους για αμοιβαία εποικοδομητική συνεργασία, βασιζόμενη στον αμοιβαίο σεβασμό, στην αμοιβαία εμπιστοσύνη και στον διάλογο,

Επιθυμώντας την σύναψη νομικού και πρακτικού πλαισίου συμφωνιών για διμερή συνεργασία στον αμυντικό τομέα,

Καθοδηγούμενα από την επιθυμία σύσφιξης των μεταξύ των σχέσεων, σύμφωνα με τον Καταστατικό Χάρτη

του ΟΗΕ,

Λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τη Συμφωνία του Λονδίνου μεταξύ των Μελών του Βορειοατλαντικού Συμφώνου, αφορούσα την κατάσταση των Δυνάμεων τους, συνταχθείσα στο Λονδίνο στις 19 Ιουνίου 1951 (NATO SOFA),

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