571/1993 Coll.
The COMMUNICATION FROM the
the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the day 6. April 1992
in Sofia, was signed the Treaty on friendly relations and cooperation between the
The Czech and Slovak Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Bulgaria. With
The Treaty expressed their consent of the Federal Assembly of the Czech and Slovak
Federative Republic and the Prime Minister of the Czech Slovak Federal
Republic on behalf of the President of the Czech and Slovak Federal
Republic has ratified it. The instruments of ratification were exchanged in Prague on
October 6, 1992.
Treaty has entered into force pursuant to its article 18, paragraph. 1 day 6
October 1992. That date has expired, the Treaty between the Czechoslovak
Socialist Republic and the people's Republic of Bulgaria of friendship,
cooperation and mutual assistance, signed in Prague on 26. April 1968
the renowned No. 91/1969 Coll.
Czech text of the Treaty and the letters přináležejících to it shall be published at the same time.
CONTRACT
on the friendly relations and cooperation between the Czech and the Slovak
Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Bulgaria
The Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Republic of Bulgaria (hereinafter referred to as
"the Contracting Parties"),
navazujíce on historical roots and the tradition of friendly relations between the two
States and all while keeping their positive results of their mutual cooperation,
starting from the deep political and economic transformations that have occurred
recently in both States, Europe and in the world,
firmly committed to contributing to the transformation of Europe into a unified continent in peace and
prosperity, as well as to building a pan-European security structures and
cooperation, to ensure the same safety and territorial integrity of the
all the States of the continent,
Reaffirming its decision to contribute to the development of the integration processes on
the continent in all areas and pokládajíce their mutual cooperation
for their integral,
Reaffirming its commitment to the values of the všelidským of peace, freedom, democracy
and solidarity, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and mistaking them for
the basis of a fair and lasting peace settlement in Europe,
being guided by the rules of international law, the purposes and principles of the Charter of the UNITED NATIONS,
The final act and other CSCE documents, in particular the Charter of Paris for a
a new Europe,
decided to develop its friendly relations and cooperation to a qualitatively
the new basis, and to this end have agreed to conclude this Agreement:
Article 1
The Contracting Parties will develop their relations as friendly States on
the basis of mutual respect, trust and cooperation.
They will consistently drive the principles of sovereign equality and respect for the
the rights arising from the sovereignty of States, non-use of force or the threat of
force, inviolability of frontiers, territorial integrity of States, peaceful
the settlement of disputes, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for the
human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience,
religion and beliefs, the equality and self-determination of peoples,
cooperation between States and the implementation of commitments under international law, in
good faith.
Article 2
The Contracting Parties shall refrain from any threat or use of force in international
relations, as well as any other action incompatible with the objectives and
the principles of the Charter of the UNITED NATIONS, the final act and other CSCE documents. All
their differences will be resolved exclusively by peaceful means. Will support
measures of collective security, adopted under the Charter of the United Nations.
Article 3
The Contracting Parties shall facilitate the consolidation of security and development
all-round cooperation in Europe. In order to be advocating
creating an effective pan-European system of security and cooperation, and
will support the establishment and operation of permanent structures and mechanisms
The CSCE.
They will act to consolidate the stability and the strengthening of trust in Europe on the
a multilateral and bilateral basis. They will strive to
the way of binding agreements and effectively reduced controllable conditions
the armed forces and armaments in Europe on the lowest level
sufficient for Defense, but not capable of the attack.
Article 4
If one of the parties will consider, that was the situation,
that may endanger or undermine its sovereignty, territorial integrity or
other vital security interests, both parties shall enter into immediate
the most effective way of avoiding consultation on the threat in accordance with the Charter of
The UNITED NATIONS, the final act of the CSCE and the mechanisms.
Article 5
The Contracting Parties shall develop relations through contacts on the
all levels and in all areas. Agree that, in the performance of
This contract especially important place will take cooperation and personal
relations between the legislative and the Executive Heads of the institutions.
To promote cooperation on the level of the Czech Republic and the Slovak
of the Republic.
Special attention will be paid to expanding contacts between the parliaments of the
both States.
Article 6
The Contracting Parties shall hold consultations with a view to the further development and
the deepening of their mutual relations, and coordination of opinions
international issues and progress in international organizations.
The Foreign Ministers of the two countries will meet regularly,
at least once a year for consultations on topical issues of bilateral
cooperation and the international situation.
Other Ministers and officials of the ministries, including the Ministry of
the defense will also meet for consultations to ensure the effective
cooperation.
Article 7
The Contracting Parties shall encourage the creation of such conditions, which
would prevent a new Division of Europe according to the degree of economic and
social development.
They will work in particular in the structures and institutions of the CSCE in order to
the creation of a single area of European cooperation in the economic,
environmental, transport and other areas.
Article 8
The Contracting Parties shall develop mutually beneficial economic
cooperation, including cooperation on the regional and corporate level. In the framework of the
his legislation will create the most favourable conditions possible for the
business, commercial and other economic activities physical and
legal persons of the other party in its territory.
They will facilitate the development of various forms of industrial cooperation, direct
relations, the exchange of information and experience among companies, firms and other
the operators of the two countries and the establishment of joint enterprises and the
banking institutions and with the participation of partners from third countries.
Will promote mutual investment and to ensure their protection.
Do not apply discriminatory measures in their mutual
economic relations.
Will support the expansion of the tourist exchange between the two countries, as well as
and the development of appropriate forms of cooperation in the field of tourism.
Article 9
The Contracting Parties will expand mutually advantageous cooperation in the field of
of science and technology. Will assist in the creation of the prerequisites for effective
cooperation in the field of basic and applied research, to maintain
direct contacts and the implementation of joint initiatives researchers and research
workers.
Facilitating access to scientific and research institutions, libraries,
the archives and other similar institutions.
Article 10
The Contracting Parties shall, on the basis of relevant agreements to develop cooperation in the
the field of environmental protection.
They will participate in the creation and implementation of a coordinated strategy and
the concept of environmental protection on a regional and European level.
Will be on a bilateral and multilateral basis to cooperate in
preparation and implementation of projects based on ecologically clean
technologies.
Article 11
The Contracting Parties consider the regional cooperation as an important part of
ensure the prosperity of the Nations in Europe. Will support the preparation and
the implementation of regional projects, in particular, with the participation of the Danubian States.
Together with other podunajskými States will cooperate in the
reducing and deterring pollution of the waters of the Danube River and the Black Sea,
as well as for the purpose of ensuring and improving navigation on the Danube.
Article 12
The Contracting Parties will be between themselves and together with other podunajskými States
cooperate in the expansion and improvement of services in the field of transport,
telecommunications and post.
The Republic of Bulgaria shall ensure that the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
access to the Black Sea and the associated freedom of transit.
Article 13
The Contracting Parties shall develop cooperation in the field of culture, education,
health, welfare and sport.
On the basis of the relevant agreements and programmes to expand cultural
the Exchange in all areas and at all levels. Will support
cooperation between cultural institutions, artistic unions,
publishing houses, media as well as direct contacts between
artists and cultural actors of both States.
They will develop cooperation in the field of education and relations between educational
devices.
They will facilitate the development of Bulgarian studies in the Czech and Slovak Federal
Republic and Czech and slovakistiky in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Will be mutually supportive activity of cultural and information centres in the
both countries.
Article 14
The Contracting Parties will support every effort to objective
mutual understanding and appreciation among the people of both States.
Will comprehensively promote the development of contacts and direct cooperation between the
regions, cities and municipalities.
They will assist the expansion of contacts between the citizens of both countries, developing
cooperation between the trade unions, women, youth, sports, and other
guilds, churches and religious organizations, foundations, political
the parties and movements. Special attention will be paid to promoting the exchange of
youth.
Article 15
The Contracting Parties shall develop cooperation in the legal and consular area.
Will create favourable conditions for travel, visit and stay its
citizens and the solution of humanitarian problems.
Will be on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements to cooperate in the
the fight against organised crime, in particular terrorism, illegal
drug trafficking and the illegal transportation of weapons, cultural and
historical values across the border.
Will improve the legal basis of their relations in accordance with the
the development of their political, economic, social and legal system
and with the General trends in Europe.
Article 16
The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in order to increase the role and the effectiveness of
the activities of the UNITED NATIONS in the maintenance of international peace and security.
Special attention will be paid to measures aiming to consolidate the
security of medium-sized and small States.
Article 17
This agreement is not directed against third States. Without prejudice to the rights and
the obligations arising from the applicable bilateral and multilateral agreements, and
the agreements concluded with other States parties.
Article 18
This Treaty is subject to ratification and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of
instruments of ratification. Following the date of expiry of the contract between the
The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Bulgarian folk
Republic on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance, signed in
Prague, May 26. April 1968.
This agreement is concluded for a period of 10 years. Then it will be in force
always lengthen each subsequent five year period, if one
of the Contracting Parties denounces it in writing not later than one year before the expiry of the
the period of validity.
Done at Sofia on 6 December. April 1992 in duplicate in the Czech language and
the Bulgarian, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic:
Václav Havel in r.
For the Republic of Bulgaria:
Želju Zhelev in r.
Prague, may 3. April 1992
Sir, Government
in the context of today's signature of the Treaty, the limit of the Czech and Slovak
Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Bulgaria on friendly relations and
the cooperation I have the honour to reaffirm the compliance of both States that
the Munich agreement of 29. 9.1938 was invalid from the very beginning.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of the Government of místopředsedo my deep respect.
Jiří Dienstbier in r.
Dear Mr.
Stojan Ganev
the Deputy Prime Minister
and the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Bulgaria
Sofia
Sofia, 6. April 1992
Dear Sir,
in connection with today's signing of the agreement between the Czech and Slovak
Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Bulgaria on friendly relations and
the cooperation I have the honour to reaffirm the compliance of both States that
the Munich agreement of 29. September 1938 was invalid from the very beginning.
Please accept, Sir, the expression of my deep respect.
Minister:
Stojan Ganev
Dear Mr.
Jiří Dienstbier
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Czech and Slovak Federal Republic
