In this way, Congress may wish to determine if the codification of an American approach that balances risks and gains would provide a stable, predictable foundation for the development, possible expansion, and maintenance of bilateral exchange should broader U.S.Soviet relations establish a positive and productive context for it. APPENDIX: EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS CURRENTLY IN FORCE GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS General Agreement on Contacts, Exchanges and Cooperation in Scientific, Educational and Cultural fields (Umbrella agreement for exchange, renewed in 1985 after expiring in 1979 and is to remain in force until Dec. 31, 1991. The agreement covers exchange programs in higher education, primary and secondary education and the pedagogical sciences, arts and culture, publications, exhibitions, and other forms of information exchange.) The General Agreement of November 1985 on Contacts, Exchanges, and Cooperation in Scientific, Technical, Educational, Cultural and Other Fields included: Cooperation in developing educational exchanges and software for · Annual exchanges of professors of history, culture, and economics to conduct special courses at the relvant departments of Soviet and American insitutions of higher education; • Creation of a U.S.-Soviet scholarship program for the best students from each country in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and technology for an academic year; Promotion of Russian language studies in the U.S. and English language studies in the Soviet Union; • Expansion of contacts in sports, including regular meets and increased television coverage; • Resumption of cooperation in the field of cancer research. A variety of agreements under the science and technology umbrella agreement have been renewed in 1985 as well. In June, 1985 the bilateral agreement on agricultural cooperation • In July 1985, the world ocean agreement was renewed for an additional In September 1985, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devlopement and his Soviet counterpart signed a document authorizing new joint projects under the housing agreement. In November 1985, in Moscow, the two countries updated U.S.-Soviet establishing projects for controlling air pollution, enhancing the urban • In December 1985 the atomic energy agreement was extended through June 1988. Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Environmental Protection (signed 1972; extended until May 23, 1987) Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Medical Science and Public Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture (signed 1973; extended until June 19, 1988) Agreement on Cooperation in Artificial Heart Research and Development (signed 1974; extended until June 28, 1987) Long Term Agreement to Facilitate Economic Industrial and Technical PRIVATELY ADMINISTERED AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMS National Academy of Sciences agreement with the Soviet Academy of Sciences for scientific exchange and cooperation International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) administers agreement between the American Council of Learned Societies and the Soviet Academy of Sciences for exchanges of scholars in the humanities and social science. State University of New York agreement with the Maurice Thorez Institute of Foreign Languages in Moscow for undergraduate exchange. State University of New York agreement with Moscow State University for graduate student and faculty exchange (signed in 1976). Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities, Inc. United Nations Association of the United States exchange program with the United Nations Association of the U.S.S.R. for annual discussions among public administrators, research scientists, and other specialists on economic issues and security and arms control issues. The Dartmouth Conferences program sponsors annual discussions among on U.S.-Soviet relations. The Citizen Exchange Council organizes person-to-person exchange programs and produces educational materials in an effort to increase U.S.-Soviet understanding. APS International / Intercultural Programs, an international educational service organization, sponsors an exchange of young leaders with the Soviet youth organization Komsomol. (This list contains major private exchanges but is not inclusive of all privately sponsored exchange) We write to commend you for your decision to conduct a hearing on July 31 on joint U.S.-Soviet projects of mutual benefit. Few people realize that such cooperative projects have been in existence for many years. At a minimum, therefore, this hearing is a valuable educational tool which can provide important information to Congress and the general public. At its best such a hearing, by generating greater public understanding of the positive aspects of U.S.-Soviet relations, can help improve the political climate and pave the way for major reductions in nuclear and conventional arms. With human survival at stake, we desperately need an alternative concept of U.S.-Soviet relations which replaces pervasive hostility with mutually beneficial interdependence. This hearing could provide new insights into how this can be done. With appreciation for your leadership. Mia Adjali Executive Secretary, UN/International Affairs Diane D. Aronson Executive Director WOMEN'S ACTION FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT Rev. Dr. Charles V. Bergstrom Executive Director LUTHERAN OFFICE FOR GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Mark G. Battle, A. C. S.W. Executive Director NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS Anne H. Cahn Director COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY Frank Clemente Program Director JOBS WITH PEACE CAMPAIGN (90) |