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LAW 786

(December 27)

Official Journal No 45,046 of 27 December 2002

by means of which the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)" is approved, signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

Vigency Notes Summary

THE CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC

Having regard to the text of the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)," signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) of November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999), which to the letter says:

(To be transcribed: photocopy of the full text of the International Instrument mentioned).

2001 BILL NUMBER 34

by means of which the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)", signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), is approved, fifteen (15) November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

The Congress of the Republic

Having regard to the text of the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)," signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) of November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999), which to the letter says:

(To be transcribed: photocopy of the full text of the International Instrument mentioned).

(unreadable signature).

PROTOCOL TO THE AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOR THE CONSTITUTION OF THE SECRETARIAT OF IBERO-AMERICAN COOPERATION (Secib)

The Member States of the Ibero-American Conference,

CONSIDERING:

That the Convention for Cooperation within the framework of the Ibero-American Conference, signed in San Carlos de Bariloche, on October 15, 1995 (hereinafter the "Bariloche Convention"), established an institutional framework for regulating relations between its members, in order to increase the participation of citizens in the construction of an Ibero-American space and to strengthen dialogue and solidarity among their peoples;

That the Bariloche Convention has implemented a wide range of cooperation programs, as well as the establishment of a system of networks of collaboration between institutions of the Ibero-American States;

That the importance of the cooperation activities linked to the Ibero-American Conference and the need to disseminate this valuable experience among the citizens and institutions of our countries, make it necessary and appropriate to create a permanent executive body contributing to the fulfilment of the purposes of the Bariloche Convention;

That the Ibero-American heads of state and government agreed to create a Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation at the 8th Ibero-American Summit in Oporto;

That its constitution on the occasion of the IX Ibero-American Summit held in the city of Havana (Cuba) fulfills the will of the Heads of State and Government to strengthen the institutional framework created by the Bariloche Convention.

The following are:

ARTICLE 1o. CONSTITUTION OF THE SECIB.

The Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib) is established as an international organization. It shall have its own legal personality and capacity to conclude all kinds of acts and contracts necessary for the fulfilment of its objectives and to intervene in any judicial and administrative action in defence of its interests.

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ARTICLE 2o. OBJECTIVE OF THE SECIB.

1. The general objective of the Secib is to contribute to the consolidation of the Ibero-American Community of Nations on the basis of the values shared in it, the development of cooperation and the rapprochement and interaction of the actors of the Latin American cooperation.

2. In order to achieve this objective, the cooperation actions will focus on strengthening the specific Latin American characteristics and will be based on the following axes: the dissemination of common languages and culture; interaction of societies and deepening of mutual knowledge and strengthening of institutions.

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ARTICLE 3o. FUNTIONS.

The Secretariat of Cooperation is established within the framework of the Bariloche Convention as a support agency for the Cooperation Officers in the exercise of the functions set out in the Convention, it will give an account of its activities to the Cooperation and through its intermediary to the National Coordi on the occasion of the preparatory meetings of the Summits, and when required by these instances. Likewise, it will maintain a close relationship with the Pro Tempore Secretariat.

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ARTICLE 4. STATUTES AND VENUE.

1. The Secib shall be governed by its Statutes, which are annexed to this Protocol.

Any Member State may propose amendments to the statutes. To this end, it will present its proposals to the Pro Tempore Secretariat, which will forward them to the other Member States for consideration by the Cooperation Officers, who will be sent to the National Coordinators by the National Coordinators. Foreign ministers. The amendments shall be adopted by consensus of the Chancellors and shall enter into force within 30 days of their adoption.

2. The seat of the Secib shall be located in the capital city of a Member State of the Ibero-American Conference designated by the Heads of State and Government.

The Heads of State and Government will be able to agree by consensus on the transfer of the headquarters, on a proposal from the Chancellors.

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ARTICLE 5o. SECIB BUDGET.

The budget of the Secib will be funded by contributions from the Member States.

the State that hosts the seat of the Secib will have 80 percent of its budget, and the remaining 20 percent will be covered by the other member states, according to Barmo, who will agree with the Foreign Ministers on the proposal of the Cooperation, through the National Coordinators.

For the elaboration, execution and justification of the budget, it shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes.

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ARTICLE 6o. LEGAL STATUS OF SECIB.

