On the ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation between the Border Regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation

Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 20, 1995 No. 2213

  In accordance with Article 2 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 10, 1993 "On the temporary delegation of additional powers to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and heads of local administrations", I HEREBY DECREE:

     1. To ratify the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on cooperation between the border regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, signed in Omsk on January 26, 1995.

     2. This Decree shall enter into force from the date of publication.

     President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Cooperation between the Border Regions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan (Omsk, January 26, 1995)

(Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Entered into force on May 11, 1995)

     The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, hereinafter referred to as the Parties, guided by the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 25, 1992, taking into account favorable conditions for the development of cooperation between border regions, recognizing the need to preserve and develop economic, cultural and other ties, based on mutual interest in deepening economic, humanitarian and other relations between the border regions and within the framework of existing intergovernmental agreements, have agreed on the following:

Article 1

     The parties will promote cooperation between the border regions of the Russian Federation (Altai Republic, Altai Territory, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Kurgan, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Orenburg, Saratov, Samara, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk) and the Republic of Kazakhstan (Aktobe, Atyrau, East Kazakhstan, West Kazakhstan, Kokshetau, Kostanay, Pavlodar, Semipalatinsk, North Kazakhstan region), This includes the implementation of agreements concluded between them on the basis of legislation in force in both countries and relevant intergovernmental agreements.

Article 2

     The Parties, within the framework of the current legislation, will ensure cooperation in solving specific tasks aimed at removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services produced from local resources within the border areas and used for the needs of these areas.

Article 3

     The Parties, recognizing the need to adopt and harmonize legislative and other acts aimed at regulating economic relations between the border regions and economic entities located on their territories, will instruct the relevant government agencies to jointly prepare proposals on these issues, taking into account the division of powers in foreign economic activity between the executive authorities of the States and the executive authorities of the border regions and non-damage the economic interests of both states.

Article 4

     Trade and economic cooperation between border regions should be carried out on the basis of a direct agreement formalized by agreements (contracts) between economic entities, regardless of their forms of ownership and subordination, in compliance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as bilateral and multilateral agreements. The responsibility for the execution of agreements (contracts) is borne by the entities that have concluded them.

Article 5

     The executive state authorities of the border regions will ensure favorable conditions for mutual investments and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations operating and being established in the territories of these regions that are owned by the other Side, its citizens and legal entities.      The parties will carry out coordinated structural transformations of the economy of the border regions based on the creation of interregional joint-stock companies, financial and industrial groups, and joint ventures (associations) in its various branches.

Article 6

     Payments for the supply of products between enterprises and organizations located in the border regions will be carried out at contractual prices, with the exception of payments for the supply of certain types of goods, the prices of which are set by regulatory documents or separate intergovernmental agreements.

Article 7

     The parties will develop measures to simplify the procedures of border, customs, immigration and other types of control in relation to citizens permanently residing in the territory of the border regions.

Article 8

     Each of the Parties will provide favorable conditions on its territory for the functioning of all modes of transport of the other Party, carrying passengers and goods between the border regions of the two states, as well as transit through their territories, guided by concluded agreements in the field of transport. Other conditions and procedures for the organization of transportation are determined by separate agreements of the relevant transport departments of the Parties.

Article 9

     The Parties, acting in accordance with bilateral and multilateral agreements, will take the necessary measures to preserve and improve the environment and ensure rational use of natural resources in the territories of the border regions, promote the development of special environmental protection programs and projects, especially in ecologically unfavorable areas, and ensure the free and unhindered exchange of information on environmental protection issues. The parties will promote active cooperation in the prevention and elimination of natural and man-made emergencies in the territories of the border regions.

Article 10

     The parties will develop equal and mutually beneficial cooperation in the humanitarian field in the border areas, including education, science, culture, healthcare, physical education and sports, and promote broad information exchange.

Article 11

     The parties will implement coordinated measures to regulate migration processes.      The executive authorities of the border regions will independently resolve issues of direct exchange of researchers, teachers, students, and creative workers in accordance with the current legislation of the host Country and agreements concluded between them, and pursue a coordinated policy in the field of labor relations, labor conditions and safety, and social guarantees. At the same time, discrimination against citizens of both countries is not allowed.

Article 12

     The parties will create favorable conditions for cooperation between law enforcement agencies of the border regions.      The law enforcement agencies of the border regions will cooperate with each other, acting within their competence, in compliance with the laws of their States and international treaties, including those regulating the provision of legal assistance in criminal matters.

Article 13

     The executive authorities of the border regions will conclude, within their competence, cooperation agreements aimed at implementing previously signed multilateral and bilateral agreements.

Article 14

     The Parties undertake to refrain from actions that contradict the provisions of this Agreement, hinder the achievement of their goals and cause any damage to the cooperation of the border areas. Any differences that may arise regarding the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiations and consultations, the procedure of which shall be determined by agreement of the Parties.

Article 15

     Amendments and additions to this Agreement are adopted by mutual agreement of the Parties and are formalized in protocols that become an integral part of it.

Article 16

     This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of receipt by the Parties of written notifications confirming the completion of the relevant domestic procedures necessary for its entry into force.      This Agreement is concluded for a period of 5 years and will be extended automatically for subsequent five-year periods, unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing at least 6 months before the expiration of the relevant period of its intention to terminate it.

     Done in Omsk on January 26, 1995, in two copies, each in the Russian and Kazakh languages, both texts being equally authentic.

     For the Government For the Government    

Republic of Kazakhstan                     Of the Russian Federation

President    

Republic of Kazakhstan     

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