Статья 9«Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Южно-Африканской Республики о сотрудничестве в области здравоохранения и медицинской науки» [рус., англ.]

Срок действия Соглашения

1. Настоящее Соглашение вступает в силу со дня его подписания.

2. Настоящее Соглашение заключается сроком на пять лет, после чего автоматически продлевается на очередные пятилетние периоды до истечения 6 месяцев со дня, когда одна из Сторон письменно уведомит другую Сторону о своем намерении прекратить действие Соглашения.

В удостоверение чего нижеподписавшиеся, должным образом на то уполномоченные своими соответствующими правительствами, подписали и скрепили печатями настоящее Соглашение в двух экземплярах, каждый на русском и английском языках, причем оба текста имеют одинаковую силу.

Совершено в Кейптауне 5 сентября 2006 года.

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ON CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCE

(Cape Town, 5.IX.2006)

The Government of the Russian Federation (hereinafter refferred to as Russia) and the Government of the Republic of South Africa (hereinafter refferred to as South Africa) (hereinafter jointly referred to as «the Parties» and in the singular as a «Party»);

Desirous to develop co-operation between the two countries in the field of health care and medical science;

Recognising the expediency of combining efforts of both countries in solving a number of problems in the field of health care that are of mutual interest,

Hereby agree as follows:

(1) The Parties shall promote co-operation in the field of health and medical science based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit.

(2) Co-operation within the framework of this Agreement shall consist of the following:

(a) management and financing of health care, including medical insurance;

(b) training and professional development of medical staff;

(c) pharmaceutical services, registration and procurement of medicines;

(d) scientific research, technology and information systems in the field of health care; and

(e) other directions of co-operation in the field of health care and medical science that may be agreed upon by the Parties.

(1) The Parties shall promote co-operation by encouraging and supporting the establishment of direct contacts between the Russian and South African scientific and functional institutions and organizations in the field of health care, medical science and management of health services.

(2) The co-operation within the framework of this Agreement shall mainly be carried out by means of:

(a) exchange of information;

(b) exchange of specialists and delegations;

(c) participation of specialists in the forums and scientific conferences organised by the Parties; and

(d) implementation of other forms of co-operation in the field of health care, medical science and public health services, including the question of sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population.

(1) A joint Working Group consisting of delegates from both Parties and other organizations taking part in co-operation shall be established.

(2) For the purpose of practical implementation of this Agreement the Working Group shall:

(a) work out programmes of co-operation;

(b) define forms, methods and terms of co-operation; and

(c) summarise and analyse the results of co-operation.

(3) The Working Group shall consist of the representatives of the Parties and other organisations, participating in the co-operation, and shall hold meetings in either country as the need arises.

The Parties shall exchange information on experiences and results of co-operation with the World Health Organisation, as well as with other international organisations, acting in the field of health care.

Citizens of the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa, who need medical assistance during the period of their stay in the other country, shall receive such assistance on the conditions determined by legislation in the field of health care effective in that country during the period when this Agreement is in force.

The competent authorities responsible for the implementation of this Agreement shall be:

(a) in the case of the Russian Federation, its Ministry of Health and Social Development; and

(b) in the case of the of South Africa, its national Department of Health.

Any dispute between the Parties arising out of the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be settled amicably through consultations or negotiations between the Parties.

This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the Parties through consultations or negotiation between the Parties.

(1) This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature thereof.

(2) This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five (5) years whereafter it shall automatically be extended for another five (5) years, but may be terminated by either Party giving six months written notification in advance through the diplomatic channel of its intention to terminate this Agreement.

In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto by their respective Governments, have signed and sealed this Agreement in two originals in the Russian and English languages, with both texts being equally authentic.

Done at Cape Town on this 5th day of September 2006.

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