Koostöömemorandum

/1. )/.(K 74’( o2• MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, represented bythe MinisterofHealth Riina Sikkut and the Ministry ofHealth ofUkraine, represented by the Minister of Health ofUkraine Viktor Liashko, hereinafter referred to as the Participants: being convinced of the need to strengthen cooperation in the field ofhealthcare; wishing to further improve their cooperation through this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter M0U), which can be regarded as a framework arrangement to supplement and implement appropriate other bilateral agreements and arrangements; have reached the following understandings: Section 1 Purpose of the Memorandum The purpose of this MoU is to continue and develop cooperation between the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The purpose of this MoU is to establish a framework for cooperation and collaboration in the field of healthcare. The primary aim of the MoU is to cooperate in protecting people’s life and health. Section 2 Areas of Cooperation The Participants agree to cooperate in the following areas: 1. Assistance in the provision ofhumanitarian aid. 2. Assistance in the organization of obtaining emergency medical care, primary health care and mental health support to Ukrainian war refugees. 3. Assistance in providing medical services (e.g. rehabilitation services, production ofindividual prosthesis, etc) to Ukrainian war-injured individuals. 4. Organization of trainings, exercises, exchange of expertise of health care workers in collaboration with universities and healthcare providers. 5. Facilitating the restoration and establishment ofUkrainian medical facilities. 6. Cooperation between Ukrainian and Estonian medical institutions of higher education to develop modern educational programs for Ukrainian medical institutions of higher education in accordance with international standards.  7. Other areas of cooperation mutually agreed upon in healthcare related areas. 8. The Participants remain open to collaborating with other partners and international organizations in their activities. Section 3 Participation of Institutions The participants will encourage direct relations between healthcare providers, educationai institutions and other related organizations, such as Estonian Centre for International Development, in order to bring forward this MoU. Section 4 Settlement of differences Any differences that may arise out of or from the interpretation or impiementation of the provisions of this MoU will be settled amicabiy through consultations or negotiations between the Participants. Section 5 Applicable laws Ali activities envisioned in the MoU will be implemented by the Participants in accordance with the national iaw and other legai acts in force in each country. This MoU will not prejudice the obligations arising under the bilateral agreements concluded between the two countries. Section 6 Final provisions 1. This Memorandum does not provide for any financial settlements between the Participants for the cooperation stipulated by this Memorandum. The Participants acknowledge that this MoU is non binding. Each Participant agrees that this MoU gives no rise to any legal rights or obligations under international law. 2. This MoU will come into effect on the date of its signature and will remain in effect until terminated or suspended by either Participant on three months written notice to the other Participant. Unless otherwise agreed by the Participants, its termination or suspension should not prejudice the completion ofprojects initiated under this MoU. 3. This MoU may be amended by mutual written consent of the Participants. Such amendments will come into effect on such date as may be determined by the Participants.  Ukrainian and English Signed in Kyiv, on 6 September 2023 in two original copies, each containing with regard to the texts, with both versions having equal legal force. In case of any discrepancies interpretation ofthis Memorandum, the English text shall prevail. Riina Sikkut Viktor iashko Minister of Health Minister of Health of Ukraine of the Republic ofEstonia