1. The Secib in the performance of its duties shall, in the territory of the Member States, enjoy the capacity to act as national laws recognise legal persons.

2. All its members shall ensure that the Secib is provided with the necessary facilities for the performance of their duties.

The Secib shall, in the territory of the Member States, enjoy the privileges and immunities recognised by the international bodies accredited to them, in accordance with their respective legal systems.

3. The Secib shall, with the host State, agree to the reception conditions, which shall include all the facilities necessary for the performance of its duties, and in particular the recognition of privileges and immunities.

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ARTICLE 7o. RATIFICATION AND ENTRY INTO FORCE.

1. This Protocol shall be ratified in accordance with the internal rules of each Member State.

2. This Protocol shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which the seventh instrument of ratification has been deposited.

For each Member State ratifying the Protocol after the seventh instrument of ratification has been deposited, the Protocol shall enter into force on the 30th day from the date on which the instrument of ratification has been deposited by that State. ratification.

3. Articles 16 to 19 of the Bariloche Convention shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the amendment, duration and interpretation of this Protoco1o.

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ARTICLE 8o. PROVISIONAL APPLICATION.

This Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis from the moment of its signature by each Member State when its internal legal order so provides.

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ARTICLE 9o. DEPOSITARY.

This Protocol, whose Spanish and Portuguese texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Republic of Argentina.

Signed on the occasion of the IX Summit of the Ibero-American Conference in the city of Havana (Cuba), 15 November 1999.

COOPERATION SECRETARIAT STATUTES

IBEROAMERICAN (SECIB)

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ARTICLE 1o. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF THE SECIB.

1. Taking into account the provisions of the Convention for Cooperation, within the framework of the Ibero-American Conference of the "Bariloche Convention" of 15 October 1995, and the provisions of Article 3o. The Protocol to that Convention of 15 November 1999, the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib), shall have the following functions:

a) Receive the initiatives and proposals of Ibero-American cooperation that meet the requirements established by the aforementioned Convention, for presentation to the Network of Ibero-American Cooperation Officers;

b) Contribute to the implementation of approved programs and projects;

c) Establish a system of periodic information, both of the evolution of the initiatives, and of the development of the projects in implementation and of the various actions that are carried out in the area of the Ibero-American Cooperation, maintaining informed, where appropriate, to the Cooperation Officers;

d) To ensure the consistency of projects with the axes of action defined in the Protocol and their complementarity, while avoiding duplication;

e) To evaluate the impact of programs and projects in the framework of the Ibero-American Conference.

f) Promoting the promotion and public dissemination of Ibero-American Cooperation;

g) Identify sources of funding for approved programs and projects;

h) Support the work of the Pro Tempore Secretariat on Ibero-American Cooperation;

i) Comply with the other tasks entrusted to you.

2. The Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation will act on the basis of the decisions on cooperation of the National Coordinators and the Ibero-American Cooperation.

The Secib will account for its activities to the Cooperation Officers who will give them course through the mechanisms established in the Ibero-American Conference.

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ARTICLE 2o. ORGANICA STRUCTURE.

l. The Secib shall be composed of the Secretary of Ibero-American Cooperation, up to five experts and the necessary administrative personnel, in accordance with the organization chart and functions presented by the Secretary.

The Secretary of Ibero-American Cooperation will propose to the Cooperation Officers the organizational structure and functions that it deems appropriate for the best fulfillment of the purposes of the Secib. This proposal will be elevated to the National Coordinators for their decision. Any modification of this establishment plan shall be approved by the same procedure.

2. The Secretary will be appointed by the Chancellors at the joint proposal of the National Coordinators and the Cooperation Officers, who will receive the nominations through the Pro Tempore Secretariat.

The term of office will last four years, and the first will start no later than 90 days after its appointment by the Chancellors.

You may not be re-elected more than once in a row, or succeeded by a person of the same nationality.

The candidate or candidate must meet at least the following conditions:

-Nationality of one of the Ibero-American countries.

-Training in a suitable area, preferably of a university character.

-Professional experience in the field of international cooperation.

-Knowledge and experience in relation to the activities of multilateral organisations and bilateral cooperation mechanisms and their funding.

-International trajectory in previously exercised functions.

3. The Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation shall propose to the approval of the Cooperation Officers, and through their intermediary to the National Coordinators, the appointment of the experts referred to in the number one of this article. This staff shall be responsible for the performance of his duties with the Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation.

