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2011/213/EU: Council Decision of 9 March 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Japan on cooperation in science and technology| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2011/213 |
| Original proposal | COM(2009)298  |
| CELEX number i | 32011D0213 |
| Document | 09-03-2011 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 06-04-2011; Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 16 Volume 002,OJ L 90, 6.4.2011 |
| Effect | 09-03-2011; Entry into force Date of document See Art 4 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
6.4.2011 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 90/1 |
COUNCIL DECISION
of 9 March 2011
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Japan on cooperation in science and technology
(2011/213/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 186 in conjunction with point (v) of Article 218(6)(a) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
Whereas:
(1) |
The Commission negotiated, on behalf of the European Community, an Agreement on cooperation in science and technology with the Government of Japan. |
(2) |
That Agreement was signed by the representatives of the Parties on 30 November 2009 in Brussels subject to its conclusion at a later date. |
(3) |
As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community. |
(4) |
The Agreement should be concluded on behalf of the Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Japan on cooperation in science and technology is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The Commission shall adopt the position to be taken by the Union in the Joint Committee established by Article 6(1) of the Agreement with regard to amendments to the Agreement according to Article 13(5) of the Agreement.
Article 3
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 13(1) of the Agreement and make the following notification to the Government of Japan:
‘As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community and from that date exercises all rights and assumes all obligations of the European Community. Therefore, references to “the European Community” in the text of the Agreement are, where appropriate, to be read as “the European Union”.’
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 9 March 2011.
For the Council
The President
CSÉFALVAY Z.
AGREEMENT
between the European Community and the Government of Japan on cooperation in science and technology
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’
and
THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
DESIRING to further promote the close and friendly relations existing between Japan and the Community, and being aware of the rapid development of scientific knowledge and of its positive contribution in promoting bilateral and international cooperation;
WISHING to broaden the scope of cooperation in science and technology in a number of areas of common interest through the creation of a productive partnership for peaceful purposes and for their mutual benefit;
BELIEVING that such cooperation and the application of the results of such cooperation contribute to the economic and social development of Japan and the Community;
DESIRING to establish a formal framework for the conduct of the overall cooperative activities which will strengthen cooperation in science and technology between the Parties;
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
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1.The Parties shall encourage, develop and facilitate cooperative activities under this Agreement in the areas of science and technology for peaceful purposes.
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2.The cooperative activities under this Agreement shall be conducted on the basis of the following principles:
(a) |
mutual and equitable contributions and benefits; |
(b) |
reciprocal access to research and development programmes and projects... |
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