On the signing of the Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on Military Cooperation
Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 16, 2020 No. 438.
In accordance with subparagraph 1) of Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 30, 2005 "on international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan", I HEREBY DECREE:
1. To approve the attached draft Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on military cooperation.
2. To authorize the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan .Nurlan Bayuzakovich Yekbayev to sign on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan an agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on military cooperation, authorizing amendments and additions that are not of a fundamental nature.
3. This Decree shall enter into force from the date of its signing.
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
K. Tokaev
Approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 16, 2020 No. 438
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Agreement Between The Republic Of Kazakhstan And The Russian Federation
on military cooperation
The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,
Based on the provisions of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation dated May 25, 1992 and the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on Good-Neighborliness and Alliance in the 21st Century dated November 11, 2013,
Adhering to the purposes and principles of the United Nations, the principles of alliance and strategic partnership, mutual respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of disputes and non-use of force or threat of force, equality and non-interference in internal affairs, conscientious fulfillment of obligations and norms of international law,
Expressing commitment to the course of developing relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation,
Recognizing mutual interest in strengthening and developing military cooperation based on mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests,
about the following:
Article 1
The objectives of this Agreement are the implementation and development of military cooperation between the Parties.
Article 2
The authorized bodies of the Parties for the implementation of this Agreement are:
from the Kazakh Side – the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
On the Russian side is the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
In the event of a change in the name or functions of the authorized bodies, the Parties shall immediately notify each other through diplomatic channels.
Article 3
The parties carry out military cooperation in the following main areas:
joint planning of the use of troops (forces) in the interests of ensuring the security of the Parties in the event of an appeal from one of the Parties;
joint counteraction to challenges and threats to regional security in the event of an appeal from one of the Parties;
operational and combat training;
military education and science;
peacekeeping activities;
the activities of the troops (forces) and their comprehensive support;
improving the bilateral regulatory framework;
cooperation within the framework of the participation of military delegations of the Parties in the work of international organizations;
culture and sports;
other areas of military cooperation by agreement of the Parties
In order to implement the main areas of military cooperation, the Parties may conclude separate international agreements.
Article 4
The military cooperation of the Parties in the implementation of the directions specified in Article 3 of this Treaty is carried out in the following forms:
official visits and bilateral working meetings of heads (deputy heads) of defense departments;
consultations and working meetings of military delegations in various fields of activity of the armed forces;
staff negotiations and consultations on regional security and joint deployment of troops (forces);
conferences, seminars, and symposiums;
joint operational and combat training events (exercises, competitions, contests, etc.));
visits of warships;
training of military personnel in military educational institutions;
exchange of information and documentation in various areas of cooperation;
sports and cultural events;
other forms of military cooperation as agreed by the Parties
Article 5
In order to implement this Agreement, the authorized bodies of the Parties are developing a Program of strategic partnership in the military field for a three-year period, which includes goals and objectives to be achieved during military cooperation, areas of military cooperation, the form of their implementation and deadlines.
In accordance with the objectives and directions of military cooperation provided for by the Strategic Partnership Program in the Military field, the authorized bodies of the Parties annually develop a Military Cooperation Plan, which defines the names of events, dates and location, financing procedure, duration, number of participants and units responsible for the implementation of events.
The plan of military cooperation is approved by the heads of the authorized bodies of the Parties no later than December 25 of the year preceding the planned year.
Article 6
In the interests of expanding and further deepening cooperation in the military sphere, the Parties use the mechanism of interaction to coordinate the defense policy of the Parties in the form of consultations led by the deputy heads of the defense departments of the Parties responsible for international military cooperation (heads of structural divisions responsible for international military cooperation).
These consultations are held as necessary, but at least once a year.
Article 7
The Parties shall independently bear the costs that arise during the implementation of this Agreement, within the limits of the funds provided for by the national legislation of the Parties, unless a different procedure is agreed in each specific case.
Article 8
The parties cooperate in the field of military intelligence.
Each of the parties undertakes not to conduct intelligence activities directed against the other party.
Article 9
The status of military formations of one party temporarily located on the territory of the other party, as well as the procedure and conditions for the use of military facilities of one party located on the territory of the other party, are determined by separate international treaties.
Article 10
Persons who are members of military formations of one party traveling through the territory (to the territory) of the other party to participate in joint operational and combat training activities cross the state border between the parties according to the lists of military personnel officially sent to the Parties and upon presentation of an identity document (passport, ID card).
Article 11
The Parties shall train military personnel for the armed forces of the Parties on the basis of relevant international treaties.
Article 12
The parties cooperate in the field of military interstate transportation. The procedure for such cooperation is determined by a separate international agreement.
Article 13
The Parties jointly plan events and provide mutual assistance in preventing and solving environmental problems related to the consequences of the activities of the defense departments and the armed forces of the Parties.
Article 14
Any information transmitted by the Parties to each other or jointly created by the Parties under this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as information), regardless of its form and content, is used solely for the purposes of this Agreement and without prejudice to the other party.
Each of the parties undertakes not to transfer information to a third party without the prior written consent of the other party.
Each of the parties independently establishes the confidentiality of information. The media of information recognized as confidential by the Parties is marked "for official use". A Party that has received information in respect of which the transmitting Party has stipulated the need for confidentiality ensures its protection and treats it in accordance with the provisions of national legislation governing the handling of such information.
The admission of representatives of the Parties to military facilities or enterprises of the military-industrial complex is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the national legislation of the Party in whose territory they are located.
Article 15
This Treaty is not directed against any other States and does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties arising from other international treaties to which they are parties.
Article 16
The Parties do not allow the use of their territories by a third party for the purpose of carrying out activities directed against the other party.
In the event of a situation threatening the security, independence or territorial integrity of one of the Parties, the Parties shall immediately consult and take concrete actions to provide each other with the necessary assistance, including military assistance, in accordance with international law, including the provisions of the Collective Security Treaty of May 15, 1992.
Article 17
In case of disputes arising in the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties resolve them through negotiations and consultations.
Article 18
By mutual agreement of the Parties, amendments and additions may be made to this Agreement, which are formalized in separate protocols and are its integral parts.
Article 19
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of receipt, through diplomatic channels, of the last written notification that the Parties have completed the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force.
This Agreement is concluded for a period of ten years. Its validity will be automatically extended for subsequent ten-year periods, unless either party notifies the other party in writing through diplomatic channels of its intention to terminate it at least six months before the expiration of the relevant period.
From the date of entry into force of this Treaty, the Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on Military Cooperation dated March 28, 1994, shall expire.
Done in the city of 20_ in two copies, each in Kazakh and Russian, both texts being equally authentic.
In case of discrepancies in the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties will refer to the text in Russian.
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