MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND ON STRENGTHENING OF THE BILATERAL COOPERATION ("Off. Herald of RS - Treaties", No. 12/2021)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland (hereinafter referred to as "the Participants"),

Considering the high level of political, economic and cultural relations,

Realizing that stronger bilateral cooperation will contribute to the friendly relations between the citizens of Serbia and Poland,

Considering Serbia’s strategic orientation towards the EU and its reform efforts aiming at effectively pursuing its European agenda, and Poland’s strategic interest in supporting the European integration of Serbia and enhanced level of cooperation,

Aiming at further developing bilateral relations and continually strengthening direct contacts at the expert level of the Participants,

Have entered into the following Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MoU"):

Article 1

The Participants will further enhance their mutual cooperation and information exchange through the establishment of the Annual Plan of political consultations in the field of bilateral relations, regional and multilateral cooperation, European integration process and security policies.

Article 2

The Participants will strengthen cooperation in the field of economic diplomacy through the exchange of experience, expertise and know-how.

Article 3

The Participants will establish cooperation in the field of diplomatic education and training through study visits and joint training programs between their young prospective experts.

Article 4

This MoU is not a treaty under the public international law and does not create any legally binding rights and obligations for its Participants.

Article 5

The Participants will provide funds for these activities through their own budgets, as well as through regional cooperation frameworks.

The expenses arising from the implementation of this MoU will be covered by the Participants according to their ordinary budget availability.

Article 6

Any difference in the interpretation and/or implementation of this MoU will be settled amicably through direct consultations and negotiations between the Participants.

Article 7

This MoU takes effect on the date of signature.

It will remain valid for an indefinite period, unless terminated by either Participant by notification through diplomatic channels. The termination will take effect 3 months following the date of receipt of the notification.

Signed in Warsaw on 11th June 2021, in two originals in the English language, both texts being equally authentic.

For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland