Treaties
Cultural Relations
REF:29 UST 3419; TIAS 9020; 1123 UNTS 91
Agreement signed at Washington June 13, 1977
Entered into force March 23, 1978
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA ON EXCHANGES AND COOPERATION IN CULTURAL, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND OTHER FIELDS
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria,
Considering the ties of friendship between the American and Bulgarian peoples;
Believing that exchanges and cooperation in the arts, culture, education, sciences, sports, technology, and other fields will contribute to the broadening of understanding between the American and Bulgarian peoples and to the development of mutually beneficial relations between the two countries;
Recognizing that exchanges and cooperation between the two countries will contribute to the cultural, educational and material development of their peoples;
Desirous of developing and expanding relations and cooperation between the two countries in these fields on a mutually beneficial basis to the interest of the two countries;
Reaffirming their desire, in the interests of their peoples, to contribute to peace, security, justice and cooperation in Europe, as expressed in the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe;(1)
Agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
The Parties will encourage exchanges and cooperation in education, the humanities and social sciences, and other fields of intellectual endeavor, on the basis of mutual benefit, by providing opportunities for and facilitating appropriate contacts and activities between institutions and individuals of the two countries. Such contacts and activities may include, among others, the following:
A. Cooperation among universities, other institutions of higher learning, learned societies, and others;
B. Exchanges of students, instructors, lecturers, scholars, researchers, professors, education officials, and specialists, including exchanges supported by scholarships, stipends, and so forth;
C. Exchanges of books, periodicals, and other materials written or demonstrative, by universities; other institutions of higher learning and learned societies; and
D. Cooperation in the organization of joint research, conferences and symposia.
ARTICLE II
1. The Parties will encourage exchanges and cooperation in the arts, culture, communications, sports and other similar fields, on the basis of mutual benefit, by providing opportunities for and facilitating appropriate contacts and activities between institutions and individuals of the two countries. Such contacts and activities may include, among others, the following:
A. Cooperation among cultural organizations, libraries, and other institutions;
B. Exchanges of students, scholars, and specialists, including exchanges supported by scholarships, stipends, and so forth;
C. Exchanges of materials written or demonstrative, for use by cultural organizations, libraries, and other institutions;
D. Cooperation in the organization of joint research, conferences and symposia;
E. Showing of documentary and feature films and the holding of film weeks devoted to feature films of the other country;
F. Cooperation between appropriate institutions and individuals for other mutually beneficial activities in the fields of cinematography, radio and television;
G. Showing of exhibits of a cultural, educational and informational nature;
H. Exchanges and cooperation between the sports organizations of the two countries, through individual and team exhibitions and competitions, and the exchanges of specialists in physical education and sports;
I. Exchange of representatives in the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, literature, music, the theater, and other areas of the arts; and
J. Appearances of professional and academic musical, dance, and theatrical groups, conductors, and individual performing artists, both on an individual basis and as participants in international festivals, competitions, conferences, and so forth.
2. Each Party will also permit and facilitate by all appropriate means:
A. Public distribution of cultural, informational and scientific materials designed to increase knowledge of the peoples and cultures of the two countries; and
B. Access to libraries, museums, cultural centers, reading rooms, and archives, including those of each government in the host country which are open to the public.
ARTICLE III
The Parties will encourage and facilitate exchanges and cooperation in the fields of pure science, applied science, and technology, on the basis of mutual benefit, by providing appropriate opportunities for contacts and activities between enterprises, scientific and technological organizations, and individuals of the two countries. Such contacts and activities may include, among others, the following:
A. Joint development and implementation of programs and projects in pure and applied sciences, including joint research, development, testing, and the exchange of research results and experience;
B. Visits, study trips, and consultations among scientists and other specialists, including exchanges supported by scholarships, stipends, and so forth;
C. Organization of joint courses, conferences and symposia;
D. Exchanges of scientific and technical films;
E. Organization of scientific and technical exhibitions and displays on a non-commercial basis; and
F. Exchanges of scientific and technical documentation and information.
ARTICLE IV
The Parties will encourage and support the conduct of cooperative research, joint seminars, and scientific visits between scientists and appropriate institutions of their respective countries in fields of concurrent interest to the National Science Foundation of the United States of America and the Committee for Science, Technical Progress and Higher Education of the People's Republic of Bulgaria.
The Parties will also facilitate the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understandingon scientific and technological cooperation between the NationalScience Foundation and the Committee for Science, Technical Progressand Higher Education.
ARTICLE V
The Parties will encourage arrangements for travel between the two countries of tourists, as individuals and groups, to acquaint themselves with the life, work and culture of the people of the other country.
ARTICLE VI
For the purpose of implementing this Agreement, designated representatives of the Parties will meet as needed to review current activities, to consider future activities and, as appropriate, to make recommendations to participating organizations. These designated representatives will conclude arrangements for programs for cooperation on behalf of the Parties and conduct other necessary tasks to implement this Agreement.
This provision does not exclude the encouragement of other undertakings outside the programs, relevant to the objectives of this Agreement. The Parties agree to encourage and facilitate, as appropriate, additional exchanges and cooperation which nay be agreed upon by the Parties or arranged by interested individuals or organizations of the two countries.
ARTICLE VII
This Agreement, and the exchanges and cooperation under it, will be subject to the Constitution and applicable laws and regulations of the respective countries.
Within this framework, both Parties will use their best efforts to promote favorable conditions for the fulfillment of the provisions and objectives of this Agreement, and the exchanges and cooperation under it.
ARTICLE VIII
The Agreement shall enter into force upon the completion of an exchange of notes by means of which each Party will inform the other that the Agreement has been approved by its competent authorities,(2)and shall remain in force for two years from such date. It may bemodified or extended by mutual agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon six months' written notice to the other Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the respective representatives, duly authorized for the purpose, have signed this Agreement.
DONE at Washington, this 13th day of June, 1977, in duplicate in the English and Bulgarian languages, both texts being equally authentic.
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: OF BULGARIA:
Joseph D. Duffey Lyudmila Zhivkova
(1) Department of State Bulletin, Sept. 1, 1975, p. 323.
(2) Mar. 23, 1978.