Uredba o ratifikaciji Memoranduma o soglasju med Ministrstvom za obrambo Republike Slovenije in Ministrstvom za obrambo Kraljevine Norveške o stikih in sodelovanju pri obrambnih zadevah

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway (hereinafter referred to as ”the Parties”)
    – desiring to contribute to the strengthening of peace, confidence, stability and unity by use of mechanisms of co-operation on the whole European continent,
    – considering the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Final Act on the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Paris Charter, the Vienna Document 1992, and other relevant OSCE-documents,
    – keeping in mind the defence co-operation laid down during the meetings of NATO ministers of defence with Partners and wishing to strengthen this co-operation as part of a dynamic process,
    – confirming the will to create equal and friendly relations between the Parties based on mutual benefit which would contribute to the development and strengthening of co-operation in the field of defence,
    have agreed as follows:

Article 1

Purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

This MOU establishes the framework for the co-operation in areas of mutual interest between the Parties. This MOU does not pertain to matters beyond the competence of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway. The Parties shall establish co-operation based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit in accordance with the powers provided in the Slovene and Norwegian regulations. This MOU shall not prejudice the obligations of either Party arising from other international agreements.

Article 2

Fields of co-operation

1. The mutual relations in the area of defence co-operation between the Parties may include:
    a) bilateral dialogue on defence and security policy issues in general, military training and education,
    b) organisational and procedural aspects of activities of the Parties in the process of developing democratic and civil control and effective management of the armed forces,
    c) attendance of participants and observers at military exercises,
    d) programmes of scientific and technological development, introduction of new technology into the military field and logistic system,
    e) military history and museums as well as military publications and archives,
    f) co-operation and exchange of knowledge about defence legislation and military issues,
    g) social, sports, and cultural activities,
    h) military geography, cartography and infrastructure services.
    2. Specific issues of co-operation in the fields referred to in paragraph 1 may be set out in more detail by the Parties in special arrangements according to this MOU.

Article 3

Forms of co-operation

Co-operation in defence related matters will mainly take place between the Parties through the following activities;
    – bilateral defence talks and consultations as appropriate on current issues,
    – reciprocal visits between representatives of the Ministries of Defence and the Armed Forces.

Article 4

Annual plans

Annual plans of bilateral co-operation shall be drawn up pursuant to this MOU.

Article 5

Protection of information

All classified information exchanged or generated in connection with this MOU will be used, transmitted, stored, handled and safeguarded in accordance with the parties applicable national security laws and regulations, to the extent that they provide a degree of protection no less stringent than provided for NATO classified information as set forth in the document ”Security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation” C-M (55) 15 (Final), and its subsequent amendments.
    Accordingly, such information will not be submitted to a third party without prior consent from the other party to this MOU.
    Until a general security agreement between the parties has been signed, the above mentioned document, ”Security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation” C-M (55) 15 (Final), and its subsequent amendments, shall be observed.

Article 6

Financial provisions

The sending party will cover travel expenses to and from the host country, as well as room and board and medical insurance.
    The receiving party will cover travel expenses on its territory and will assist in providing accommodations according to requirements of the sending Party and in acquiring urgent medical and dental care.

Article 7

Settlement of dispute

Any disagreement as to the interpretation or application of this MOU shall be resolved by consultations between the Parties.

Article 8

Final Provisions

This MOU comes into force on the day of the last notification by both parties that all of the national legal procedures necessary for its coming into force have been completed.

Done at Oslo on 12th day of March 2002 in two copies in English.

For the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia
Dr Anton Grizold (s)
For the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway
Kristin Krohn Devold (s)