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title: "\"Протокол между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Арабской Республики Египет о взаимной защите секретной информации\" [рус., англ.]"
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# Статья 15

### <a id="p100089"></a>Статья 15

<a id="p100090"></a>Заключительные положения


1. <a id="p100091"></a>Настоящий Протокол вступает в силу с даты его подписания.
2. <a id="p100092"></a>Каждая из Сторон может прекратить действие настоящего Протокола путем направления по дипломатическим каналам письменного уведомления другой Стороне о своем намерении прекратить его действие. В этом случае действие настоящего Протокола прекращается по истечении 6 месяцев с даты получения такого уведомления.
3. <a id="p100093"></a>В случае прекращения действия настоящего Протокола в отношении секретной информации продолжают применяться меры по ее защите, предусмотренные [статьями 4](https://bukva.ai/docs/protokol-mezhdu-pravitelstvom-rossiyskoy-203/statya-4#p100029) и [6](https://bukva.ai/docs/protokol-mezhdu-pravitelstvom-rossiyskoy-203/statya-6#p100045) настоящего Протокола, до снятия грифа секретности в установленном порядке.

<a id="p100094"></a>Совершено в г. Москве 30 мая 2013 г. в двух экземплярах, каждый на русском, арабском и английском языках, причем все тексты имеют одинаковую силу.

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**BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION**
**AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT**
**CONCERNING THE COOPERATION IN MUTUAL PROTECTION**
**OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

<a id="p100097"></a>(Moscow, 30.V.2013)

<a id="p100098"></a>The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties",
<a id="p100099"></a>Taking into consideration the provisions of The Treaty on strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt of June 23, 2009,
<a id="p100100"></a>And also, for the purposes of further enhancement and widening of cooperation between the Parties.
<a id="p100101"></a>Wishing to ensure the protection of classified information exchanged in the course of military, military-technical cooperation, as well as classified information generated in the course of such cooperation,
<a id="p100102"></a>Respecting mutual interests in the protection of classified information in accordance with the laws and other regulations of the state of each of the Parties,
<a id="p100103"></a>Have agreed as follows:

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<a id="p100104"></a>Article 1

<a id="p100105"></a>Definition of terms

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<a id="p100106"></a>The terms used in this Protocol shall have the following meanings:
<a id="p100107"></a>"classified information" - data in any form protected in accordance with the laws and other regulations of the state of each of the Parties transferred (received) in order established by each of the Parties and under this Protocol, as well as generated in the course of cooperation between the Parties, which, if disclosed without authorization, may damage the security and interests of the state of each of the parties;
<a id="p100108"></a>"classified information carriers" - material objects, including physical fields, containing classified information in the form of symbols, images, signals, technical solutions and processes;
<a id="p100109"></a>"security classification" - essential marks made on the classified information carrier itself and/or indicated in its accompanying documents denoting the level of classification of the data the classified information carrier contains;
<a id="p100110"></a>"security clearance" - the procedure of granting an individual the right of access to classified information and the authorized bodies the right to use such information in their work;
<a id="p100111"></a>"access to classified information" - acquaintance with classified information to which an individual with the relevant security clearance is authorized in accordance with the laws and other regulations of the state of each of the Parties;
<a id="p100112"></a>"authorized bodies" - bodies of state power or organizations authorized by the Parties to transfer, receive, store, protect and use classified information;
<a id="p100113"></a>"contract" - an agreement concluded between the authorized bodies providing for the transfer and/or generation of classified information in the course of cooperation.

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<a id="p100114"></a>Article 2

<a id="p100115"></a>Competent Authorities

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1. <a id="p100116"></a>The Competent Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Protocol, hereinafter referred to as the "Competent Authorities", are:
- <a id="p100117"></a>for the Russian Federation - the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation;
- <a id="p100118"></a>for the Arab Republic of Egypt - The Ministry of Defence of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
2. <a id="p100119"></a>The Parties shall inform each other without delay through official channels of any change of their Competent Authorities.