The staff of the Secib will be linked to this by a contractual relationship. The host agreement shall govern that professional relationship.

Staff must have the nationality of an Ibero-American country and their professional profile must be in line with the duties of their office.

For the Secib selection of posts, it will be a matter of striking a balance in the representation of the different geographical areas that make up the Ibero-American space. The primary consideration when selecting staff shall be to ensure efficiency, technical competence and integrity in the performance of their tasks.

4. The Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation will cease in his duties for:

-Command term

-Dimission

-Separation of the charge for incurring serious breach of duties and obligations, appreciated by the Coordinators

Nationals and Responsible for Cooperation and agreed by the

Chancellors.

-Any other cause that prevents the normal performance of their functions.

In all of the above cases, the appointment of a new Secretary shall be made in accordance with paragraph 2.

In case of vacancy, and as long as a new Secretary is appointed, the Direct or that according to the organization chart will correspond to the Secretary, will act as Secretary in office. This same procedure shall apply in cases of temporary absences.

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ARTICLE 3o. PRIVILEGES OF THE SECRETARY OF IBERO-AMERICAN COOPERATION.

Corresponds to the Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation:

(a) To exercise the executive direction of the Secib and to represent it institutionally, especially in the field of cooperation, with the Ibero-American Governments, the National Coordinators and the Cooperation Officers, the Pro Tempore Secretariat, the bodies responsible for the Ibero-American Summit programmes, projects and actions, before the other bodies established in the Ibero-American framework, and before any other institution or body, of a national or international, public or private, with whom you must relate in compliance with your functions;

b) Exercise the legal representation of the Secib;

c) To implement the agreements and resolutions that the National Coordinators and the Cooperation Officers adopt in the framework of the functions of the Secib;

d) Develop the budget of the Secib and, in accordance with the provisions of the following article, subject to the approval of the Cooperation Officers and through their intermediary to the National Coordinators.

e) For any credit operation, the express approval of the Cooperation Officers and their intermediary with that of the National Coordinators must be provided;

The Secretary shall be accountable for such execution in accordance with the provisions of these Statutes.

f) Exercise the custody of documents and files of any kind that remain in the power of the Secib;

g) To exercise the custody and custody of the Heritage of the Secib and to respond for its integrity and maintenance;

h) Exercise the other privileges that are derived from the objectives, axes of action and functions of the Secib.

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ARTICLE 4. SECIB BUDGET.

The Secib must have the human and financial resources necessary for the performance of its functions.

1. The budget shall include the following items of expenditure: expenditure on staff, including the Secretary and other posts, appropriate to the performance of the functions of the Secib, including its furniture and equipment, current expenditure arising from the use of the premises and the procurement of the necessary services and operational expenditure, including those arising from the specific tasks.

2. The budget of the Secib shall be financed as laid down in the fifth article of the Protocol.

The ways to make the quotas effective will take into account the different possibilities that the Bariloche Convention establishes for contributions to the programs and projects of Cooperation of the Ibero-American Conferences.

States will be able to make voluntary contributions over their corresponding quota, and they will be able to link them to the development of certain activities.

In any case, the contributions made by the States to the Secib, both those that are mandatory and those made voluntarily, will not imply any reduction in the contributions made to the various programs and projects in operation, nor may be computed as such.

Contributions to be made by organizations, institutions or entities, both public and private, in order to contribute to a better performance of the functions of the Secib will have to have the prior acceptance of the Cooperation Officers. and through their intermediary of the National Coordinators.

3. The draft budget for the following financial year shall be adopted by consensus on the basis of cooperation and by the National Coordinators, during their second regular annual meeting.

4. The accounts of each annual financial year shall be submitted for examination and approval at the first annual meeting of the Cooperation Officers and through their intermediary to the National Coordinators and shall be accompanied by a report of auditors. Independent of recognized prestige.

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ARTICLE 5o. LANGUAGES.

The official and working languages of the Cooperation Secretariat will be Portuguese and Spanish.

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ARTICLE 6o. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND PROVISIONAL APPLICATION.< o:p>

This Statute, which is annexed to the Protocol, shall enter into force at the same time as the Protocol and shall be applied on a provisional basis, from the moment of its signature, by each Member State when its internal legal order so provides.

