Αποφάσεις - Ανακοινώσεις — ΦΕΚ A' 107/2001

Τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 5 της Συμφωνίας οικονομι?κής, επιστημονικής και τεχνικής συνεργασίας μεταξύ των Κυβερνήσεων της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας και της Ινδίας που υπογράφηκε στην Αθήνα στις 23.9.1983 και κυρώθη?κε με τον υπ’ αριθ. 1495/1984 Νόμο, που δημοσιεύθηκε στο υπ’ αριθ. 178 Φύλλο της Εφημερίδος της Κυβερνήσε?ως τεύχος Α΄ της 14ης Νοεμβρίου 1984 βάσει του οποίου συστήνεται Μικτή Επιτροπή με σκοπό να εξετάζει και να υιοθετεί μέτρα και μεθόδους για την ενίσχυση της μεταξύ τους συνεργασίας.

Τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 2 του υπ’ αριθ. 1495/1984 Νόμου βάσει του οποίου τα πρωτόκολλα - πρακτικά που καταρτίζονται από τη Μικτή Επιτροπή σε εκτέλεση της Συμφωνίας σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 5 αυτής και με τα οποία ρυθμίζονται ειδικότερα θέματα, εγκρίνονται με κοινή πρά?ξη των αρμοδίων κατά περίπτωση Υπουργών.

Το περιεχόμενο του υπό έγκριση πρακτικού.

Τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 29Α του ν. 1558/85 που προ?στέθηκε με το άρθρο 27 του ν. 2081/92 και τροποποιήθη?κε με το άρθρο 1 παρ. 2η του ν. 2469/97.

Το γεγονός ότι από τις διατάξεις της παρούσας δεν προκαλείται δαπάνη του Κρατικού Προϋπολογισμού, αποφασίζουμε: Εγκρίνουμε ως έχει και στο σύνολό του το πρακτικό της 4ης Συνόδου της Μικτής Ελληνο-Ινδικής Επιτροπής οικο?νομικής, επιστημονικής και τεχνικής συνεργασίας που υπογράφηκε στην Αθήνα στις 9 Ιουλίου 1999, του οποίου το κείμενο σε πρωτότυπο στην Αγγλική γλώσσα και σε μετάφραση στην Ελληνική έχει ως εξής: ΟΙ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΙ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΜΥΝΑΣ ΕΞΩΤΕΡΙΚΩΝ Α. ΤΣΟΧΑΤΖΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Γ. ΠΑΠΑΝΔΡΕΟΥ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ - ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΩΝ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗΣ Γ. ΠΑΠΑΝΤΩΝΙΟΥ Ν. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΔΟΥΛΑΚΗΣ ΠΕ.ΧΩ.Δ.Ε. ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΠΑΙΔΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΜΑΤΩΝ Κ. ΛΑΛΙΩΤΗΣ Π. ΕΥΘΥΜΙΟΥ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΑΣ ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗΣ ΝΑΥΤΙΛΙΑΣ Γ. ΑΝΩΜΕΡΙΤΗΣ Χ. ΠΑΠΟΥΤΣΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΦΟΡΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΩΝ Χ. ΒΕΡΕΛΗΣ Fourth Session of the Greek-Indian Joint Economic - Committee Meeting held in Athens on 8th - 9th July. 1999 Agreed Minutes The Fourth Session of the Greek-Indian Joint Committee, set up under the Agreement on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of the Republic of India, was held in Athens on 8th - 9th July, 1999. The Greek Delegation was led by Mr Stefanos Avgouleas Secretary?General for International Economic Relations of the Min?istry of National Economy and the Indian Delegation was led by Mr. P.P.Prabhu, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce. During his visit, Mr. P.P. Prabhu called on Mrs. Rodoula Zissi, Deputy Minister for National Economy, Mrs. Anna Diamantopoulou, Member of the Greek Parliament and held meetings with the President of the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board as well as officials of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Greek In?dustries. The Composition of the Indian and the Greek Dele?gations is listed in Annexes I and II respectively. The adopted agenda for the Session is cited in Annex III. The two sides took note of the long historical and cultur?al friendship of the two oldest civilizations and noted with satisfaction the understanding between the two countries in the international fora on various matters. Both sides agreed that the Joint Committee should act as 1891 mutual economic and commercial benefits.

Review of the economic situation in Greece and India. The Greek side outlined the economic policy of the Greek Government and presented the basic points of the implemented stabilisation programme, ensuring the attainment of the Economic and Monetary Union criteria. Greece’s thrust for closer business relationships with the countries of the Balkan region, the Black Sea area, Cen?tral Asia and the Mediterranean basin was also men?tioned. The Indian side outlined the current economic and social situation of India and explained the important policy measures aimed at liberalisation and opening up of the economy. The Indian side also referred to the various measures taken to adapt its economy to the process of globalisation taking into account its own national interests and priorities.

Review of the Regional Economic Cooperation The Greek side presented to the Indian Delegation the re?cent developments in the European Union as well as Greece’s strategic and geopolitical advantages as a gate?way to the Balkans and the Black Sea countries. Infor?mation on Mediterranean policy and the Development Bank of Black Sea Countries in Thessaloniki was also provided. It was also agreed to undertake joint initiatives with a view to utilising the Greek expertise in the Central Asian markets. The Indian side informed the Greek Delegation about the efforts made to promote its international economic coop?eration, with emphasis on the South and South East Asia region.

Exchange of Views on Multilateral Issues. The two sides exchanged views on a number of matters of interest including the World Trade Organisation and mentioned their committments to strengthen the rule?based multilateral trading system within the framework of this Organisation. The Indian side referred to the need to provide Special and Differential treatment to the developing countries and fulfill the obligations under the Uruguay Round Agreemen?ts and touched upon the issue of market access in devel?oped countries.

Bilateral Economic Cooperation 4.1 Trade Relations: • Both sides agreed that their trade exchanges do not re?flect the real potential of both countries and that there is considerable scope for increasing the volume of trade be?tween them. They also agreed that they should make all possible efforts and address issues that can increase the volume and improve the balance of bilateral trade. • It was also noted that the liberalisation of trade during the recent years in India and the larger involvement of the private sector in foreign trade have contributed to a diver?sification of the range of products offered by both sides. • Exchange of Business Delegations: Both sides stressed the need for intensive trade promotion pro?grammes to be undertaken in both countries in order to in?crease the volume of trade. It was agreed to increase the number of business delegations from one country to the other and attempt a more focused approach in their com?position and respective fields of interest. • Participation in Trade Fairs: Both sides agreed to in?tensify participation in each other’s international trade fairs. • Cooperation between Chambers, Unions and Associ?ations : In this connection, both sides estimated that the co?operation between their respective agencies has not pro?gressed well enough and agreed to encourage them to in?tensify their efforts for the realisation of the bilateral Agreements, utilising the Joint Business Council to the mutual benefit of the business communities in their coun?tries. • As regards the Agreement between HEPO and ITPO, both sides noted that HEPO has planned to submit to the European Commission financial proposals under the pro?grammes ECIP, ASIA-INVEST (4 calls) and E. UNECO?NOMIC CROSS-CULTURAL PROGRAMME. • The participation of Greek companies and enterprises in the Indo - EU Partenariat held in March 1999 in New Del?hi, was also appreciated. 4.2 Industrial Cooperation • Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protec?tion of Investments The two sides noted that they have exchanged draft texts of the above Agreement and agreed to schedule the first meeting of experts at an early date this year. • Joint Ventures Both sides agreed that Greece and India could cooper?ate on a mutually beneficial basis in the field of industry through joint ventures, technical collaborations and export of goods and projects to third countries. In this respect, they cited a particular ongoing cooperation between a Greek and an Indian enterprise in the joint production and assembly of jeeps and hoped that it will constitute an example to be followed by other enterprises. The vast op?portunities offered in the Balkan Region and the Black Sea area were specifically mentioned for Indo-Greek collabo?rations, while the Greek side expressed interest in covering the South East Asian Region through collaborations in In?dia. • Defence Industry Both sides reaffirmed their will to cooperate in the field of defence industry, including public sector enterprises, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Governments of the two countries in New Del?hi in December 1998. • Energy - Renewable Sources The two sides noted the growing cooperation of their power and energy agencies in the procurement of electri?cal material. The Greek side clarified that the eligibility requirement for tenders floated by the Greek Public Power Corporation ap?plies without exception to all suppliers (including even EU suppliers). The two sides also noted that specific programmes in the framework of the European programme «Deployment of sustainable energy systems»- an agenda for cooperation» were being implemented. • Telecommunications and Software Taking into consideration the existing potential in the telecom industries of the two countries, the two sides re?1892 ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΕΩΣ (ΤΕΥΧΟΣ ΠΡΩΤΟ) software and electronics, the two sides expressed willing?ness to embark on an effort for assessing possible coop?eration in this field. • Food Processing/Packaging Taking into consideration the existing possibilities of co?operation in processing, packaging and strategic mar?keting of agricultural produce and marine products, the two parties agreed to recommend to their respective au?thorities (HEPO and APEDA and their Packaging In?stitutes) to expedite the necessary follow-up actions and come up with concrete proposals. Especially as regards the dairy sector, the Indian side in?formed the Greek side about the interest of specific Indian enterprises to cooperate with similar Greek enterprises. The Greek side noted the Indian interest and will inform the respective Greek enterprises. • Shipbuilding/Repairing Both sides noted the ongoing efforts to provide ship re?pair and shipbuilding services for their vessels in each oth?er’s country. Shipbreaking was identified as another area for cooperation. 4.3 Agricultural Cooperation Both sides expressed their satisfaction that their Min?istries of Agriculture have finalised the text of a Memoran?dum of Understanding for cooperation in this field and hoped it will be signed shortly. 4.4 Shipping Cooperation Both sides reiterated the need to improve shipping ser?vices between the two countries, which was essential for developing bilateral trade. The Greek side expressed its keen interest in the alleviation of the congestion in Indian ports, the inclusion of Greek ships in the cabotage provi?sions of India, and the transportation of Indian foodgrains by Greek ships. Both sides reaffirmed their will to cooperate in sea trans?port, providing free access to international cargoes moving from their ports, on the basis of non discrimination and free and fair competition.

Cooperation in other sectors 5.1 Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation The negotiations on the revised draft of the proposed Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation were held and both sides expressed their desire to continue the dis?cussions and finalise the text as soon as possible. 5.2 Science and Technology The Greek side informed the Indian side that the Gener?al Secretariat for Research and Technology of the Greek Ministry of Development expressed its interest to develop cooperation in fields of common interest and indicated specifically certain areas (energy, materials, foodstuff technology, aquacultures, management and conservation of coastal areas, physics). To enable this cooperation, the two sides agreed to cre?ate favourable conditions for the development of scientific and technological cooperation between them, as well as between their respective public or private, governmental and non-governmental organisations or institutions, ac?cording to their national priorities and in accordance with their legislation. In order to develop and expand scientific and technolog?ical cooperation the two sides agreed to facilitate and fi?nance, among other, the exchange of scientists, re?searchers and experts, the realisation of joint research and development projects and the exchange of the results thereof, the organisation of training programmes in fields of mutual interest, the provision of technical and scientific expertise, the convening of symposia and meetings, the exchange of information and data; the organisation of sci?entific exhibitions and displays, the provision of equipment and material necessary for the implementation of specific projects. The implementing agency for this purpose on the Greek side is the General Secretariat for Research and Technolo?gy to the Ministry of Development and on the Indian side the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India. 5.3 Aviation As regards the ongoing discussions between the re?spective authorities for cooperation in the civil aviation sec?tor, the two sides expressed hope that pending issues will be resolved at the second round of discussions in due course and an agreement will be reached to facilitate trav?el between the two countries. 5.4 Tourism Both sides expressed great satisfaction that an Agree?ment on Tourism has been signed which will further their cooperation in this field. They also noted that the partici?pation of Greece in the International Tourism Exhibition ‘98 had a positive impact on the growth of tourism. 5.5 Culture and Education The two sides expressed their satisfaction for the imple?mentation of the Cultural Cooperation Programme and their hope that it will be promptly renewed through the diplomatic channel. The Greek side noted that the eventual foundation of a Chair in Greek History and Language at the University of J.L. Nehru of New Delhi, would undoubtedly contribute to the strengthening of the bilateral relations in this field. 5.6 Infrastructure Projects - Constructions Both sides agreed that the expertise of Greek technical companies and the competence of Indian companies in in?frastructure works should be utilised in such projects from one country to the other, thus strengthening the economic ties between the two countries. The discussions took place in an atmosphere of mutual friendship and understanding. Both sides noted that the Joint Committee acted as the forum for promotion of mutual understanding and agreed to work closely to promote further cooperation through discussion and dialogue. Both sides agreed that the 5th meeting of the Joint Com?mittee take place in New Delhi in 2000 at a date that will be agreed upon through the diplomatic channel. Done in Athens, on 9th July 1999, in two originals, in En?glish. Head of the Greek Delegation Head of the Indian Delegation Stefanos Αugouleas P.P. Prabhu COMPOSITION OF THE GREEK DELEGATION - 1. Mr. Stefanos Avgouleas Head of the Greek Delegation Secretary-General, International Economic Relations Min?istry of National Economy ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΣΕΩΣ (ΤΕΥΧΟΣ ΠΡΩΤΟ) 1893 Bilateral Relations Ministry of National Economy

Mrs. Anastasia Bartzi Director, Directorate for External Trade Issues Ministry of National Economy

Mr. C. Nihoritis Director, International Relations Min?istry of Finance

Mr. Ρ.Α. Charalambous Deputy Director, A10 Directo?rate for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Dimitrios Anestis Head of Section, E5 for Bilateral Relatiions, Ministry of National Economy

Mrs. Vrisiis Vinieri Head of Section, International Re?lations Ministry of Finance

Mrs. Theodora Giovani A10, Indian Subcontinent Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Vassos Ocean Shipping and Maritime Relations Ministry of Mercantile Marine

Mrs. Maria Kouli Desk Officer, E5 for Bilateral Re?lations with India, Ministry of National Economy

Mr. Christos Stamboulopoulos Secretary of Eco?nomic and Commercial Affairs, E5 for Bilateral Relations Ministry of National Economy

Mr. Vassilios Tselios Directorate for Foreign Trade Policy, Ministry of National Economy

Mrs. Maria Assimakopoulou General Secretariat for Research and Technology Ministry of Development

Mrs. Eleni Theodorakopoulou Directorate for Agri?cultural Policy, Ministry of Agriculture

Mrs. Maria Triantafillou Head of Foreign Trade Sec?tion, Athens CCl

Dr. George Ageridis Center for Renewable Energy Resources

Mrs. Elena Nikolaidou Coordinator of International Cooperation Federation of Greek Industries

Mr. N. Despotidis Hellenic Foreign Trade Board. COMPOSITION OF THE INDIAN DELEGATION - 1. Mr. P.P. Prabhu Head of the Indian Delegation Com?merce Secretary

Ambassador G.S. Bedi Ambassador to Athens