A Parte em cujo território o presente Acordo for assinado submetê-lo-á para registo junto do Secretariado das Nações Unidas imediatamente após a sua entrada em vigor, nos termos do artigo 102.º da Carta das Nações Unidas, devendo igualmente notificar a outra Parte da conclusão deste procedimento e indicar-lhe o número de registo atribuído.
Feito em Lisboa, a 21 de novembro de 2014, em dois originais, nas línguas portuguesa, croata e inglesa, sendo todos os textos igualmente autênticos. Em caso de divergência na interpretação, prevalecerá a versão em língua inglesa.
Pela República Portuguesa, Rui Chancerelle de Machete, Ministro de Estado e dos Negócios Estrangeiros.
Pela República da Croácia, Vesna (ver documento original), Primeira Vice-Primeira Ministra e Ministra dos Negócios Estrangeiros e Europeus.
(ver documento original)
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC AND THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA ON CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM
The Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Croatia, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties",
Conscious of the importance of tourism and its contribution to promote broader friendly relations between the two countries,
Striving to develop co-operation in the field of tourism between the Parties on the basis of equality and mutual benefit,
Considering the interest of establishing a legal framework for the co-operation in the field of tourism,
Have agreed on the following:
Article 1
Object
This Agreement establishes the legal basis for the development of the co-operation in the field of tourism between the Parties.
Article 2
Scope of the Co-operation
The co-operation between the Parties in the field of tourism shall be developed in the following areas, not excluding others mutually agreed upon by the Parties:
A. Institutional Co-operation;
B. Professional training;
C. Co-operation in the framework of international organizations.
Article 3
Institutional Co-operation
The Parties shall encourage the co-operation between national tourism authorities and shall increase the co-operation between the competent national entities in the field of tourism.
Article 4
Professional Training
The Parties shall encourage the co-operation in the field of tourism training and professional qualification of tourism through the selection of students and professional trainers to participate in training programs and internships in hotel and tourism schools of the Parties.
Article 5
Co-operation in the Framework of International Organizations
The Parties shall consult each other in order to coordinate their positions, when convenient, within the framework of international organizations and particularly the World Tourism Organization.
Article 6
Competent Authorities
- 1 -The Parties shall designate competent authorities in order to promote consultations about the subjects of this Agreement and to guarantee its application.
- 2 -The competent authorities shall mainly convene through electronic communication.
- 3 -In order to implement this Agreement and to establish detailed forms of co-operation the competent authorities may conclude co-operation programs.
Article 7
Settlement of Disputes
Any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, not solved by the competent authorities referred to in Article 6 of this Agreement, shall be settled through negotiation between the Parties.
Article 8
Amendments
- 1 -This Agreement may be amended by mutual written consent of the Parties.
- 2 -The amendments shall enter into force in accordance with the procedure specified in Article 9 of this Agreement.
Article 9
Entry into Force
- 1 -This Agreement shall enter into force thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the last written notification, through diplomatic channels, of the completion of the internal legal procedures of each Party required for its entry into force.
- 2 -On the date of entering into force of this Agreement, the Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Government of the Portuguese Republic on Co-operation in the Field of Tourism, signed in Lisbon on 9th May 1975, applied by virtue of succession between the two countries, shall terminate.
Article 10
Duration and Termination
- 1 -This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five (5) years from the date of its entry into force and shall be automatically extended for successive periods of five (5) years.
- 2 -Either Party may denounce this Agreement by written notification to the other Party, through diplomatic channels, at least six (6) months prior the expiration of the current period. In case of denunciation, this Agreement shall terminate on the date of expiration of the current period.
- 3 -In case of termination of this Agreement, any program or project initiated under this Agreement and still in progress at the time of its termination shall be carried out under the terms and conditions thereof up to its completion, unless the Parties agree otherwise.
Article 11
Registration
After the entry into force of this Agreement, the Party in whose territory this Agreement is signed shall transmit it to the Secretariat of the United Nations, for registration, in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, and shall notify the other Party of the completion of this procedure as well as of its registration number.
Done at Lisbon on the 21st day of November 2014, in two originals, each in the Portuguese, Croatian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
For the Portuguese Republic, Rui Chancerelle de Machete, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs.
For the Republic of Croatia, Vesna (ver documento original), First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.