MEMORANDUMOF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA ON POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS("Off. Herald of RS - Treaties", No. 3/2022) |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, hereinafter referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as the "Parties",
Expressing their desire to further strengthen the existing bilateral relations and cooperation through establishing a mechanism for political consultations,
Recognizing the importance of coordinating the bilateral matters and international issues of common interest between the states,
Reconfirming the adherence to the obligations and principles under international law and the common objective to promote respect for the rule of law in international relations,
Pursuant to the prevailing laws and regulations of the two countries,
Have reached the following understanding:
Article 1
The Parties shall hold consultations on bilateral issues and exchange views on international matters of common interest on a regular basis. The consultations may in particular relate, but are not limited to, political, economic, cultural, security and scientific issues.
Article 2
The consultations referred to in Article 1 shall be alternatively held in Belgrade and Jakarta. They may also take place in the framework of international conferences and meetings, including the United Nations General Assembly.
Article 3
The consultations shall be held at senior official levels, or at such other level as may be agreed between the Parties in advance of each round of the consultations.
Article 4
1. The Parties shall prepare and approve the dates, place and agenda in advance of the consultations through diplomatic channels.
2. The Parties may establish working groups or meetings of experts in specific areas of common interests.
Article 5
The Parties shall continue to work closely to finalize the succession and consolidation of the bilateral treaty base and prepare a common list of bilateral treaties in force.
Article 6
1. The substance and result of the consultations shall not be published, unless the Parties mutually agree to publish or disseminate public information following the consultations.
2.The provision of Paragraph (1) of this Article shall continue to be in force notwithstanding the termination of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Article 7
Any dispute arising between the Parties regarding the interpretation or implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be settled amicably through consultations and negotiations.
Article 8
This Memorandum of Understanding or any of its provisions may be amended upon written consent of the Parties, in accordance with the legal procedures applicable in the two countries.
All communication between the Parties shall be through established diplomatic channels.
Article 9
This Memorandum of Understanding shall enter into force on the date of its signing and shall remain effective for a period of two years. Following these two years it shall be automatically renewed for the same and subsequent period, unless either Party notifies the other, through the diplomatic channels, of its intention to terminate it. The termination shall take effect (3) three months after the date on which the notification has been given.
Done in Jakarta on 23 May 2022, in two original copies, each in Serbian, Indonesian and English language, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence in interpretation, the English text shall be used as the reference.
For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |