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Article 17.12. Cooperation In the Matter of Quality, Productivity, Innovation, and Technological Development

Each Party shall promote the cooperation to improve the institutional capacities and the competitiveness of the micro, small-and-medium enterprises in the fields of quality, productivity, innovation, and technological development, considering, but not limited to, the following topics:
(a) technological strengthening for testing laboratories and industrial metrology;
(b) assistance for updating academic curricula of technical careers (middle level education, technical education, and higher education);
(c) support with internships related to the fields of quality and productivity, technological innovation, and development, for private enterprises, academic and public sector employees; and
(d) strengthen the capacities of human resources of the public sector, in fields related to quality, productivity, innovation, and technological development.

Article 17.13. Ministerial Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation

1. The Parties hereby establish the Ministerial Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation ("the Committee"), comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Economic Affairs or their designees for the Republic of China (Taiwan); the Ministro de Economía or its designee in the case of the Republic of El Salvador; and the Secretario de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio or its designee in the case of the Republic of Honduras.
2. The Committee shall have the following functions:
(a) promote activities that foster cooperation;
(b) review in a timely and expeditious manner, any matter of mutual interest that the Parties decide to consider;
(c) follow up the cooperation programs included in this Chapter; and
(d) create, in addition to what has been established in this Chapter, the instruments and technical mechanisms to support its implementation and solve the differences that might arise in its prosecution.
3. The Parties agree that in the meetings of the Committee, the representatives of their corresponding private sectors may participate, prior to consultations among them on this matter and by mutual agreement.
4. The Committee will meet within the first year following the entry into force of this Agreement and, unless otherwise agreed, annually, thereafter alternatively in the Republic of China (Taiwan) or in the Republics of El Salvador or Honduras, in order to review the implementation of this Chapter and its progress, as well as to consider the status of the cooperation activities developed under this Chapter. Upon request by one of the Parties, extraordinary meetings of the Committee may be convened.
5. The chairmanship of the Committee shall be alternated annually among the Parties, and all the decisions will be adopted by consensus.

Article 17.14. Points of Contact

1. The Parties shall designate points of contact in order to implement the decisions adopted by the Committee, as well as for following up the cooperation programs agreed upon by the Committee for the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of this Chapter. The points of contact will be able to make publicly available the cooperation activities carried out according to this Chapter.
2. The designation of these points of contact must be notified between the Parties within three (3) months after this Agreement enters into force.

Article 17.15. Work Plan

The Parties shall develop a work plan that reflects the national priorities regarding cooperation activities to be agreed by the Committee. The work plan may include short, medium, and long term activities. The Committee shall also be in charge of supervising the effective implementation of this work plan.

Chapter 18. Final Provisions

Article 18.01. Modifications

1. Any modification to this Agreement shall require the agreement of all Parties.
2. When so agreed, and approved in accordance with the applicable legal procedures of each Party, a modification or addition shall constitute an integral part of this Agreement.

Article 18.02. Reservations

No Party may enter a reservation in respect of any provision of this Agreement without the written consent of the other Parties.

Article 18.03. Entry Into Force

This Agreement shall have indefinite duration and shall enter into force between the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Republic of El Salvador and the Republic of Honduras on the thirtieth (30th) day after they have respectively exchanged their corresponding instruments of ratification certifying that the procedures and legal formalities have been concluded, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Article 18.04. Annexes, Appendices and Footnotes

The annexes, appendices and footnotes to this Agreement constitute an integral part of this Agreement.

Article 18.05. Withdrawal

1. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in force for the other Parties, provided that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is not the withdrawing Party.
2. A withdrawal shall become effective one hundred eighty (180) days after the Party provides written notice to the other Party, unless the Parties agree on a different period.

Article 18.06. Authentic Texts

The English, Spanish and Chinese texts of this Agreement are equally authentic. In case of discrepancies in the interpretation of the text, the English version shall be used as reference.

Conclusion

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.
DONE at San Salvador, Republic of El Salvador, in triplicate in the Chinese, English and Spanish languages, on this seventh day of May of the year two thousand and seven. For the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan): Steve Ruey-Long Chen Minister of Economic Affairs For the Government of the Republic of El Salvador: Yolanda Mayora de Gavidia Ministra de Economía For the Government of the Republic of Honduras: Miriam Elizabeth Azcona Bocock Secretaria de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio As witnesses of honor: Elías Antonio Saca Gonzalez José Manuel Zelaya Rosales President of the Republic of El Salvador President of the Republic of Honduras

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  • Part   ONE General Aspects 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 1 Initial Provisions 1
  • Article   1.01 Establishment of a Free Trade Area 1
  • Article   1.02 Objectives 1
  • Article   1.03 Relation to other International Agreements 1
  • Article   1.04 Extent of Obligations 1
  • Article   1.05 Succession of Agreements 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 2 General Definitions 1
  • Article   2.01 Definitions of General Application 1
  • Part   TWO Trade In Goods 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 3 National Treatment and Market Access for Goods 1
  • Section   A Definitions and Scope of Application 1
  • Article   3.01 Definitions 1
  • Article   3.02 Scope of Application 1
  • Section   B National Treatment 1
  • Article   3.03 National Treatment 1
  • Section   C Tariffs 1
  • Article   3.04 Tariff Reduction Schedule 1
  • Article   3.05 Temporary Admission of Goods 1
  • Article   3.06 Duty-free Entries of Commercial Samples of Negligible Value and Printed Advertising Materials 1
  • Article   3.07 Customs Valuation 1
  • Section   D Non-Tariff Measures 1
  • Article   3.08 Domestic Support 1
  • Article   3.09 Agricultural Export Subsidies 1
  • Article   3.10 Import and Export Restrictions 1
  • Article   3.11 Administrative Fees and Formalities 1
  • Article   3.12 Country of Origin Marking 1
  • Article   3.13 Export Taxes 1
  • Article   3.14 Special Safeguard Measures 1
  • Article   3.15 Distinctive Products 1
  • Article   3.16 Committee on Trade In Goods 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 4 Rules of Origin 1
  • Article   4.01 Definitions 1
  • Article   4.02 Application and Interpretation Instruments 1
  • Article   4.03 Originating Goods 1
  • Article   4.04 Minimal Processes or Operations 1
  • Article   4.05 Indirect Materials 1
  • Article   4.06 Accumulation 1
  • Article   4.07 Regional Value Content 1
  • Article   4.08 De Minimis 1
  • Article   4.09 Fungible Goods and Materials 1
  • Article   4.10 Sets or Assortments of Goods 1
  • Article   4.11 Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools 1
  • Article   4.12 Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale 1
  • Article   4.13 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment 1
  • Article   4.14 Transit and Transshipment 1
  • Article   4.15 Committee on Rules of Origin and Customs Procedures 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 5 Customs Procedures Related to the Origin of Goods 1
  • Article   5.01 Definitions 1
  • Article   5.02 Origin Certification 1
  • Article   5.03 Obligations Regarding Importations 1
  • Article   5.04 Obligations Regarding Exportations 1
  • Article   5.05 Records 1
  • Article   5.06 Origin Verification Procedures 1
  • Article   5.07 Advance Rulings 1
  • Article   5.08 Confidentiality 1
  • Article   5.09 Penalties 1
  • Article   510 Review and Appeal 1
  • Article   5.11 Uniform Regulations 1
  • Article   5.12 Cooperation 1
  • Section   CHAPTER 6 Safeguard Measures 1
  • Article   6.01 Definitions 1
  • Article   6.02 Bilateral Safeguard Measures 1
  • Article   6.03 Global Safeguard Measures 1
  • Article   6.04 Administration of the Safeguard Measure Proceedings 1
  • Article   6.05 Dispute Settlement with Regards to Safeguard Measures 1
  • Chapter   7 Unfair Trade Practices 1
  • Article   7.01 Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures 1
  • Article   7.02 Scope of Application 1
  • Article   7.03 Investigating Authority 1
  • Article   7.04 Consultations 2
  • Article   7.05 Support of Domestic Industry 2
  • Article   7.06 Maximum Period for Completing an Investigation 2
  • Article   7.07 Duration of Measures 2
  • Part   THREE TRADE BARRIERS 2
  • Section   CHAPTER 8 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 2
  • Article   8.01 Definitions 2
  • Article   8.02 General Provisions 2
  • Article   8.03 Rights of the Parties 2
  • Article   8.04 Obligations of the Parties 2
  • Article   8.05 International Standards and Harmonization 2
  • Article   8.06 Equivalence 2
  • Article   8.07 Assessment Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Protection 2
  • Article   8.08 Recognition of Pest- or Disease-free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence 2
  • Article   8.09 Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures 2
  • Article   8.10 Transparency 2
  • Article   8.11 Technical Consultations 2
  • Article   8.12 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 2
  • Chapter   9 Measures on Standards, Metrology, and Authorization Procedures 2
  • Article   9.01 Definitions 2
  • Article   9.02 General Provisions 2
  • Article   9.03 Scope of Application 2
  • Article   9.04 Basic Rights and Obligations 2
  • Article   9.05 Assessment of Risk 2
  • Article   9.06 Compatibility and Equivalence 2
  • Article   9.07 Conformity Assessment 2
  • Article   9.08 Authorization Procedures 2
  • Article   9.09 Metrology 2
  • Article   9.10 Notification 2
  • Article   9.11 Information Centers 2
  • Article   9.12 Technical Consultations 2
  • Article   9.13 Committee on Standards, Metrology, and Authorization Procedures 2
  • Chapter   10 Investment 2
  • Article   10.01 Definitions 2
  • Article   10.02 Scope and Coverage 2
  • Article   10.03 National Treatment 2
  • Article   10.04 Most-favored-nation Treatment 2
  • Article   10.05 Fair and Equitable Treatment 2
  • Article   10.06 Compensation for Losses 2
  • Article   10.07 Performance Requirements 2
  • Article   10.08 Senior Management and Boards of Directors 2
  • Article   10.09 Non-conforming Measures 2
  • Article   10.10 Transfers 2
  • Article   10.11 Expropriation and Compensation 2
  • Article   10.12 Special Formalities and Information Requirements 2
  • Article   10.13 Relation to other Chapters 2
  • Article   10.14 Denial of Benefits 2
  • Article   10.15 Subrogation 2
  • Article   10.16 Environmental Measures 2
  • Section   C Settlement of Disputes between a Party and an Investor of the other Party 2
  • Article   10.17 Purpose 2
  • Article   10.18 Claim by an Investor of a Party on Its Own Behalf 2
  • Article   10.19 Claim by an Investor of a Party on Behalf of an Enterprise 2
  • Article   10.20 Settlement of a Dispute Through Consultation and Negotiation 2
  • Article   10.21 Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration 2
  • Article   10.22 Submission of a Claim to Arbitration 2
  • Article   10.23 Conditions Prior to the Submission of a Claim to Arbitration 2
  • Article   10.24 Consent to Arbitration 2
  • Article   10.25 Number of Arbitrators and Method of Appointment 2
  • Article   10.26 Constitution of a Tribunal When a Party Fails to Appoint an Arbitrator or the Disputing Parties Are Unable to Agree on a Presiding Arbitrator 2
  • Article   10.27 Agreement to Appointment of Arbitrators 2
  • Article   10.28 Consolidation 2
  • Article   10.29 Notice 2
  • Article   10.30 Participation by a Party 2
  • Article   10.31 Documents 2
  • Article   10.32 Venue of Arbitration 2
  • Article   10.33 Governing Law 2
  • Article   10.34 Interpretation of Annexes 2
  • Article   10.35 Expert Reports 2
  • Article   10.36 Interim Measures of Protection 2
  • Article   10.37 Final Award 2
  • Article   10.38 Finality and Enforcement of an Award 2
  • Article   10.39 General Provisions 2
  • Chapter   11 Cross-border Trade In Services 2
  • Article   11.01 Definitions 2
  • Article   11.02 Scope of Application 2
  • Article   11.03 National Treatment 3
  • Article   11.04 Most-favored-nation Treatment 3
  • Article   11.05 Local Presence 3
  • Article   11.06 Market Access 3
  • Article   11.07 Permission, Authorization, Licensing, and Certification 3
  • Article   11.08 Non-conforming Measures 3
  • Article   11.09 Denial of Benefits 3
  • Article   11.10 Future Liberalization 3
  • Article   11.11 Procedures 3
  • Article   11.12 Disclosure of Confidential Information 3
  • Article   11.13 Transfers and Payments 3
  • Article   11.14 Committee on Investment and Cross-border Trade In Services 3
  • Chapter   12 Temporary Entry of Business Persons 3
  • Article   12.01 Definitions 3
  • Article   12.02 General Principles 3
  • Article   12.03 General Obligations 3
  • Article   12.04 Granting of Temporary Entry 3
  • Article   12.05 Provision of Information 3
  • Article   12.06 Dispute Settlement 3
  • Article   12.07 Relationship to other Chapters and Articles 3
  • Chapter   13 Transparency 3
  • Article   13.01 Definitions 3
  • Article   13.02 Information Center 3
  • Article   13.03 Publication 3
  • Article   13.04 Provision of Information 3
  • Article   13.05 Guarantees of Hearing, Legality, and Due Process 3
  • Article   13.06 Administrative Proceedings for the Adoption of Measures of General Application 3
  • Article   13.07 Review and Appeal 3
  • Article   13.08 Communications and Notifications 3
  • Article   13.09 Language 3
  • Chapter   14 Administration of the Agreement 3
  • Article   14.01 Administrative Commission of the Agreement 3
  • Article   14.02 Administrative Sub-commission of the Agreement 3
  • Article   14.03 Secretariat 3
  • Article   14.04 General Provisions 3
  • Article   14.05 Committees 3
  • Article   14.06 Working Groups of Experts 3
  • Chapter   15 Dispute Settlement 3
  • Article   15.01 General Provisions 3
  • Article   15.02 Scope of Application 3
  • Article   15.03 Choice of Forum 3
  • Article   15.04 Perishable Goods 3
  • Article   15.05 Consultations 3
  • Article   15.06 Commission – Good Offices, Conciliation, and Mediation 3
  • Article   15.07 Establishment of an Arbitral Panel 3
  • Article   15.08 Roster 3
  • Article   15.09 Qualifications of the Panelists 3
  • Article   15.10 Panel Selection 3
  • Article   15.11 Model Rules of Procedure 3
  • Article   15.12 Role of Experts 3
  • Article   1513 Preliminary Report 3
  • Article   15.14 Final Report 3
  • Article   15.15 Implementation of the Final Report 3
  • Article   15.16 Suspension of Benefits 3
  • Article   15.17 Interpretation of the Agreement Before Judicial and Administrative Proceedings 3
  • Article   15.18 Private Rights 3
  • Article   15.19 Alternative Dispute Resolution 3
  • Chapter   16 Exceptions 3
  • Article   16.01 Definitions 3
  • Article   16.02 General Exceptions 3
  • Article   16.03 National Security 3
  • Article   16.04 Balance of Payments 3
  • Article   16.05 Disclosure of Information 3
  • Article   16.06 Taxation 3
  • Chapter   17 Cooperation 3
  • Article   17.01 Purpose 3
  • Article   1702 Specific Purposes 3
  • Article   17.03 Dispute Settlement 3
  • Article   1704 Cooperation Activities 3
  • Article   17.05 Commercial and Industrial Cooperation 3
  • Article   17.06 Cooperation In the Micro, Small-and-medium Enterprises Sector 3
  • Article   17.07 Cooperation In the Matter of Exportable Offer 3
  • Article   17.08 Cooperation In the Matter of Tourism 3
  • Article   17.09 Cooperation In the Matter of Energy 3
  • Article   17.10 Cooperation In the Matter of Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution 3
  • Article   17.11 Cooperation In the Matter of Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Fishing 3
  • Article   17.12 Cooperation In the Matter of Quality, Productivity, Innovation, and Technological Development 4
  • Article   17.13 Ministerial Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation 4
  • Article   17.14 Points of Contact 4
  • Article   17.15 Work Plan 4
  • Chapter   18 Final Provisions 4
  • Article   18.01 Modifications 4
  • Article   18.02 Reservations 4
  • Article   18.03 Entry Into Force 4
  • Article   18.04 Annexes, Appendices and Footnotes 4
  • Article   18.05 Withdrawal 4
  • Article   18.06 Authentic Texts 4