135/1979 Sb.
DECREE
Minister of Foreign Affairs
of 26 March. October 1979
the negotiation of the agreement on cultural cooperation between the Government of the Czechoslovak
Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Iceland
Exchange of notes between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czechoslovak
Socialist Republic and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
the Republic was on 17. September 1979 in Rejkjaviku negotiated agreement on
cultural cooperation between the Governments of the two countries. Agreement entered into force
on the day of exchange of notes.
Czech translation of both notes, shall be published at the same time.
Minister:
Ing. Chňoupek v.r.
The text of the note verbale to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia
Rejkjavik, 17. September 1979
Excellency,
I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist
Republic, desiring to promote the friendly relations between the
The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Iceland in the
accordance with the provisions of the final act of the Conference on security and
cooperation in Europe, it is considered appropriate to propose that both Governments
promote the development of cultural and scientific cooperation between the two countries.
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic considers that this objective can
be achieved through:
-support for the development of cooperation and exchanges in the fields of science, education, public education,
Theatre, film, mass media, literature,
fine arts and music, museums and cultural relics protection, and it
umožňováním broadcast of the delegations and individuals active in the field of culture,
scientists, educational staff, students and specialists, umožňováním tour
art and individual artists and the organisation of exhibitions, as well as
support for translating and publishing beautiful, scientific and technical literature
the other country;
-promoting cooperation to non-governmental organizations for the purpose of enabling activities
that will serve the objectives of this agreement and a better understanding of the cultural and
the social life of both countries;
-enabling exchanges between the two countries in the field of sport and tourism.
Activities in the above-mentioned areas of cooperation, as well as financial and
the business conditions will be agreed in each individual case
in advance through diplomatic channels or between the competent organizations.
If the Government of the Republic of Iceland will agree with the above, I have
the honor to propose that this note and your Excellency's reply were considered
an agreement between the two Governments, which shall enter into force on the date of Your
answers and remains in effect until one of the Governments of the Contracting Parties denounces it.
I take this opportunity to again make sure your Excellency on your
highest consideration.
Ing. B. Chňoupek v.r.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
The text of the notes from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iceland
Excellency,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your Excellency's note of today's date, which reads as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist
Republic, desiring to promote the friendly relations between the
The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Republic of Iceland in the
accordance with the provisions of the final act of the Conference on security and
cooperation in Europe, it is considered appropriate to propose that both Governments
promote the development of cultural and scientific cooperation between the two countries.
The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic considers that this objective can
be achieved through:
-support for the development of cooperation and exchanges in the fields of science, education, public education,
Theatre, film, mass media, literature,
fine arts and music, museums and cultural relics protection, and it
umožňováním broadcast of the delegations and individuals active in the field of culture,
scientists, educational staff, students and specialists, umožňováním tour
art and individual artists and the organisation of exhibitions, as well as
support for translating and publishing beautiful, scientific and technical literature
the other country;
-promoting cooperation to non-governmental organizations for the purpose of enabling activities
that will serve the objectives of this agreement and a better understanding of the cultural and
the social life of both countries;
-enabling exchanges between the two countries in the field of sport and tourism.
Activities in the above-mentioned areas of cooperation, as well as financial and
the business conditions will be agreed in each individual case
in advance through diplomatic channels or between the competent organizations.
If the Government of the Republic of Iceland will agree with the above, I have
the honor to propose that this note and your Excellency's reply were considered
an agreement between the two Governments, which shall enter into force on the date of Your
answers and remains in effect until one of the Governments of the Contracting Parties denounces it.
I take this opportunity to again make sure your Excellency on your
highest consideration. "
I have the honour to inform your Excellency that the Government of the Republic of Iceland
agree with the above, and agrees that your Excellency's note and
This response was considered to be an agreement between the two Governments, which
shall enter into force on the date of this reply and shall remain in force until it is
one of the Governments of the Contracting Parties denounces it.
I take this opportunity to again make sure your Excellency on your
highest consideration.
Rejkjavik, 17. September 1979
Benedikt Gröndal v.r.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Iceland
