Agreement between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of the Russian Federation for collaboration in the veterinary sector

The Contracting Parties desiring to develop and to promote mutually advantageous cooperation between both countries in the veterinary sector, have agreed to collaborate and take all necessary measures to prevent the spreading of infectious diseases from the territory of one Party to the territory of the other as a result of import, export and transit of live animals, animal products, raw materials of animal origin and feeding stuff. Competent veterinary authorities of both countries shall be in charge for the elaboration and signing of a respective Agreement on the aforementioned sectors, according to the provisions of the relevant European Union's legislation.If necessary, the two Parties shall commonly arrange and implement exchange of delegations to hold seminars, training programmes, etc. on issues of scientific and practical interest in the veterinary sector.The Hellenic Party authorizes the Directorate General of Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Russian Party authorizes the Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as the structures responsible for implementing the present Agreement.