TRANSIENT PROVISIONS:

1. From the time of appointment, the Secretary of Cooperation may carry out the activities necessary for the implementation of the Secretariat.

2. In the course of the First Preparatory Meeting of the 10th Ibero-American Summit, the Secretary of Cooperation will propose to the Cooperation Officers the organization chart of the Secretariat and the appointment of the experts of the Secib. It shall also submit the budget for the first financial year to its approval.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF PUBLIC POWER

PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC

Bogotá, D. C., October 3, 2000

Approved, subject to the consideration of the honorable National Congress for constitutional effects.

(Fdo.) ANDRES PASTRANA ARANGO

The Foreign Minister

(Fdo.) GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ DE SOTO

DECRETA:

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ARTICLE 1o. Approve the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)," signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

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ARTICLE 2o. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 224 of the Political Constitution and Article 1. of Law 7a. From 1944, the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)" signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) of November Ninety-nine (1999), which by the first article of this law is approved, will definitively force the country from the date on which the international link with respect to it is perfected.

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ARTICLE 3o. This law governs from the date of its publication.

Dada en Bogotá, D. C., a los ..

Presented to the honorable Congress of the Republic by the undersigned Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Foreign Minister,

GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ DE SOTO.

REASON EXPOSURE

Honorable Senators and Representatives:

On behalf of the National Government and in compliance with the provisions of Articles 150 numeral 16, 189 numeral 2 and 224 of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia, I have the honour to submit to your consideration the Bill by means of which the Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat of Cooperation Ibero-American (Secib), signed in Havana (Cuba), fifteen (15) November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

This Protocol allows the creation of an institutional framework that regulates the relations of cooperation within the Ibero-American Conference and contributes to strengthening the value of the existing political dialogue and Latin American solidarity. On the other hand, it seeks to ensure optimal compliance with the projects approved at the various Summits.

The preamble of the 1991 Political Constitution defines as one of the fundamental principles of Colombian foreign policy the commitment to resolutely promote the integration of the Latin American community.

In this sense, the National Government has been developing a bold policy at the Latin American level that has allowed it to occupy leading positions in the process of subcontinent integration.

Thus, it has signed economic and cultural trade agreements with countries in the region, maintained and consolidated integrationist processes such as the Andean Community, the Group of Three, the Rio Group and has contributed decisively to the creation of the Association of Caribbean States.

Colombia has also been an important pillar in the international organizations ' gear, such as the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS), which has allowed it to become a spokesman. of the region and actor of consultation for the solution of the problems of our hemisphere.

In this context, our government, together with the member states of the Ibero-American Conference, has designed a mechanism to articulate the cooperation programs that favor the participation of citizens in the construction of a economic, social and cultural space more cohesive among the Ibero-American nations.

The Ibero-American Conference was established in July 1991 through the Declaration of Guadalajara. For the first time, the leaders of the 21 Ibero-American countries met for the first time to discuss together the great challenges and challenges that the world today imposes on our countries. The priority areas on which cooperation actions such as education, culture and the fight against drug trafficking, among others, would be focused. Since that time, Colombia has been actively participating in the definition of priority issues and reinforcing some initiatives and projects of regional interest.

To this end, each year one of the member countries commits to the realization of the Summits, jointly defining the parameters that are considered fundamental to take into account in the elaboration of concrete proposals of regional cooperation. Thus, since 1991, after Mexico, it has been Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and currently Peru, the countries that have committed human and financial resources, for the realization of this mechanism that will undoubtedly provide some, greater possibilities for concertation, integration and cooperation for America.

The second Summit held in Madrid in July 1992 basically gave rise to the reaffirmation of the intention of the Guadalajara Summit, reinforcing certain initiatives and specific projects of cooperation at the Ibero-American level in the area of education, health and the preparation of the Convention of the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples.

The III Summit was held in Salvador de Bahia in July 1993. On this occasion, it was defined the need to take a specific topic on which the talks and deliberations of the presidents would turn. For this reason, the Third Summit was called "An Agenda for Development", the main purpose of which was the preparation of a document to support the report that had been requested from the UN Secretary General in the same subject. This concluded that economic and social issues would be the basis for such a meeting.

The Fourth Summit was held in the city of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) in June 1994. There, Colombia continued with the process of specialization of the Summits initiated in Brazil and fixed as a central theme for the IV Summit integration and trade as elements of Ibero-American development.

