On the ratification of the Treaty on the Foundations of Relations and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan

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The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 13, 2005 No. 95

To ratify the Agreement on the Foundations of Relations and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan, signed in Astana on April 15, 2004.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

AGREEMENT on the Foundations of Relations and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan

 The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan, hereinafter referred to separately as the "Party" and collectively as the "Parties", convinced that strengthening friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas meets the fundamental interests of their peoples and contributes to the preservation of peace, security and stability in Asia, based on the desire to strengthen interstate relations based on mutual trust and understanding, reaffirming its commitment to the norms of international law, first of all, the goals and principles, fixed in In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, and in an effort to consolidate universal peace and international cooperation, we have agreed as follows:

Article 1

 The parties will actively develop and strengthen relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in accordance with the generally recognized principles and norms of international law based on mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-use of force or threat of force, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, peaceful coexistence.

Article 2

 The parties, expressing satisfaction with the level of cooperation between the two States in international and regional organizations, agreed to strengthen such cooperation, especially within the framework of the United Nations, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Article 3

 The Parties attach particular importance to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) as a factor contributing to strengthening regional and international security, and agreed to make every effort to further develop the CICA process.

Article 4

 The parties agreed to hold regular consultations on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues of mutual interest.

Article 5

 The Parties, expressing their interest in the successful implementation of economic reforms in both countries, will make efforts to expand and deepen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and, in accordance with their national legislation and the terms of international treaties to which the Parties are parties, create the necessary favorable conditions for this.

Article 6

 The parties will identify priority projects aimed at establishing direct contacts and trade and economic cooperation between the business circles and business entities of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan. To this end, the Parties will assist each other in holding trade fairs, organizing exhibitions, opening representative offices of companies and organizations, and facilitate the mutual exchange of delegations and the development of business contacts.

Article 7

 The Parties, in accordance with their international obligations, as well as national legislation, will take effective measures to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of legal entities and individuals of one Party in the territory of the other Party.

Article 8

 On the basis of mutual benefit, the parties will develop cooperation in trade, economic, energy, scientific and technical, transport, financial and other areas of mutual interest.

Article 9

 The parties will cooperate and exchange experience in the fight against international terrorism, organized crime, illegal migration, as well as trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, drug smuggling and other goods, and the illegal export of items of cultural and historical value.

Article 10

 The parties attach great importance to cooperation in the cultural, humanitarian and educational spheres, in the training and advanced training of specialists in various industries. To this end, the Parties will facilitate the exchange of delegations of representatives of culture, art, science, sports, as well as scientists, teachers and students.

Article 11

 The parties agreed that they will provide, based on their capabilities, comprehensive assistance and assistance to each other in preventing natural disasters and will make efforts to coordinate the work of relevant services and structures in the field of disaster prevention and elimination of their consequences.

Article 12

 This Agreement does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under other international treaties to which they are parties and is not directed against any third State.

Article 13

 By mutual agreement of the Parties, amendments and additions may be made to this Agreement, formalized by separate protocols, which are integral parts of this Agreement. If necessary, the Parties will conclude separate agreements on the implementation of the provisions of this Agreement.

Article 14

 This Treaty is subject to ratification and shall enter into force on the date of receipt through diplomatic channels of the last written notification of its ratification by the Parties. This Agreement is valid for two years from the date of entry into force in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. The term of this Agreement is extended for subsequent two-year periods, unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing of its intention to terminate it at least six months before the expiration of the relevant period of the Agreement. This Agreement will terminate six months after one of the Parties receives a corresponding written notification from the other Party.

 Signed in Astana on April 15, 2004, which corresponds to Hamal 27, 1383 AH, in two copies, each in Kazakh, Dari, Russian and English, and all texts are equally authentic. In case of divergence in interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the Parties will refer to the English text.

 For the Republic of Kazakhstan For the Transitional Islamic The State of Afghanistan

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

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