Uvod
AGREEMENT
between the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the
other part, on the association of the Republic of Serbia to the EU4Health
Programme
The European Commission (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Commission’), on behalf of the European Union,
of the one part,
and
the Government of the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter referred to as ‘Serbia’) on behalf of the
Republic of Serbia,
of the other part,
hereinafter referred to as ‘the Parties’
WHEREAS the Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community Programmes1 (the 'Framework Agreement') stipulates that the specific terms and conditions regarding the participation of Serbia in each particular programme, in particular the financial contribution payable, are to be determined by agreement between the Commission, acting on behalf of the Union, and the competent authorities of Serbia.
WHEREAS the EU4Health Programme was established by Regulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/20142 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Regulation (EU) 2021/522’);
CONSIDERING the European Union’s efforts to lead the response by joining forces with its international partners to address global challenges in line with the plan of action for people, planet and prosperity in the United Nations Agenda ‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, and acknowledging that health and wellbeing are essential elements for sustainable development;
WHEREAS the specific terms and conditions of the association should be determined by an international agreement between the Union and the associated country;
RECOGNISING the general principles as set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/522;
SHARING the general objectives of the EU4Health Programme for improving and fostering health in the Union, supporting health promotion and disease prevention, protecting people in the Union from serious cross-border threats, improving the availability, accessibility and affordability of medicinal products and medical devices, and strengthening health systems by improving their resilience and resource efficiency;
CONSIDERING the common goals, values and strong links of the Parties in the field of health and
RECOGNISING the common desire of the Parties to develop, strengthen, stimulate and extend their relations and cooperation therein,
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: