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Joint Canadian-Palestinian Framework for Economic Cooperation and=20 Trade
Between Canada and the Palestine Liberation Organization on = Behalf of=20 the Palestinian Authority

The Government of Canada and the Palestine Liberation Organization, = on=20 behalf of the Palestinian Authority, (hereafter referred to as the = Parties);=20
Recalling United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 and 338; =
Taking note of the Protocol on Economic Relations between Israel = and the=20 Palestine Liberation Organization signed on April 29, 1994, the = Protocol on=20 Further Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities between Israel and the = Palestine Liberation Organization signed on August 27, 1995 and the=20 Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement on the West Bank and Gaza Strip = signed=20 on September 28, 1995, ("the Protocols and the Interim Agreement"); =
Desiring to strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding = between=20 them by further developing their commercial and economic relations; =
Recognizing that economic development is essential to peace and = stability;=20
Recalling the General Memorandum of Understanding on Development=20 Cooperation signed by the Parties on June 9, 1998;
Considering the commitment of both Parties to free trade;
Resolving to undertake new and sustained efforts to develop a = distinctive=20 and dynamic economic and commercial relationship to their common = benefit;
Attaching particular importance to expanding relations and = promoting=20 cooperation between their respective private sectors;

HAVE COME TO THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDINGS:

In order to encourage and expand trade relations, the Palestine = Liberation=20 Organization, on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, in accordance = with its=20 responsibilities and obligations under the Protocols and the Interim=20 Agreement, and Canada will:
1. commit themselves to facilitate enhanced market access on a = reciprocal=20 basis,
  in a manner which is consistent with the Canadian = regulations, as=20 amended, which
  are listed in the attached Annex 1;
2. continue discussions at an early date based on written proposals = to=20 improve
  bilateral trade relations, including possible market = access=20 concessions additional
  to those set out in the above mentioned=20 regulations, the identification and
  reduction of non-tariff = barriers and=20 cooperation on product standards; and
3. cooperate in obtaining information related to customs = requirements,=20 including
  any verification visits deemed necessary to maintain = the=20 preferential tariff
  treatment accorded to any particular = importation.=20
In order to facilitate economic development and cooperation, the = Parties=20 will:
1. promote a programme of economic development in the West Bank and = Gaza=20 Strip,
  focusing on economic and technical cooperation which would = support=20 and encourage
  the growth and sustainability of emerging = industries;
2. identify opportunities for technical assistance and cooperation = in the=20 area
  of trade, including customs procedures and practices;
3. consult on means to encourage and protect investment;
4. encourage the development of cooperation in science and = technology in=20 areas
  of common interest, especially those relevant to economic=20 development;
5. consult on means to increase and improve cooperation in areas of = mutual=20 interest;
6. coordinate efforts to increase awareness of the opportunities for = expanded
  trade between Canada and the West Bank and Gaza Strip = and=20 promote the activities
  of their respective private sectors; and =
7. encourage greater cooperation between Canadian and Palestinian=20 business
  communities, associations and institutions. =
The Parties will consult on any matter arising under this = Framework.
In the event of a major change, recognized by Canada, in the status = of the=20 West Bank and Gaza Strip, the Parties will enter into discussions on a = new=20 arrangement on economic cooperation and free trade, and the present = Framework=20 will remain in effect pending the outcome of such discussions.
This Framework will take effect on the date of signature and will = remain in=20 effect for an indefinite period. At the request of either Party, this=20 Framework may be revised by the written concurrence of both Parties. = Either=20 Party may terminate this Framework at any time on six months notice to = the=20 other Party.

Done in duplicate at Ramallah, on the 27th day of February, 1999 in = English=20 and French, each language version being equally valid.

For and on behalf of the
Palestine Liberation=20 Organization
for the benefit of the
Palestinian=20 Authority

Maher Masri
Minister of Economy and Trade =

For and on behalf of the
Government of Canada

Hon. Sergio Marchi
Minister for International Trade

ANNEX 1: STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1997

Statutes, Orders and Regulations (SOR/97)

SOR/97-60 - Order specifying limits(tariff rate quota) on the annual=20 aggregate quantity of goods of tariff item No.0603.10.11 (roses)

SOR/97-61 - Regulations prescribing a territory for the purposes of = the=20 definition of the Customs Tariff (goods originating in the West Bank or = Gaza=20 Strip are considered originating and entitled to preferential tariff = treatment)=20

SOR/97-62 - Regulations defining certain expressions for the purposes = of the=20 Customs Tariff

SOR/97-63 - Rules of origin regulations

SOR/97-64 - Tariff preference regulations

SOR/97-65 - Rules of origin for casual goods regulations

SOR/97-68 - Proof of origin of imported goods regulations, amendment =

SOR/97-69 - Refund of duties regulations, amendment

SOR/97-70 - Imported goods records regulations, amendment

SOR/97-72 - Advance rulings regulations

SOR/97-73 - Certification of origin regulations

SOR/97-74 - as amended by SOR/98-47 - Tariff item Nos.9971.00.00 and=20 9992.00.00 (accounting regulations)

SOR/97-75 - Verification of origin regulations

SOR/97-76 - as amended by SOR/97-351 and SOR/98-84 - Importation of = goods=20 exported for repair under warranty regulations (tariff item No. = 9992.00.00)

SOR/97-77 - General import permit #193 - Roses

Date=20 Modified: 2008-06-19

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HAVE COME TO THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDINGS:

ANNEX 1: STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1997

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Joint Canadian-Palestinian Framework for Economic Cooperation and=20 TradeBetween Canada and the Palestine Liberation Organization on = Behalf of=20 the Palestinian Authority

HAVE COME TO THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDINGS:

ANNEX 1: STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1997

Joint Canadian-Palestinian Framework for Economic Cooperation and=20 Trade
Between Canada and the Palestine Liberation Organization on = Behalf of=20 the Palestinian Authority