578/1992 Sb.



The COMMUNICATION FROM the



the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs



The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares that on 11 July. November

1991 in Prague was signed the Treaty on friendly relations and cooperation

between the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic of Brazil and the Spanish

Kingdom of the Netherlands.



With the Treaty, expressed its approval of the Federal Assembly of the Czech and Slovak

The Federal Republic and the President of the Czech and Slovak Federal

The Republic has ratified it. The instruments of ratification were exchanged in Prague on

on November 10, 1992.



Treaty has entered into force, pursuant to article 21, paragraph 2. -1 day ago

December 10, 1992.



Czech text of the Treaty shall be designated at the same time.



CONTRACT



on the friendly relations and cooperation between the Czech and the Slovak

Federative Republic of Brazil and the Kingdom of Spain



Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Kingdom of Spain,



full deep feelings of friendship and mutual respect between their

the Nations,



firmly committed to contributing to the building of a more just, humane,

the peaceful and democratic international order,



conscious of its responsibility for maintaining peace in Europe and in the world, and

determined to promote the objectives and principles of the Charter of the Organization follow

the United Nations,



Reaffirming the commitments they assume in the context of the Conference on security and

cooperation in Europe, and aware of the importance of the decisions taken in

The Paris Charter for a new Europe of 21. November 1990,



being obliged to contribute by all means to the development process

The Conference on security and cooperation in Europe as a primary factor

peaceful development of Europe,



convinced of the need to definitively overcome the Division of Europe, in particular,

creating security and cooperation mechanisms throughout the European

the continent and conscious of its shared responsibility for this task,



Stressing the importance of developing cooperation between the Czech and Slovak

Federative Republic of Brazil and the European communities, and expressing

satisfaction of both parties, membership in the Council of Europe,



Desiring to develop and deepen their cooperation in all

areas,



have agreed as follows:



Article 1



Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Kingdom of Spain shall be

to deepen and strengthen their relations of cooperation based on friendship,

trust and mutual respect between their peoples.



Article 2



In accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, with the

The Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on security and cooperation in

Europe and the Charter of Paris for a new Europe, the Contracting Parties will be as

friendly States to maintain the principles of sovereign equality, the abstention of

the threat or use of force, inviolability of frontiers, territorial integrity

States and their political independence, peaceful settlement of disputes,

non-interference in internal affairs, respect for human rights and

fundamental freedoms, equality and the rights of peoples to self-determination,

cooperation between States and the implementation of commitments under international law, in

good faith.



Article 3



The Contracting Parties shall in the framework of the Conference on security and

cooperation in Europe to support the consolidation of democracy, the versatile

political pluralism, the rule of law and human rights and security

fundamental freedoms.



Article 4



The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in maintaining peace and strengthening

security in Europe. In the framework of the Conference on security and cooperation in

Europe will act to increase stability on the European continent and to

further to continue the process of disarmament and the enhancement of trust and openness

based on the principle of sufficiency for the Defense effectively applied by all

States, taking into account all the conditions of security in Europe. They will be

support the setting up of structures or institutional mechanisms

eligible process strengthen the efficiency of the Conference on security and

cooperation in Europe and to contribute to ensuring the conditions of actual

Security for all European States.



Article 5



The Contracting Parties shall develop and deepen their relations in the field of

Defense.



Article 6



In the case that a situation which, in the opinion of one of the Contracting

party represents a threat to or breach of the peace, which increases the international

voltage weigh the parties urgently to join the most appropriate way for

the purpose of the exchange of views about actions that could lead to the release of tension and

to address the situation.



If one of the parties has considered that they are affected by its

vital security interests, may request the other party to the

on the immediate implementation of the consultation.



Article 7



The Contracting Parties shall hold regular consultations on various levels,

in order to ensure the development of their bilateral relations, and, if possible,

to align their views on international issues of common interest.



Meetings at the highest political level will be held as needed.



The Foreign Ministers will meet at least once a year.



A meeting between the other members of the Government shall be held as necessary.



Consultations at the level of experts will be held on a regular basis.



Article 8



The Kingdom of Spain will support the development of close relations between the Czech and

Slovak Federal Republic and the European communities.



The Kingdom will also support the efforts of the Czech and Slovak

Federal Republic on the creation of prerequisites for the full integration of the

to the European communities.



Article 9



The Contracting Parties shall as far as possible encourage the development of mutually

beneficial cooperation in economic and financial areas, in particular in the

foreign trade, industry, science, technology and other areas,

that could be of importance for their future, for example. on

section of the conversion of the military industry.



The Contracting Parties undertake to create, in accordance with their respective

legislation and bilateral agreements, especially the agreement on

mutual promotion and protection of investments, signed in Madrid 12. December

1990, favourable conditions for the promotion of investment of the other party in its territory

and for their protection.



Article 10



In order to create favourable conditions for the realization of joint initiatives and

projects, the Contracting Parties shall promote direct relations between the

Czechoslovak and the Spanish companies and new forms of economic

cooperation, in particular in the field of investment and joint ventures, including

participation of entities of third countries.



Special attention will be given to cooperation projects relating to

small and medium-sized enterprises.



Article 11



The Contracting Parties will encourage a wide exchange of economic information, and

accessible to entrepreneurs and experts of the two countries and the development of

cooperation between their business organisations and associations.



Article 12



To facilitate the transition of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic to a market

economy and to promote its economic development, the Contracting

the parties attach particular importance to establishing appropriate cooperation

on a bilateral and on a multilateral basis. This cooperation will be

include technical assistance, in particular the training of professionals and managers

workers in the economic field.



Article 13



The Contracting Parties shall cooperate on a bilateral basis and in

European level in the field of transport and telecommunications and postal

services.



Article 14



Aware of the importance of environmental protection, the Contracting Parties shall

seek to enhance cooperation in this area on a bilateral and

multilateral basis, in particular at European level.



Article 15



Based on the long-term tradition of cultural relations between their peoples and

Desiring to cooperate in the widest possible exchange of cultural values in the

the creation of the European cultural area, the Contracting Parties shall

every possible way to develop cooperation in the field of culture, science and education.



They will support each other instruction of their languages and literatures in the Czech and

Slovak Federal Republic and the Kingdom of Spain. Attach to the

the special importance of language learning as a necessary assumption

permanent cooperation and mutual knowledge of the culture of their peoples.



The Contracting Parties shall promote direct cooperation and exchanges between the

public institutions, universities and other higher education institutions,

research centres, private organizations and those active in

the field of culture, science and education, and to cooperate in the implementation of

joint scientific projects of mutual interest.



The Contracting Parties will permit the establishment of cultural centres, which would be

devoted to the teaching and dissemination of the languages and cultures of their countries. Special assistance

they will provide in the preparation of teachers and will be giving each other to

provided with the means necessary for access to teaching materials and

specialized literature and for the use of television, radio and

audiovisual technology and computer science.



Article 16



The Contracting Parties shall develop cooperation in the field of health care,

social care, physical training, sports and tourism. Special attention

will be given to the exchange of youth.



Article 17



The Contracting Parties shall intensify the cooperation in the framework of international

organisations, especially in Europe.



Article 18



The Contracting Parties shall pay special attention to the deepening of the cooperation

between the parliaments and parliamentarians of both States.



Taking into account the constitutional arrangement of both States are Contracting Parties to the


to promote the development of direct contacts and cooperation at all levels.



It will also facilitate cooperation between political, social and

trade union organisations of both States.



Article 19



In accordance with the relevant international agreements, the Parties shall

to develop cooperation in the field of legal and consular.



The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in the fight against organisované

crime, including the illicit trade in narcotics. Also undertake to

to cooperate in the fight against terrorism, hijacking vehicles and

smuggling, which involves the illicit import, export and transfer of cultural

goods.



In the framework of this cooperation, the competent authorities of both Contracting Parties,

Exchange information and experience.



Article 20



The provisions of this Treaty shall not affect the rights and obligations arising from the

bilateral and multilateral international treaties and agreements concluded by the

Contracting Parties with third States.



Article 21



This agreement is subject to ratification and shall enter into force 30 days after the exchange of

instruments of ratification.



This agreement will be in force for a period of 10 years and will be tacitly

renewed every 5 years. If one of the parties

wish to terminate the contract, it shall notify the other party in writing at least

one year before the expiration of the relevant period of validity.



Done at Prague on November 11, 1991, in two originals, each in the language

the Czech and Spanish languages, both texts being equally authentic.



For the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic:



Marián Čalfa v.r.



the Prime Minister of CZECHOSLOVAKIA



For the Kingdom of Spain:



Felipe González v.r.



the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of