On the ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus

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Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 1997 N 171

To ratify the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus, signed on January 17, 1996 in Minsk.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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 The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus

(Bulletin of International Treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1999, No. 4, art. 72) (Entered into force on July 2, 1998 - J. "Diplomatic Courier", special Issue No. 2, September 2000, p. 160) The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus, hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties", based on historically established ties, friendly relations and traditions of mutual respect between their peoples; determined to build independent democratic States on their territories; Considering that the further development and strengthening of relations of friendship and cooperation between them meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of both States and serves the cause of peace and security; reaffirming their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and other documents of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; firmly convinced that the observance of human rights Human rights and fundamental freedoms are an essential condition for strengthening peace and security, democracy and justice.; Recognizing the need to give a new qualitative level to bilateral relations and strengthen their contractual framework, we agreed on the following:

Article 1 The Contracting Parties will develop their relations as friendly States. In these relations, they undertake to be guided by the principles of mutual respect for independence, State sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders, equality and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, non-use of force and threat of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, conscientious fulfillment of international obligations and other generally recognized norms of international law.

Article 2 The Contracting Parties will cooperate in order to strengthen peace, enhance stability and security both globally and regionally. They will make efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of conflicts and other situations affecting the interests of the Contracting Parties and hold consultations for this purpose.

 Article 3 Each of the Contracting Parties will refrain from participating in or supporting any actions or activities directed against the other Contracting Party and prevent the use of its territory for the purpose of preparing and carrying out aggression or other violent actions against the other Contracting Party.

 Article 4 Each of the Contracting Parties guarantees citizens and stateless persons permanently residing on its territory, regardless of their nationality, gender, language, religion, political or other beliefs, civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights and freedoms in accordance with generally recognized international human rights standards. The Contracting Parties confirm that respect for the rights of citizens who identify themselves as national minorities, as part of universally recognized human rights, is an essential factor for peace, justice, stability and democracy. Each of the Contracting Parties protects the rights of its citizens residing in the territory of the other Contracting Party, provides them with protection and support in accordance with generally recognized norms of international law.

Article 5 The Contracting Parties will develop equal and mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, economic, military, social, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and environmental fields. The Contracting Parties will conclude relevant cooperation agreements in these areas.

Article 6 The legal regime of state property, property of legal entities and citizens of one Contracting Party located on the territory of the other Contracting Party will be regulated by the legislation of the Contracting Party of the location of the property, unless otherwise provided by agreement between the Contracting Parties. If one of the Contracting Parties declares that it owns property located on the territory of the other Contracting Party that is claimed by third parties or States, the other Contracting Party is obliged to take all necessary measures to protect and preserve such property and will not transfer it to anyone without the official consent of the first Contracting Party until a final decision is made. the question of its ownership. All issues of property relations affecting the interests of the Contracting Parties are subject to settlement by separate agreements.

Article 7 The Contracting Parties will promote the deepening and expansion of existing economic ties and trade and economic relations between them on a mutually beneficial basis, as well as the establishment of direct links between their business entities and the creation of financial and industrial groups, joint ventures, including with the participation of third countries. Each of the Contracting Parties will refrain from actions capable of causing economic damage to the other Contractcle 7 The Contracting Parties will promote the deepening and expansion of existing economic ties and trade and economic relations between them on a mutually beneficial basis, as well as the establishment of direct links between their business entities and the creation of financial and industrial groups, joint ventures, including with the participation of third countries. Each of the Contracting Parties will refom actions capable of causing economic damage to the other Contracting Party. The specific mechanisms of economic relations and trade cooperation will be regulated by relevant agreements.

Article 8 The Contracting Parties will develop cooperation in the field of transport, communications and communications.

Article 9 Each of the Contracting Parties will facilitate the implementation of transit operations of the other Contracting Party through its river and air ports, railway and road networks and pipelines on the terms stipulated in separate agreements.

Article 10 The Contracting Parties will conclude agreements in the field of monetary and financial relations, payments, movement of securities and cooperation on customs issues.

Article 11 The Contracting Parties recognize the need for cooperation and exchange in the fields of education, computer science, art, healthcare, sports, tourism and other fields. The Contracting Parties will conclude separate agreements on these issues. The Contracting Parties will promote the expansion of direct contacts between creArticle 11 The Contracting Parties recognize the need for cooperation and exchange in the fields of education, computer science, art, healthcare, sports, tourism and other fields. The Contracting Parties will conclude separate agreements on these issues. The Contracting Parties will promote the expansion of direct contacts between creative teams, scientists and cultural figures, specialists at the state and local levels. They will explore the possibility of opening their own cultural centers in each other's territories.

Article 12 The Contracting Parties will develop cooperation in the field of fundamental and applied sciences, advanced engineering and technology, as well as maintain direct contacts and joint initiatives of scientists, researchers, research institutes, institutions, Academies of Sciences and scientific and industrial associations of both States. The Contracting Parties will cooperate directly and within the framework of international organizations in the protection of intellectual and industrial property rights.

 Article 13 The Contracting Parties will cooperate in the field of environmental protection and improvement.

Article 14 The Contracting Parties will cooperate in the field of combating crime, including its organized forms of an interstate and interregional nature, terrorism, illegal migration, corruption, illegal financial transactions, counterfeiting, illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, illegal transactions with weapons, ammunition, explosives, poisonous and radioactArticle 14 The Contracting Parties will cooperate in the field of combating crime, including its organized forms of an interstate and interregional nature, terrorism, illegal migration, corruption, illegal financial transactions, counterfeiting, illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, illegal transactions with weapons, ammunition, explosives, poisonous and radioactive substances, smuggling, including the illegal import and export of cultural, historical and archaeological treasures.

Article 15 The Contracting Parties will conclude separate agreements on cooperation in other areas of mutual interest.

Article 16 The provisions of this Treaty shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Contracting Parties arising from other international treaties to which they are parties.

Article 17 The Contracting Parties will regularly hold bilateral consultations and negotiations on the implementation of this Agreement. For this purpose, a joint commission will be established, the order of its formation and activities will be deterrticle 17 The Contracting Parties will regularly hold bilateral consultations and negotiations on the implementation of this Agreement. For this purpose, a joint commission will be established, the order of its formation and activities will be determined by a separate document. Disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Treaty shall be settled through negotiations between the Contracting Parties.

 Article 18 The provisions of this Agreement may be supplemented or amended by agreement of the Contracting Parties.

 Article 19 This Treaty is subject to ratification and shall enter into force upon the exchange of instruments of ratification. Article 20 This Agreement is concluded for a period of ten years. Its validity is automatically extended each time for the next ten-year period, unless one of the Contracting Parties declares its desire to denounce it by written notification, but not later than six months before the expiration of the next term of this Agreement.

 Article 21

This Treaty will be registered with the UN Secretariat in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Done in Minsk on January 17, 1996, in two originals, each in the Kazakh, Belarusian and Russian languages, all texts being equally authentic.

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

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