On the ratification of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of the Central Asian Cooperation Organization

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On the ratification of the Treaty between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of the Central Asian Cooperation Organization

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 10, 2004 No. 530

To ratify the Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of the Central Asian Cooperation Organization, signed in Almaty on February 28, 2002.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of the Central Asian Cooperation Organization

The Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties, based on the deep traditions of friendship and good-neighborliness, historical and cultural community of the fraternal peoples of Central Asia, based on the importance of cooperation in ensuring regional security and stability, joint opposition to any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, organized crime, drug trafficking, Motivated by the desire to further deepen interstate cooperation in the field of political, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations aimed at improving the standard of living of the peoples of the region, reaffirming their commitment to the generally recognized principles and norms of international law, noting that the Central Asian Economic Community has played an important role in socio-economic progress in Central Asia and in strengthening stability and security in the region, in accordance with the Tashkent Statement of the Heads of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on December 28, 2001, have agreed as follows:

Article 1 Establishment of an Organization

In order to further promote and diversify political dialogue, improve the forms and mechanisms of regional economic integration, and enhance multifaceted cooperation in the field of political, trade, economic, scientific, technical, cultural, and humanitarian relations, the Contracting Parties are transforming the Central Asian Economic Community into the Central Asian Cooperation Organization (CAC). The treaties and agreements previously concluded between the Contracting Parties within the framework of the Central Asian Economic Community, as well as decisions of the Heads of State, remain in force to the extent that they do not contradict this Treaty. The CAC is established on the basis of goodwill, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, equality, as well as the responsibility of the member States for the implementation of the provisions of this Treaty.

Article 2 Goals and objectives

The main goals and objectives of the CAC are: - to implement effective cooperation in the political, economic, scientific, technical, environmental, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as in ensuring regional security and stability; - to provide mutual support in preventing threats to the independence and sovereignty of the territorial integrity of the member States; - to combat regional and transnational crime, especially drug trafficking, organized crime, illegal migration and terrorism; - implementation of coordinated efforts in the phased formation of a single economic space; - interaction on the creation of a common infrastructure of integrated transport, communication and energy systems; - implementation of a coordinated policy in the field of border and customs control; - implementation of cooperation in the field of tariff policy; - implementation of coordinated and coordinated actions in the field of rational and mutually beneficial use of water bodies,-energy resources and water facilities; - promoting the growth of the spiritual potential of the peoples of the CAC member States through the development of cooperation in the fields of culture, science and technology, education, sports and tourism; - developing cooperation in other areas of mutual interest.

Article 3 Membership

The founding States of the CAC are the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The CAC member States are the founding States, as well as other States that share the goals and principles of the CAC and assume obligations under this Treaty by acceding to it with the consent of all member States. This Treaty shall enter into force for such a State from the date of receipt by it of the last written notification of the CAC member State of consent to such accession. A CAC member State has the right to terminate its membership in the CAC by sending a corresponding written notification to other CAC member States no later than 12 months before the date of termination of membership. The obligations that arose during the period of participation in this Treaty bind the respective States until they are fully fulfilled.

Article 4 Bodies

To fulfill the goals and objectives of this Treaty, the CAC includes: - the Council of Heads of State and Prime Ministers; - the Councils of Foreign Ministers, Heads of Line Ministries and Departments; - the Committee of National Coordinators.

Article 5 Council of Heads of State and Prime Ministers

The Council of Heads of State and Prime Ministers (hereinafter referred to as the Council) Considers the most important issues related to the common interests of the Member States, determines the strategy, directions and prospects for the development of integration and makes decisions aimed at achieving the objectives of this Treaty. The Council at the level of Heads of State meets at least once a year. The Council at the level of Prime Ministers meets as necessary and on behalf of the Heads of the CAC member States. The Council is chaired alternately in the order of the Russian alphabet of the name of the CAC member State for one year. If necessary, extraordinary meetings of the Council may be convened on the proposal of one of the CAC member States and with the consent of all CAC member States. The working procedure of the Council is determined by the Heads of the CAC member States. The Council may establish, by its decisions, Councils of Heads of Line Ministries and Departments and approve regulations on them.

Article 6 The Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs

The Council of Foreign Ministers is the working body of the CAC. The Council of Foreign Ministers considers issues related to the current activities of the CAC and holds consultations within the framework of the CAC on international issues. The Council of Foreign Ministers meets no later than one month before the Council's meeting at the level of Heads of State. Extraordinary meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers are convened on the proposal of at least two Member States and with the consent of all Member States. The chairmanship of the Council of Foreign Ministers is carried out alternately in the order of the Russian alphabet of the name of the CAC member State for one year. The functions and working procedure of the Council of Foreign Ministers are determined by the Regulation, which is approved by a decision of the Council at the level of Heads of State.

Article 7 Committee of National Coordinators

The Committee of National Coordinators (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) is a CAC body responsible for coordinating and managing the current activities of the CAC. The National Coordinator is appointed and dismissed by the Head of the CAC Member State. The Committee's activities are carried out in accordance with the Regulations approved by the Council at the level of Heads of State.

Article 8 Financing

The Member States shall independently bear the costs associated with the participation of their representatives, as well as experts, in the work of the CAC bodies and events.

Article 9 Observers

By decision of the Council at the level of Heads of State, any State or international organization may be granted observer status at the CAC if requested. The procedure for granting, suspending and revoking observer status is determined by a Regulation approved by a decision of the Council at the level of Heads of State.

Article 10 Legal capacity

The CAC enjoys in the territory of each member State the legal capacity necessary for the realization of its goals and objectives. The CAC may establish relations with States and international organizations and conclude agreements with them. CAC enjoys the rights of a legal entity and carries out its activities in accordance with this Agreement.

Article 11 Procedure for making and executing decisions

Decisions in the CAC bodies are taken by consensus and executed by the member States in accordance with their national legislation. Monitoring of the implementation of the obligations of the Member States assumed within the framework of the CAC is carried out by National Coordinators within their competence.

Article 12 Privileges and immunities

The CAC and its officials shall enjoy in the territories of all member States the privileges and immunities necessary to perform the functions and achieve the objectives provided for in this Treaty and the agreements in force within the framework of the CAC. The scope of privileges and immunities and the list of officials are determined by separate documents.

Article 13 Amendments and additions

Amendments and additions may be made to this Agreement by mutual agreement of the CAC member States, which are formalized by separate protocols that are an integral part of this Agreement.

Article 14 Language

The working language of the CAC is Russian.

Article 15 Registration

This Treaty, in accordance with Article 102 of the UN Charter, is subject to registration with the United Nations Secretariat.

Article 16 Relation to other treaties

This Treaty does not affect the rights and obligations of the Member States under other international treaties to which they are parties.

Article 17 The Depositary

The functions of the depositary of this Agreement are performed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Article 18 Period of validity and entry into force

This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and will remain in force until the Member States take an appropriate decision to terminate it. This Treaty is subject to ratification by the Contracting Parties, is temporarily applied from the moment of signature and enters into force from the date of deposit of the last instrument of ratification to the depositary.

Done in Almaty on February 28, 2002, in one original copy in the Russian language. The texts of the Agreement in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik and Uzbek languages will be prepared and accepted as equivalent after the exchange of diplomatic notes confirming their compliance with the text in Russian. The Depositary shall send a certified copy to each Contracting Party.

For For For For the Republic Kyrgyz Republic Republic The Republic of Kazakhstan Tadjikistan Uzbekistan

I hereby certify the accuracy of this copy of the original Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Establishment of the Central Asian Cooperation Organization dated February 28, 2002.

Head of the International Law Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

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