Agreement on Cooperation in the Protection of Borders of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States with Non-member States  

 It shall enter into force from the date of transmission to the depositary of the third notification on the completion of the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force.  

For a Party that notifies the depositary of the implementation of such procedures after the Treaty enters into force, it shall enter into force on the date of transmission of such notification to the depositary.  

signed: Republic of Armenia, Republic of Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russian Federation, Republic of Tajikistan  

notifications have been submitted:  

Russian Federation - deposited on June 11, 1996; Republic of Kazakhstan - deposited on November 12, 1996; Republic of Tajikistan - deposited on March 15, 2001;  

The instruments of ratification have been handed over:  

The Republic of Armenia - deposited on February 12, 1996; the Republic of Belarus - deposited on July 10, 1996; the Kyrgyz Republic - deposited on December 28, 1999.  

The Treaty entered into force on July 10, 1996  

 entered into force for the States:  

The Republic of Armenia - July 10, 1996; the Russian Federation - July 10, 1996; the Republic of Belarus - July 10, 1996; the Republic of Kazakhstan - November 12, 1996; the Kyrgyz Republic - December 28, 1999.  Republic of Tajikistan - March 15, 2001;  

       The member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States that have signed this Treaty, hereinafter referred to as - The parties, guided by generally recognized principles and norms of international law, desire to develop friendly, good-neighborly relations and promote mutual security at the borders of the member States of the Commonwealth, recognizing the need for cooperation in protecting the borders of the member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States with States outside the Commonwealth, reaffirming their commitment to the provisions of the UN Charter, OSCE principles, provisions of the Helsinki The Final Act, the Charter of the Commonwealth of Independent States, other documents on border issues adopted by the Parties and having legal force for them have agreed as follows:    

                                          Article 1    

       For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meaning::         Borders are sections of the state borders of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States with non-member states.         The Council of Commanders is the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops.         Border troops - the border troops of the Parties.    

                                    Article 2    

       The objectives of cooperation between the Parties in border protection are:         ensuring border protection, taking into account the interests of the Parties; ensuring an effective fight against international and domestic terrorism, any manifestation of separatism and nationalism, drug trafficking, illegal migration, illegal movement of weapons, ammunition, radioactive, toxic and psychotropic substances, as well as other items and goods prohibited for import and export by the national legislation of the Parties and international agreements;         development of the contractual and legal framework for cooperation and approximation of the legislation of the Parties on border issues.    

                                    Article 3    

       The parties will establish and develop equal, partnership relations between themselves aimed at effectively solving the tasks of consolidating peace on the Borders.         The Parties are mutually responsible for ensuring the protection of their section of the Border, taking into account the security interests of the Parties.         The Parties recognize the priority of decisions (taken by consensus) of the supreme bodies of the Commonwealth on border security issues.    

                                    Article 4    

       The Parties shall protect Borders in accordance with national legislation by coordinated or joint efforts, taking into account the interests of the Parties, on terms to be determined by relevant bilateral or multilateral agreements and arrangements.         In the event of a threat to border security, the Parties will immediately hold mutual consultations to take appropriate measures to eliminate the threat.    

                                    Article 5    

       The Parties have the right to take measures to ensure the protection of their Borders with the help of the necessary contingent of another member State of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the basis of international agreements.    

                                    Article 6    

       The Parties, taking into account national legislation, may establish regional joint commands (operational groups, joint headquarters or coordination councils) to coordinate joint efforts in border protection and the implementation of border policy.    

                                    Article 7    

       The parties cooperate in scientific research, including the creation of joint programs, the design, manufacture and implementation of new technical means of border protection.    

                                    Article 8    

       The parties are cooperating in improving the equipment of the border troops.         The procedure and conditions for preferential supplies of special border troops equipment and materiel to border troops are determined by a separate agreement.    

                                    Article 9    

       In the interests of border protection, the Parties, if necessary, will conclude bilateral or multilateral agreements regulating the use by border troops of sections of the territory, air, land and water space, airports, airfields, ports, berths, access railways and highways, as well as obtaining the necessary information on meteorological support for border aviation flights and navigation and hydrographic support for border ships. troops.    

