الترجمة المقترحة لمذكرة التفاهم



Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine
And the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba



The ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, hereafter referred to as "the Parties",
Desirous to maintain both countries' policies aimed at strengthening international peace and security in conformity with the principles and purposes enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,
Interested in enhancing co-operation between them with a view to examining crucial issues concerning their bilateral relations and regional and international affairs of mutual interest,
Have agreed as follows


Article 1

Both parties shall hold bilateral talks and consultations at the level of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Directors of both ministries and experts. Work groups shall be composed on the basis of equal representation with the purpose of examining issues of mutual interest


Article 2

The venues, dates, agendas and level of consultations shall be agreed upon through diplomatic channels. Both Parties must make use of the principles of regularity and rotation. The meetings between the two respective Ministers or their representatives shall be held when deemed necessary and on such dates as mutually agreed upon both parties. The meetings at the level of Deputy Ministers, Department Directors or representatives and experts shall be held annually or whenever deemed necessary


Article 3

The talks and consultations shall address
I - All areas of bilateral relations, including political and economic aspects
II - New events in international politics, including disarmament and international security
III - Current regional disputes and conflicts, particularly when intensified, or those that could emerge in the future
IV - Strengthening the positive role played by the United Nations and other international organizations in the settlement of disputes and rises faced by the international conformity
V - Issues currently being considered by the United Nations and all other international organizations and conferences, including consultation and coordination of their stances on those issues
VI - International cooperation on issues of trade, economy, science, art, culture, environmental protection and other areas outside the ambit of bilateral relations
VII - Organization of Seminars, workshops and other similar training activities
VIII - Any other issues on which both Parties deem it necessary to exchange views


Article 4

The representatives of the Parties accredited to the United Nations or other international organizations shall cooperate constructively in order to coordinate their actions on issues of mutual interest, as well as to mutually support the candidatures of the State of Palestine and the Republic of Cuba within the above mentioned international organizations, according to principles of regularity and rotation


Article 5

If needed, both Parties shall agree on additional ways and measure to increase and enhance their mutual cooperation


Article 6

This memorandum may be modified and amended in writing as the two ministries deem appropriate


Article 7

This memorandum of Understanding shall enter into force on the day of its signature and shall remain into force for a period of 5 years, automatically renewed for an additional period of one year in neither Party notifies the other Party of intention to terminate it six months before the expiration of the validity period


Done in Jerusalem on 5/8/1430 Corresponding to 31/12/2009, in three original copies in three languages, Arabic, English, and Spanish. All texts being equally authentic. In case of divergence, the English text shall prevail


FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE


FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA