Статья 2«Протокол о внесении изменений в Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Султаната Оман о торговле, экономическом и техническом сотрудничестве от 24 ноября 1994 года» [рус., англ.]

Настоящий Протокол вступает в силу с даты получения по дипломатическим каналам последнего письменного уведомления о выполнении Договаривающимися Сторонами внутригосударственных процедур, необходимых для его вступления в силу.

Настоящий Протокол действует в течение срока действия Соглашения и прекращает свое действие одновременно с ним, если только Договаривающиеся Стороны не договорятся об ином.

В части вопросов, не предусмотренных настоящим Протоколом, Договаривающиеся Стороны руководствуются положениями Соглашения.

Совершено в г. Москве 22 апреля 2025 г. в двух экземплярах, каждый на русском, арабском и английском языках, причем все тексты имеют одинаковую силу. В случае возникновения разногласий используется текст на английском языке.

The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, hereinafter referred to as «the Contracting Parties»,

desiring to strengthen their cooperation in the commercial, economic and technical fields, as well as implementation of Articles 3, 4 and 6 of the Agreement on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation of 24 November 1994 (hereinafter referred to as «the Agreement»),

with a view to stimulating the development of dialogue between the states of the Contracting Parties and further strengthening economic, scientific and technical cooperation,

have agreed as follows:

The Article 6 of the Agreement shall be read as follows:

«1. The Contracting Parties shall establish a Joint Russian-Omani Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as „the Commission“).»

2. The Commission shall be chaired by:

for the Russian Side — the Federal Minister,

for the Omani Side — the Minister of Economy of Sultanate of Oman, who are the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission.

The composition of national parts of the Commission shall be determined by the Contracting Parties. The agenda for each meeting of the Commission shall be agreed by consultations of the Contracting Parties through diplomatic channels.

3. The Commission shall perform the following functions:

1. encourage and develop the areas of economic and technical cooperation between the states of the Contracting Parties provided for in Article 3, and propose new areas of cooperation, by examining proposals, projects, activities and programs related to the implementation of this Agreement;

2. promote cooperation between private sector and small and medium enterprises in both countries;

3. facilitate the exchange of information between the states of the Contracting Parties on matters of trade, economic and technical cooperation and exchange information on economic development and investment policies;

4. assessment and control of the status of the implementation of decisions taken by the Commission, as well recommendations for the obstacles that may prevent the Commission from performing its tasks/responsibilities or that may arise in the projects and activities established under this Agreement;

5. review trade and investment opportunities and challenges in the public and private sectors in the presence of businessmen and representatives of private sector organizations and companies;

6. encourage of the exchange of best practices in regulatory and economic policy to strengthen the business environment, as well as economic, commercial and technical information related to the implementation of this Agreement;

7. facilitate the participation in exhibitions, and organize bilateral forums and conferences on trade and economic agenda;

8. facilitate the exchange of information and experts related to scientific and technical research, development and innovation activities in the areas defined by this Agreement;

9. any other tasks assigned to the Commission by agreement of the Contracting Parties.

4. The Commission shall meet alternately in the Russian Federation and the Sultanate of Oman at least once in two years according to a schedule to be agreed upon by the Contracting Parties through diplomatic channels.

If necessary, the Commission may hold unscheduled meetings agreed upon by the Contracting Parties.

The Commission may establish sub-commissions and/or working groups on specific areas of cooperation. The decisions taken by the sub-commissions and working groups are submitted for consideration and approval by the Commission.

The Commission establishes the rules of its work, which apply to the functioning of its sub-commissions and working groups.

5. The Commission takes the decisions by consensus.

The decisions adopted at each meeting of the Commission shall be recorded as agreed minutes signed by the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission.

The Contracting Parties shall oversee implementation of the decisions of the Commission.

If necessary, meetings of the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission may be held, between the meetings of the Commission.

The Commission shall determine the procedure for informing by the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission about the results of their meetings.

The agreed minutes of the meetings of the Commission shall be drawn up in the Russian, Arabic and English languages.

6. Each Contracting Party shall designate the coordinating focal group, whose task is to ensure preparatory work on proposals and projects submitted for discussion, as well as resolving organizational issues.

7. Each Contracting Party shall bear all travel and accommodation expenses for its representatives to attend the meetings of the Commission, the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission, its sub commissions and working groups. The costs pertaining to preparation and conduct of the meetings of the Commission, the Chairs of the national parts of the Commission, its subcommissions and working groups shall be borne by the host Contracting Party».

This Protocol shall enter into force on the date of the receipt of the last written notification through diplomatic channels of the completion of the internal legal procedures by the Contracting Parties necessary for its entry into force.

This Protocol shall remain in force for the duration of the Agreement and shall terminate at the same time unless the Contracting Parties agree otherwise.

For all other matters not provided for in this Protocol, the Contracting Parties shall be governed by the provisions of the Agreement.

Done in Moscow on «22» April 2025 in two copies, each in the Russian, Arabic and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any discrepancy, the English text shall be used.

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