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(f*<.u Ac"v ..t I LL4i pr*,,-["76u*"9g* GENERAL COOPERATION AGREEM ENT BETWEEN I TFIE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA AND THE GOVERT{MENT OF THE REPUBLTC OF SIERRA LEONE i / t t(.

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:m.vernment of the Repubric of Sie*a Leone (hereinafter jointly referred to as Desiriug to strengthen the friendly relations and cooperation betrveen the two brotherly countries based on soveieign equality and mutual benefit; convinced that both parties can draw mutual benefits from further strengthening and enhancement of the existing cooperation between the two countries; conscious that both parties share vair.rcs oi free<iom, cr'emocracy, iustice anci the ruie of law, and the need to continue to work closely for the promotion of peace and international seCurity with a particular emphasis on ending conflicts in Afi"ica; considering tlre role that both parties have to play in the economic, sociai and cultural development of Africa; Reaffirming thbir commitment to enhance their cooperation ties with the view to furthering the objectives and principles of the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the Charter of the United Nations; I Desirous of upgrading the cooperation between the two countries; HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Objective To establish a legal framework within which the Parties will conduct their relationship and set out the modalities and institutional mechanisms of bilateral cooperation with a view to enhancing relations between the parties.
Article 2 Fields rrl Ccoperation The Parties undertake to encourage their respective competent institutions, organizations and enterprises to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the fields of: \fi I I Political; DefenseandSecurity; $ra,,,rt"16w"9g" Education, Science and Scientific research; Health; Agriculture; Information and Communication Technology GCD; Air transport; Tourism; Culture and Youth development; Financial services: Trade and investment, Environment protection; and Other fields of mutual interest.
In this respect, the respective competent institutions, organizations and enterprises of the.

Parties may conclude specific agreements to consolidate the objectives of this General Cooperation Agreement.

Article 3 Establishment of a loint Permanent Commission for Cooperation The Parties decide to establish a Joint Permanent Commission hereinafter refered to as L1€ "Jo:n: Ccrn:-:ssior' ia {aa:,:ate consutia:rons and cmperatiel befween Cre 5vo countries in the fields of mutual interest.
Article 4 Function of the Joint Commission It shall: 4.7 1-Z Consider ways and means to promote the objectives specified in articles 1 and 2 of the present Agreement and to ensure the proper coordination and implementation of its decisions and/or recommendations; Review the progress in implementation of all agreements and arrangements between the Parties; study and contribute to solving the problems that may arise t\ // 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 from the implementation of nd arangements by institutions of their respective Governmen @a,,,ra48u*"gp* Deliberate on, and concl ude new agreements by relevant institutions of their respective Governments Produce a joint communiqud at the end of the Joint Comrnission Sessions.
Article 5 Composition The Joint Commission shall be co_chaired by the Ministt pa rti es or other Re prese n tatives des isna,i,; ; ;;#"i'"r flirTlT,ff: irs or thL The composition o[ rhe delegauon to ;J;;il."

appropriate level as agreed upon by the pafties.

mmission shall be at an Article 6 Committees The Joint Commission mav X"J":,.l.#;:";;,,r#',:::11["[[TliT];i'1,':;Hlli,i,l,ilE::::.Tffi :: Art e7 Meetings and Venue lhe Jo,ni Cc:::nis(ro;.i shai 7.
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'H ::[ ]',:':1 ,r*"j, [: s ha rr b e as reed upon ast one (1 ) month prior to vuto artemere:v in the RepuDr( ) I Article 8 Financiat Obligations 8,1 Each Party shall bear the travel and accommodation alrowances or its representatives to thu r"il;;;;;;,JT:""fu:: *r, as dairy 4 t{Y l.'' p ,,".t"16w9qr.
8.2 The Party hosting the meeting of the loint Commission, is responsible for expenses related to the organization of the meeting, domestic.

transportation and other Protocol measures' Articte 9 Promotion of Private Sector Subject to approval by both Parties, the representatives of private companies, economic or financial groups and enterprises from both countries.

may particioate in the works of the Joint Commission and initiate partnerships among them.
Article 10 National Laws and International Treaty Obligations 10,1 All activities covered by this Agreement shall comply with the laws and regulations in force in the territory of the Party in which they take place.
10.2 The Parties agree that nothing in the present General Coopei'ation Agi'eement shall affect their obligations under existing international treaties or obligations arising from regional or international organizations of which they are members' Article 11 S€tttement of disputes Any dispute between the Parties arislng out of implementation or interpretation of this General Cooperation Agreement.

shall be settled amicably through bilateral negotiations between the Parties.

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Article 12 Amendment This General Cooperation Agreement may be amended by the mutual consent of the Parties with an Exchange of Notes between the Parties through diplomatic channels' Article 13 Entry into force, Validity and Denunciation 5 il $"*rr,rrl46au$r* t4.7.

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This General Cooperation Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature thereof, and shall remain in force as long as it has not been denounced by one of the Parties.
This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five (5) years and shall be renewed automatically for equal and successive periods.

r Nohvithstanding sub-Article 1, either Partv may terminate this General Coooeration Agreement at any time provided it gives the other Pafi six months (6) prior written notice through diplomatic channels, of its intents to terminate the Agreement.
Notwithstanding sub-Article 2, ongoing specific projects and programs under the framework of this General Cooperation Agreement shall continue uninterrupted until completion.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Generai Cooperation Agreement in duplicate in the English language, both texts being equally authentic.
Done at Kigali, this Sth day of July 2019 FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA L Hon, Nabeela Farida Tunis Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation I cha Dr, Min Internati o ofF SEZIBERA ign Affairs and Cooperation 6