At this meeting, special emphasis was placed on some points of view on international reality, such as the culmination of the GATT Uruguay Round; the new multilateral trading system and the creation of the World Trade Organization. Trade, WTO; integration processes in the world and in the Latin American region; the need to increase the competitiveness of Latin America in international markets; cooperation as an appropriate element to develop technology The European Commission has made a number of important points in this respect. economies and the modernization of the state apparatus.

Additionally, Colombia considered it important to carry out a first evaluation and follow-up exercise on the commitments made at the previous Summits. results. To this end, a detailed report was requested from all countries of the different actions and performance of the programs that were developed within the framework of the Ibero-American Conference.

Colombia also contributed to the creation of the figure of the high-level National Coordinator in each Ibero-American country; it was agreed to expand the Coordination Commission from 5 to 8 members and the countries that would be the host of the Summit were defined. 2001: Chile 96, Venezuela-97, Portugal-98, Cuba-99, Panama-2000 and Peru-2001.

The creation of the Secretariat was agreed at the 8th Ibero-American Summit held in Oporto, Portugal, in 1998 and its constitution was held on the occasion of the IX Ibero-American Summit held in Havana, Cuba, in 1999, with which the institutional framework created by the Bariloche Convention.

The Protocol to the Ibero-American Cooperation Agreement is a very important instrument for regulating the relations of cooperation within the Summits of the Ibero-American Conference and will strengthen the existing political dialogue and the Ibero-American solidarity.

It will also articulate cooperation programs that favor the participation of citizens in the construction of a more cohesive economic, social and cultural space among the Ibero-American nations.

The approved protocol is also the mechanism that allows the objective of Ibero-American cooperation to be realized, to organize, operate and manage the initiatives of the same.

The Protocol provides for the figures of the National Coordinators, the Pro Tempore Secretariat, the Coordination Commission and the Meeting of the Responsible for Cooperation, which are formed in the organizing bodies and in the respective channels of planning and monitoring existing projects.

This allows for the identification at the national level of the respective Ibero-American Cooperation Officers, who will channel the programs and/or projects and will be the only valid and permanent interlocutors of the management of the Ibero-American cooperation This will result in a greater organization of the Ibero-American cooperation and will allow, on the other hand, to strengthen Colombia's position in the concert of the Latin American Nations and improve its capacity for bilateral negotiations and management, multilateral or within the framework of international bodies.

This results in a new profile of our country in today's international relations, with a more dynamic and bold policy, necessary at a stage characterized by increasing interdependence among the States.

Thus, only countries with a wider range of relations with the rest of the world will enjoy better prospects for advancing the processes of international cooperation and assistance needed to advance their own development.

The Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib) presents an annex with the statutes of the Secretariat and highlights the importance of the cooperation activities linked to the Ibero-American Conference and the need to disseminate this experience among the citizens and institutions of the Ibero-American countries.

In Article 1o, the creation of the Secib as an international body, endowed with its own legal personality and capacity to celebrate all kinds of acts and contracts necessary for the fulfilment of its objectives, as well as for to intervene in any judicial and administrative action, in defence of their interests.

In Article 2, the objectives of the Secib are established: to contribute to the consolidation of the Ibero-American Community of Nations on the basis of the values shared by it, the development of cooperation and rapprochement and interaction In order to achieve this objective, the cooperation actions will focus on the strengthening of the specifically Ibero-American characteristics and will be articulated around different axes.

In Article 3o, the functions of the Secib are established and within which they stand out: to serve as a support agency for the Responsible for Cooperation in the exercise of the functions under the Bariloche Convention, to account for their activities to the Cooperation Officers and through their intermediary to the National Coordinators on the occasion of the preparatory meetings of the Summits. Likewise, it will maintain a close relationship with the Pro Tempore Secretariat.

In Article 4, the statutes and the seat are established. With regard to the statutes, it is indicated that any Member State may propose amendments to the Statutes of the Secib by means of the Pro Tempore Secretariat, which in turn shall forward them to the other Member States for consideration. As regards the seat, it shall be located in the capital city of a Member State of the Ibero-American Conference designated by the Heads of State or Government.

In Article 5o. It is necessary to ensure that the budget of the Secib is financed by the contributions of the Member States. It is also established that the State hosting the seat of the Secib will bear 80% (80%) of its budget and the remaining 20% (20%) will be covered by the other Member States.

