MEMORANDUMOF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY("Off. Herald of RS - Treaties", No. 9/2024) |
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology of the Kingdom of Eswatini, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties",
Desiring to establish bilateral cooperation in the field of communications and information technology,
Considering the traditional, longstanding economic relations between the Republic of Serbia and the Kingdom of Eswatini,
Recognizing the importance of existence and progress in development in the field of communications and information technologies,
Further recognizing the need for wide-scale use of technical potential and capabilities in the field of communications and information technology,
Believing that such cooperation would serve their common interests and contribute to the development of communication and information technology in both countries,
Have agreed as follows:
Article 1
The Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as the MoU) aims to establish a framework for cooperation in the field of communications and information technology between the Parties, based on equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit, in accordance with the laws, regulations and national policies in force in the states of the Parties.
The Parties intend to promote cooperation between research institutions in both countries and contribute to the communications and information industries in states of the Parties.
Article 2
The parties shall promote the expansion of cooperation, encourage the exchange of knowledge, experiences and experts between companies, scientific and educational institutions, government agencies and other organizations of two countries operating in the field of communication and information technologies, the exchange of materials that contribute to better training of experts, shall analyze and compare their own regulations, conduct research in the following relevant areas:
a) Development of innovative solutions in the field of telecommunications, including 5G network:
b) Telecommunication development in rural area;
c) Postal services;
d) Digital skills development;
e) Cybersecurity;
f) Child online protection;
g) Electronic signatures (eSignatures) and Trust Services;
h) Electronic identification (eID);
i) Documentation and digitization of cultural heritage;
j) Other areas of cooperation as mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
Article 3
The cooperation envisaged by the present MoU shall be implemented through a variety of pre-agreed forms, including training, research, technical consultations and the exchange of experts, materials and expertise in the required fields.
Article 4
This MoU is not legally binding on either party. All activities in the fields of cooperation shall be carried out upon the availability of finance and other resources of the Parties.
Each Party shall designate one representative or more who shall be responsible for the coordination of activities pursuant to the terms of this MoU and for the facilitation of its relevant procedures.
Article 5
Any confidential information arising from the provisions of this MoU shall be exchanged in accordance with the legislation in force in the states of the Parties. Neither Party shall disclose or disseminate information transmitted by the other Party while conducting joint activities within the framework of this Memorandum, without obtaining written consent from the other party, as well as after its completion, with emphasis on compliance with information security rules and methods of circulation of data.
Article 6
This MoU of Understanding shall be amended with the written consent of the two signatory parties under separate protocols that shall form an integral part of the Memorandum of Understanding. The amendment procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the same procedures that were followed to sign this MoU.
Such amendments shall be in the form of separate protocols and shall form an integral part of this MoU and shall enter into force in accordance with the same procedures that were taken to conclude this MoU.
Article 7
The present MoU shall enter into force on the date of its signing and shall remain in force for a period of three (3) years, and shall be automatically renewed for similar periods, unless one of the Parties notifies the other in writing of its desire to terminate it no later than six (6) months before the expiry of the current period of validity.
Article 8
Any disputes arising from the implementation or interpretation of the provisions of this MoU shall be settled amicably through consultations and negotiations between the Parties through diplomatic channels and without resorting to a national or international court or a third party for the purpose of settlement.
Thus done in Belgrade on this 19/10/2024 in two original copies, in Serbian, and English languages; all texts are equally authentic. In case of any divergence in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
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