                                   Article 10    

       In order to make timely decisions on border protection, the Parties will ensure the continuous functioning of the process of collecting, processing information and forecasting the situation at the Borders, constant mutual exchange of information, as well as the preparation of proposals on proactive measures adopted in international practice.         The parties will keep the existing channels of special communication of the border troops and other competent services in working order and at the same time will take joint measures to create new channels (systems) of communication and information within the framework of programs developed by the member states of the Commonwealth.    

                                   Article 11    

       The Parties will not transfer to anyone else the official or secret materials and information received from each other without the written consent of the Party from whom these materials and information were received.    

                                   Article 12    

       The Parties will cooperate in carrying out operational search activities in the interests of ensuring the protection of the Borders of the authorized bodies of the border troops in accordance with the legislation of each of the Parties.    

                                   Article 13    

       The parties will coordinate their border policy in relations with neighboring countries that are not member States of the Commonwealth.         This Agreement does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under other existing bilateral and multilateral treaties and agreements and is not directed against third countries.    

                                   Article 14    

         The Parties will take measures to harmonize their legislative and other regulatory acts regulating border protection and their regime.         In order to create the most favorable and equitable conditions for ensuring the activities of the border troops, the Parties will exchange information on the adoption of new national legislative acts concerning border protection and their regime.    

                                   Article 15    

       The parties will assist each other on a contractual basis in the training of officers and junior specialists for the border troops.         Diplomas and certificates, as well as other documents certifying the receipt of the relevant education or specialty, including those issued before the entry into force of this Agreement, are recognized in the territories of the Parties.    

                                   Article 16    

         If necessary, the Parties will conclude separate agreements on the provision of compensation and benefits to military personnel, their family members and other citizens involved in border protection outside their countries, taking into account regional specifics of service, state and interstate insurance, material, financial and other types of security.    

                                   Article 17    

       The Parties will ensure, on contractual terms, admission to their medical and preventive institutions for examination, treatment (hospitalization) of military personnel and pensioners of the border troops and their family members, as well as the allocation of vouchers to departmental sanatoriums and rest homes at the expense of the sending Party.    

                                   Article 18    

Disputes arising from the interpretation and application of this Agreement shall be resolved through consultations and negotiations between the Parties.         Additions and amendments to this Agreement may be made on the initiative of one or more Signatories and adopted by consensus.         The Parties entrust the Council of Commanders with the coordination of measures for the implementation of this Treaty. To this end, the Council of Commanders, after consultation with the Parties concerned, may establish temporary working bodies consisting of representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, border troops, and other interested ministries and departments of the Parties. The procedure for implementing these measures is determined by a separate agreement with the host Party.    

                                   Article 19    

       This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of transmission to the depositary of the third notification on the completion of the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force. For a Party that notifies the depositary of the implementation of such procedures after the Treaty enters into force, it shall enter into force on the date of transmission of such notification to the depositary.    

                                   Article 20    

       The contract is concluded for a period of five years and will be automatically renewed each time for a subsequent five-year period. Each of the Parties may withdraw from this Agreement by notifying the depositary in writing at least six months before the expiration of the relevant period.         Other member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States may join this Treaty after its entry into force.    

                                   Article 21  

       This Agreement is subject to registration with the UN Secretariat in accordance with Article 102 of the UN Charter.  

     Done in Minsk on May 26, 1995, in one original copy in the Russian language. The original copy is kept at the Executive Secretariat of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which will send a certified copy to each signatory State.  

    For the Republic of Azerbaijan For the Republic of Moldova For the Republic of Armenia For the Russian Federation For the Republic of Belarus For Turkmenistan For the Republic of Georgia For the Republic of Tajikistan For the Republic of Kazakhstan For the Republic of Uzbekistan For the Kyrgyz Republic For Ukraine  

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 18, 1996 No. 41

       To ratify the Treaty on Cooperation in the Protection of Borders of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States with Non-member States, signed in Minsk on May 26, 1995.  

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