In Article 6, the legal status of the Secib is established. The Secib shall enjoy, within the territory of the Member States, the capacity to act as national laws recognise legal persons. All its members shall ensure that the Secib is provided with the necessary facilities for the performance of their duties. The Secib shall also agree with the host State on the reception conditions, which shall include all the facilities necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks, in particular the recognition of privileges and immunities.

In Article 7o, the parameters for the ratification and entry into force of the Protocol are established. With regard to the first, the Protocol shall be ratified in accordance with the internal rules of each Member State. With regard to the second, the Protocol shall enter into force on the 30th day from the date on which the seventh instrument of ratification has been deposited.

Article 8o. indicates that the Protocol shall be applied in a pro-social manner from the moment of its signature by each Member State when the legal order of each Member State so provides.

Finally, Article 9o. refers to the depositary of the Protocol.

As you will be able to deduce honorable Congressmen, the ratification of this Protocol will contribute to regulating the relations of cooperation within the framework of the Summit of the Ibero-American Conference, will strengthen the political dialogue growing in Ibero-America and will strengthen the solidarity and participation of citizens in the construction of an economic, social and cultural space between Colombia and the Latin American nations.

In view of the above, the National Government of the Republic of Colombia, through the Foreign Ministry, requests the honorable National Congress to approve the Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Conference Ibero-American for the constitution of the Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib), signed in Havana, Cuba, the fifteen (15) of November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

Of the honorable Senators and Representatives,

GUILLERMO FERNANDEZ DE SOTO,

Minister of Foreign Affairs.

ACT 424 OF 1998

(January 13)

By which the follow-up to the international conventions signed by Colombia is ordered

The Congress of Colombia

DECRETA:

Article 1o. The National Government through the Foreign Ministry will submit annually to the Senate and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, and within the first thirty days of the legislative period, which begins every 20 years. July, a detailed report on how the existing International Conventions signed by Colombia with other States are being complied with and developed.

Article 2o. Each dependency of the National Government responsible for implementing the International Treaties of its competence and requiring reciprocity in them, will transfer the relevant information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Second.

Article 3o. The full text of this law shall be incorporated as an annex to any and all International Conventions that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents to the Congress.

Article 4o. This law governs from its enactment.

The President of the honorable Senate of the Republic,

Amylkar Acosta Medina.

The Secretary General of the honorable Senate of the Republic,

Pedro Pumarejo Vega.

The President of the honorable House of Representatives,

Carlos Squirla Ballesteros.

The Secretary General of the honorable House of Representatives,

Diego Vivas Tafur.

COLOMBIA-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Publish and execute.

Dada en Santa Fe de Bogota, D. C., on January 13, 1998.

ERNESTO SAMPER PIZANO

The Foreign Minister,

Maria Emma Mejia Velez.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF PUBLIC POWER

PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC

Bogotá, D. C., October 3, 2000

Approved, subject to the consideration of the honorable National Congress for Constitutional Effects.

(Fdo.) ANDRES PASTRANA ARANGO

The Foreign Minister

(Fdo.) Guillermo Fernandez de Soto

DECRETA:

ARTICLE 1o. Approve the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat of Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)", signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) November of a thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (1999).

Article 2o. In accordance with the provisions of Article 224 of the Political Constitution and Article 1. of Law 7a. From 1944, the "Protocol to the Convention for Cooperation in the Framework of the Ibero-American Conference for the Constitution of the Secretariat for Ibero-American Cooperation (Secib)" signed in the city of Havana (Cuba), the fifteen (15) of November Ninety-nine (1999), which by the first article of this law is approved, will definitively force the country from the date on which the international link with respect to it is perfected.

Article 3o. This law governs from the date of its publication.

The President of the honorable Senate of the Republic,

Luis Alfredo Ramos Botero.

The Secretary General of the honorable Senate of the Republic,

Emilio Ramon Otero Dajud

The President of the honorable House of Representatives,

William Velez Mesa.

The Secretary General of the honorable House of Representatives,

Angelino Lizcano Rivera.

COLOMBIA-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

Communicate and comply.

Execute, upon revision of the Constitutional Court, in accordance with Article 241-10 of the Political Constitution.

Dada en Bogotá, D. C., at December 27, 2002.

ALVARO URIBE VELEZ

The Foreign Minister,

Carolina Barco Isakson.

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