Agreement on Parliamentary Co-operation between the Baltic Assembly and the Nordic Council [en]
In view of the established co-operation of the Baltic Assembly and the NordicCouncil (referred to as the Parties), based upon the 1992 Agreement on Parliamentary Co-operation between the Baltic Assembly and the Nordic Council, and being aware of the necessity to further develop co-operation between therespective parliamentary bodies to strengthen common concerns regarding security and stability in the Baltic Sea region,the Parties agree on the following principles of co-operation:
1. Parliamentary co-operation
The two Parties work both individually and closely with each other and therespective parliaments for the development of parliamentary co-operation andparliamentary democracy, exchange of experience and the promotion of mutualunderstanding.
2. Areas of co-operation
The two Parties through their respective presidiums shall, on regular basis,agree to the priority areas for co-operation. Areas of special interest for co-operationinclude the political, economic, legal, ecological, social, cultural andeducational development of the region, security and the fight against organisedcrime and illegal migration.
3. Mode of co-operation
In order to achieve the objectives set by this Agreement the Parties agree to thefollowing modes of co-operation:
Statutory sessions:
The Parties shall invite the representatives of each other toparticipate at the respective plenary sessions, held by the Baltic Assembly and theNordic Council as well as to seminars, whenever matters of mutual interest arediscussed. The Parties shall also hold joint meetings on a regular basis.
Other international events arranged by the Parties: whenever matters ofmutual interest and concern are discussed.
Co-operation at a political level and between the two Secretariats:whenever required, and securing continuous flow of information of activitiesof both Parties.
4. Exchange of documentation
The two Parties shall exchange official documentation, resolutions and recommendationsrelevant to their co-operation and in the spirit of this Agreement withoutundue delay.The Chairpersons of the two Parties will exchange the Agenda of plenary sessions.This Agreement contains the framework for co-operation between the twoParties. It shall in no way prevent or hinder the development of co-operationbetween the Parties in other areas of mutual interest.This Agreement may be revised and/or amended by consensual agreement ofthe two Parties´ presidiums.
Signed on 26 September 1997 in Kalmar, Sweden, in two authentic copies in English, both having the same effect.
On behalf of the Baltic Assembly
Mecys Laurinkus
Chairman of the Presidium On behalf of the Nordic Council Olof Salmén Chairman of the Presidium
Underskrivelse af aftale
Dato: 25/09 1997
Sted: Kalmar
