Libya

Memorandum of Understanding on Health
between
the Government of the Slovak Republic, and
The Supreme People's Committee
The Great Libyan Arab People's Socialist Jamahiriya

Government of the Slovak Republic and Supreme People's Committee of the Great Libyan Arab People's Socialist Jamahiriya (hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties') wishing to continue to develop and strengthen traditional and historical friendly relations between both states and their peoples in different areas and to the benefit of both parties
agree as follows:

Article 1

The Parties shall promote cooperation in the health field between institutions, associations, public sector and private sector enterprises (hereinafter referred to as "the stakeholders') on the basis of their particular interest and relevant documents. The Parties shall create the conditions for the business activities of the stakeholders.

Article 2

The Parties shall promote the exchange of health information between stakeholders on the basis of their mutual agreements.

Article 3

The Parties shall promote mutual exchanges of experts on short, medium and long-term health activities, while respecting the Parties' capabilities and requirements. They will also support the implementation of joint health projects according to the specific interest of stakeholders.

Article 4

In this context, the Parties shall encourage the conclusion of specific agreements between the stakeholders that will enable Slovak health professionals (specialised doctors, nurses, technicians and laboratory workers) to be employed in Libya

Article 5

The Parties shall promote cooperation between health rehabilitation and spa care stakeholders. In this context, they will allow the treatment of Libyan patients in specialised medical facilities and natural spas in the Slovak Republic.

Article 6

In the field of medical education, the Parties shall promote the interest of educational institutions in both countries in cooperation.
The Slovak party will allow Libyan candidates to obtain higher education and specialist study of doctors.

Article 7

This Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of signature.
Done at Bratislava on 20 February 2009, in two original copies, each in Slovak and Arabic, both of which have the same validity.