Art.º 10 · Decreto n.º 9/2004 — Vigência e denúncia

1 -O presente Acordo será válido por um período de cinco anos, considerando-se automaticamente renovado por sucessivos períodos de cinco anos, salvo denúncia de uma das Partes comunicada à outra com, pelo menos, seis meses de antecedência relativamente à data de cessação da respectiva vigência.
2 -O fim do Acordo não afectará os programas implementados ou em curso acordados pelas Partes durante a vigência do mesmo e até à sua conclusão.
Feito em Lisboa, em 22 de Janeiro de 2003, em duas cópias idênticas nas línguas portuguesa, polaca e inglesa, os três textos fazendo igualmente fé.
Em caso de divergência de interpretação, prevalecerá a versão inglesa.
Pela República Portuguesa:
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Pela República da Polónia:
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC AND THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM.
The Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Poland, hereinafter referred to as «Parties»:
Wishing to further promote friendly relations between the nations of the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Poland;
Conscious of the importance of tourism for the development of economic and cultural relations, as well as the better understanding of life, history and cultural heritage of both nations;
Acknowledging the need for creating a legal basis for cooperation in the field of tourism;
have agreed as follows:
Article 1
Scope
1 -The Parties will strive to strengthen and develop cooperation in the field of tourism with a view of promoting a better understanding of the history and culture of both nations.
2 -Cooperation in the field of tourism will be implemented in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the national legislation of the Parties.
Article 2
Cooperation
The Parties will support the establishment and development of cooperation between portuguese and polish entrepreneurs and organizations participating in the development of international tourism, undertaking investments in the field of tourism and operating joint ventures with the aim of servicing tourists.
Article 3
Scope of the cooperation
The cooperation, referred to in article 2, will be realised through the following, in particular:
1. a)Undertaking joint ventures with the aim of servicing tourists from both countries;
2. b)Exchange of experts;
3. c)Assistance in educating personnel for the servicing of tourists.
  Article 4
  Exchange of information
  The Parties will encourage the exchange of information in the following fields:
4. a)Tourism statistics;
5. b)Educational programmes for tourism experts;
6. c)Promotional activities;
7. d)Legislative acts regulating issues involving environmental protection and cultural heritage;
8. e)Legislative acts regulating tourism activities.
  Article 5
  Conditions for the cooperation
  The Parties will create favorable conditions for the exchange of experts and scientists specialising in the field of tourism, as well as the co-operation between institutions responsible for conducting research in the field of tourism.
  Article 6
  Tourism information centres
  Each of the Parties will encourage the establishment of tourism information centres of the other Party on its own territory.
  Article 7
  International cooperation
  The Parties will exchange information and share know-how gained as a result of their participation in international tourism organisations.
  Article 8
  Mixed commission
1 -The Parties will establish a mixed commission responsible for the proper execution of the provisions of this Agreement and seeking solution to any problems that may arise in the course of its execution.
2 -The mixed commission will consist of representatives involved in tourism activities and appointed by the Parties.
3 -The mixed commission's first meeting will be held within six months of the Agreement's coming into force.
4 -At the first meeting, the mixed commission will draw up a set of regulations which will define the procedures governing its activities.
5 -Representatives of each of the Parties will chair the commission.
6 -The mixed commission will meet according to needs at the written request of one of the Parties, in the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Poland alternately.
Article 9
Entry into force
1 -The hereby Agreement is subjected to approval in accordance with the national legislation of both Parties. Each Party will notify the other, by way of an exchange notes, of the approval.
2 -The Agreement will come into force after 30 days after the date of receipt of the latter note.
Article 10
Validity and denouncing
1 -The hereby Agreement is concluded for a period of five years. The duration of the Agreement will automatically be renewed for five-year periods, provided that neither of the Parties terminates it, by way of notification, until six months prior to the date of expiration of the Agreement, its intention to denounce.
2 -The termination of the Agreement will have no impact on ventures undertaken and implemented in accordance with the Agreement, while it was in force, until their completion.
Drawn up in Lisbon on 22nd January 2003 in two identical copies in Portuguese, Polish and English, where all the texts are deemed equally authentic.
In case of any discrepancies in their interpretation, the English language version of the text will prevail.
On behalf of The Portuguese Republic:
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On behalf of The Republic of Poland:
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Artigo 10.º — Vigência e denúncia