What kind of an organ is the Sino-Portuguese Joint Liaison Group?
2000-11-15 14:16
What kind of an organ is the Sino-Portuguese Joint Liaison Group?
The Sino-Portuguese Joint Liaison Group was set up in January 15, l988 when the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration on the Question of Macao entered into force. Each side designated a leader of ambassadorial rank and four other members of the group. Each side may also designate experts and supporting staff as required. It shall have its principle base in Macao and shall meet in Beijing, Lisbon and Macao alternately. The Group shall continue its work until January l, 2000.
The Joint Liaison Group is an organ for liaison, consultation and exchange of information between the two governments on matters with regard to the implementation of the Joint Declaration and the transfer of government in Macao. It shall not interfere in the administration of Macao, nor shall it have any supervisory role over that administration.
The function of the Joint Liaison Group is:
1) to conduct negotiations on the implementation of the Joint Declaration and its Annexes;
2) to exchange information and conduct consultations on matters relating to the transfer of government of Macao in l999;
3) to conduct consultations on actions to be taken by the two Governments to enable the Macao Special Administration Region to maintain and develop external economic, cultural and other relations;
4) to exchange information and conduct consultations on other subjects as may be agreed by the two sides.
Matters on which there is disagreement in the Joint Liaison Group shall be referred to the two Governments for solution through consultations.
The Sino-Portuguese Joint Liaison Group was set up in January 15, l988 when the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration on the Question of Macao entered into force. Each side designated a leader of ambassadorial rank and four other members of the group. Each side may also designate experts and supporting staff as required. It shall have its principle base in Macao and shall meet in Beijing, Lisbon and Macao alternately. The Group shall continue its work until January l, 2000.
The Joint Liaison Group is an organ for liaison, consultation and exchange of information between the two governments on matters with regard to the implementation of the Joint Declaration and the transfer of government in Macao. It shall not interfere in the administration of Macao, nor shall it have any supervisory role over that administration.
The function of the Joint Liaison Group is:
1) to conduct negotiations on the implementation of the Joint Declaration and its Annexes;
2) to exchange information and conduct consultations on matters relating to the transfer of government of Macao in l999;
3) to conduct consultations on actions to be taken by the two Governments to enable the Macao Special Administration Region to maintain and develop external economic, cultural and other relations;
4) to exchange information and conduct consultations on other subjects as may be agreed by the two sides.
Matters on which there is disagreement in the Joint Liaison Group shall be referred to the two Governments for solution through consultations.