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<a id="p100120"></a>Article 3

<a id="p100121"></a>Comparability of classification levels

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<a id="p100122"></a>Based on the laws and other regulations of their states, the Parties establish that the levels of classification and their respective security classifications shall be comparable as follows:

<a id="p100123"></a>      In the Russian Federation:             In the Arab Republic of Egypt:
       "Совершенно секретно"                        "Top Secret"
             "Секретно"                               "Secret"

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<a id="p100124"></a>Article 4

<a id="p100125"></a>Protection of classified information

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1. <a id="p100126"></a>The Parties shall, in accordance with the laws and other regulations of the state of each of the parties:
- <a id="p100127"></a>ensure the protection of classified information;
- <a id="p100128"></a>not to alter the security classification of the classified information carriers without the written consent of the authorized body of the Party that has transferred it;
- <a id="p100129"></a>apply to classified information the same protection measures that are applied to its own classified information of the same level of classification comparable under Article 3 of this Protocol;
- <a id="p100130"></a>use classified information received from an authorized body of the other Party exclusively for the purposes it has been transferred for;
- <a id="p100131"></a>not grant a third party access to classified information without a prior written consent of the Party that has transferred it.
2. <a id="p100132"></a>Access to classified information shall be granted only to persons who need it to fulfill their official duties for the purposes it has been transferred for and who have the relevant security clearance and authorization.

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<a id="p100133"></a>Article 5

<a id="p100134"></a>Transfer of classified information

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1. <a id="p100135"></a>If an authorized body of one Party intends to transfer classified information to an authorized body of the other Party, it shall request in advance the Competent Authority of its Party to provide a written confirmation that the authorized body of the other Party has the relevant security clearance.
<a id="p100136"></a>The Competent Authority of one Party shall request the Competent Authority of the other Party to provide a written confirmation that the authorized body of the other Party has the relevant security clearance.
2. <a id="p100137"></a>The decision to transfer classified information shall be taken on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the national laws and other regulations of the transferring Party.
3. <a id="p100138"></a>Classified information carriers shall be transferred through official channels, courier service or another authorized service as agreed between the Parties. The authorized body concerned shall acknowledge the receipt of classified information. The Parties may agree to transfer classified information using other modes of transmission.
4. <a id="p100139"></a>In order to transfer classified information carriers of considerable volume, the authorized bodies shall agree on the mode of transportation, itinerary and escorting modalities, in accordance with the laws and other regulations of their states.

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<a id="p100140"></a>Article 6

<a id="p100141"></a>Handling of classified information

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1. <a id="p100142"></a>The authorized body responsible for the receipt of classified information shall additionally mark the classified information carriers received with the security classifications comparable under Article 3 of this Protocol.
<a id="p100143"></a>The requirement to mark security classifications shall apply to classified information carriers containing classified information generated in the course of cooperation between the Parties, as well as by way of translating, copying or reproducing.
<a id="p100144"></a>Classified information carriers containing classified information generated on the basis of the classified information received shall be marked with security classification not lower than the security classification of the classified information transferred.
2. <a id="p100145"></a>Handling, registration and storage of classified information shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the laws and other regulations of the state of each of the parties.
3. <a id="p100146"></a>Classified information carriers shall be returned or destroyed with the written consent of the authorized body of the Party that has transferred them.
<a id="p100147"></a>Destruction of the classified information carriers shall be documented and carried out in such a manner as to prevent its reproduction or reconstruction.
<a id="p100148"></a>The authorized body of the Party that has transferred classified information carriers shall be informed in writing of their destruction.
4. <a id="p100149"></a>The security classification of the classified information carriers received shall be changed or cancelled by an authorized body only with the written consent of the authorized body of the Party that has transferred them.
<a id="p100150"></a>The authorized body of the Party that has transferred classified information shall notify in writing the authorized body of the other Party of the alteration or cancellation of the classification level of classified information.
<a id="p100151"></a>The classification level of classified information generated in the course of cooperation between the Parties shall be established, changed or cancelled by mutual consent of the authorized bodies.

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<a id="p100152"></a>Article 7

<a id="p100153"></a>Contracts

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<a id="p100154"></a>Contracts concluded by the authorized bodies shall include a separate section specifying:
- <a id="p100155"></a>details of protection, handling, storage and destruction of classified information carriers;
- <a id="p100156"></a>procedures for resolving disputes.

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<a id="p100157"></a>Article 8

<a id="p100158"></a>Violation of the requirements for the protection<br>
of classified information

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1. <a id="p100159"></a>The authorized body concerned and/or the Competent Authority of one Party shall be immediately notified of a violation of the requirements for the protection of classified information which resulted or may result in its unauthorized disclosure revealed by an authorized body or the Competent Authority of the other Party.
2. <a id="p100160"></a>The authorized body and/or the Competent Authority shall carry out an investigation and persons at fault shall be held accountable in accordance with the laws and other regulations of their states.
3. <a id="p100161"></a>The Competent Authorities shall notify each other about the outcome of the investigation and actions taken.
4. <a id="p100162"></a>The procedures for remedying the damage the unauthorized disclosure of classified information may cause shall be established on a case-by-case basis by the authorized bodies engaging, if necessary, the Competent Authorities.

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<a id="p100163"></a>Article 9

<a id="p100164"></a>Cost for protecting classified information

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<a id="p100165"></a>The authorized bodies shall bear any expenses incurred by them in taking action for the protection of classified information in accordance with this Protocol.

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<a id="p100166"></a>Article 10

<a id="p100167"></a>Visits

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1. <a id="p100168"></a>Visits of representatives of an authorized body of one Party involving the access to classified information of the state of the other Party shall be arranged in accordance with the laws and other regulations of the state of the receiving Party.
2. <a id="p100169"></a>During the visit, the representative of the authorized body of one Party shall be acquainted with the rules for handling classified information of the corresponding level of classification of the state of other Party and shall follow them.

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<a id="p100170"></a>Article 11

<a id="p100171"></a>Exchange of applicable laws, regulations and consultations

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1. <a id="p100172"></a>Subject to the established procedure, the Competent Authorities shall exchange relevant laws and regulations of their states concerning the protection of classified information that are essential for the implementation of this Protocol.
2. <a id="p100173"></a>In order to ensure cooperation, the Competent Authorities shall hold consultations at the request of one of them in the context of the implementation of this Protocol.

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<a id="p100174"></a>Article 12

<a id="p100175"></a>Relations with other Protocols

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<a id="p100176"></a>Provisions concerning the protection of classified information in other agreements between the Parties as well as between the Competent Authorities and/or authorized bodies shall remain in force provided they do not contradict the provisions of this Protocol.

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<a id="p100177"></a>Article 13

<a id="p100178"></a>Settlement of disputes

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1. <a id="p100179"></a>Any dispute between the Parties relating to the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Protocol shall be settled by consultations between the Competent Authorities without participation of third party.
2. <a id="p100180"></a>Throughout the settlement of disputes, the Parties shall continue to fulfill their obligations under this Protocol.

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<a id="p100181"></a>Article 14

<a id="p100182"></a>Amendments

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<a id="p100183"></a>This Protocol may be amended by mutual consent of the Parties in a form of separate protocols.

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<a id="p100184"></a>Article 15

<a id="p100185"></a>Final provisions

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1. <a id="p100186"></a>This Protocol shall come into force on the date of its signature.
2. <a id="p100187"></a>Each of the Parties may terminate this Protocol by giving written notice to the other Party, through the official channel, of its intention to terminate the Protocol. In such case, this Protocol shall be terminated six months after the date of the receipt of the termination notice.
3. <a id="p100188"></a>In case of termination of this Protocol, the protection measures under Articles 4 and 6 of this Protocol shall continue to apply to classified information until its declassification subject to the established procedure.

<a id="p100189"></a>Done at the City of Moscow on this 30 day of May, 2013 in two originals in the Russian, Arabic and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.



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