Republike Slovenije:
Vojka Ravbar l. r.
Za Vlado
Republike Indonezije:
Soemadi d.M. Brotodiningrat l.r.
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia hereinafter referred to as “ the Contracting Parties “;
DESIROUS of expanding and enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation on a lasting and long term basis;
CONVINCED of the necessity of lasting and effective cooperation in the interests of both countries;
CONFIRMING their interests in the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the two countries; and
GUIDED by the desire to strengthen the existing friendly relations and to promote the expansion of economic, scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit and full respect of sovereignty;
HAVE AGREED as follows:
Article 1
The Contracting Parties shall endeavor to take all necessary measures to encourage and to develop economic, scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries within the framework of this Agreement and in conformity with their respective laws and regulations.
Article 2
The economic, scientific and technological cooperation referred to in this Agreement may be developed in the areas which will be specified by mutual agreement.
Article 3
The economic, scientific and technological cooperation shall be conducted in accordance with the capabilities and requirements of the respective Contracting Parties as well as with the terms and conditions to be agreed upon between the Contracting Parties. The detailed provisions relating to the forms and methods as well as to the conditions of such cooperation in the agreed areas shall be laid down in separate implementing arrangements.
Article 4
The Contracting Parties shall promote, support and facilitate further development of economic cooperation between the two countries and, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and with the respective legislation and regulations which apply in the two countries, enable various forms of economic links among the entities of both countries and surmount any obstacle in this cooperation by mutual agreement.
Article 5
In view of the development of economic, scientific and technological cooperation, the Contracting Parties shall encourage mutual exchange of information, particularly concerning their respective legislation as well as other information of mutual interest.
Article 6
1. Any Intellectual Property Right (IPR) brought by one of the Contracting Parties for the implementation of activities under this Agreement shall remain the property of that Contracting Party. However, that Contracting Party shall indemnify that the IPR is not resulted from the infringement of any of their Party’s legitimate rights.
2. The rights to obtain IPR for achievements made by either Contracting Party in the course of the implementation of the Agreement, shall vest solely in the Contracting Party which made such achievements.
3. The rights to obtain IPR for achievements made by both Contracting Parties jointly in the course of the implementation of the Agreement shall vest in both Contracting Parties jointly. Both Contracting Parties shall be allowed to use such property for research and development purposes, free of royalty. Should the IPR be used for commercial purposes by one Contracting Party, that Contracting Party is required to get written consent from the other Contracting Party. The Contracting Parties shall be entitled to royalty obtained from exploitation of such property on the basis of each Contracting Party’s contribution to such property.
Article 7
1. The Contracting Parties agree to establish a Joint Commission to examine the implementation of this Agreement, to discuss the issues that might arise from the application of this Agreement and to make all the necessary recommendation for the achievement of its goals.
2. This Joint Commission shall meet when considered appropriate by mutual agreement, alternately in Slovenia and Indonesia. This Joint Commission shall, whenever necessary, establish working groups and appoint experts and advisors to attend the meetings.
Article 8
1. The Contracting Parties shall, following international agreements accepted by them and the laws and regulations of their respective countries, render each other assistance in organizing fairs, specialized exhibitions and promotion actions.
2. The Contracting Parties agree to exempt from customs duties and other charges with similar effect, in accordance with the applicable national laws and regulations of the Contracting Parties, the imports of:
a. promotion material, free samples originating from the country of the other Contracting Party, as well as articles which are obtained in the country of the other Contracting Party at competitions, exhibitions and other events; and
b. goods and equipment for fairs and exhibitions, which are not intended for sale.
Article 9
This Agreement shall enter into force thirty days after the date of receipt of the last notification, with which the Contracting Parties notify each other that all internal legal requirements for the entry into force of this Agreement have been fulfilled.
Article 10
This Agreement shall remain in force for the period of 5 (five) years and shall automatically be extended for subsequent periods of 1 (one) year unless either Contracting Party terminates it by giving written notification at least 6 (six) months prior to its expiration.
Article 11
1. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the validity and duration of any arrangement and/or contract made under the present Agreement until the completion of such arrangement and/or contract.
2. Either Contracting Party may suggest written amendments to this Agreement. Any amendment which has been agreed to by the Contracting Parties shall be approved under Article 9.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto by their respective Government, have signed this Agreement.
DONE in duplicate at Jakarta on this 01 day of December l997, in the Slovenian, Indonesian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation of this Agreement, the English text shall prevail.
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