On the ratification of the Agreement on Collective Peacekeeping Forces and Joint Measures for their Logistical Support

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Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 23, 2000 No. 59

To ratify the Agreement on Collective Peacekeeping Forces and Joint Measures for their Logistical Support, signed in Moscow on September 24, 1993.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Agreement on Collective Peacekeeping Forces and joint measures for their Logistical Support

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

notifications have been submitted:

Republic of Uzbekistan - July 22, 1996; Republic of Armenia - April 27, 2000; Kyrgyz Republic - June 16, 2000; The Republic of Kazakhstan - July 17, 2000.

The Protocol has entered into force for the States:

The Republic of Uzbekistan - February 10, 1995 (from the date of signing); Republic of Armenia - February 10, 1995 (from the date of signing); Kyrgyz Republic - June 16, 2000; The Republic of Kazakhstan - July 17, 2000.

The States Parties to this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the Participating States, taking into account the agreements and treaties concluded between the Participating States on defense and security and peacekeeping in the Commonwealth of Independent States, striving to create favorable conditions for the timely and uninterrupted provision of military units of the participating States performing tasks in accordance with this Agreement, agreed about the following:

Article 1

For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Collective Peacekeeping Force" means: military formations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan and other member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States with their weapons, ammunition, military equipment and property allocated by the participating States to carry out tasks to stabilize the situation and maintain peace and are under the Joint Command (OK KMS). The composition, tasks and functioning of the KMS Joint Forces Command are determined by the Regulations on the Joint Command of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces (Appendix 1).

Article 2

The participating States shall allocate an agreed number of forces and resources to the KMS.

Article 3

The participating States are responsible for the recruitment, education, training, financing and logistical support of the forces and means allocated to the KMS. The participating States acquire the missing material resources from each other on the basis of agreements and mutual settlements based on uniform pricing principles.

Article 4

Expenses related to the provision of activities and maintenance of the personnel of the Joint Command of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces are carried out at the expense of the contributions of the participating States allocated in accordance with Annex 2.

Article 5

The participating State, which is the host Party, ensures the reception and deployment of troops (forces) that are part of the KMS, and provides the necessary infrastructure to carry out the tasks assigned to the KMS.

Article 6

Each Participating State shall ensure the unhindered and uninterrupted movement of military cargo delivered by air and land transport for logistical support of the CMS through its territory without import (export) licenses and without levying customs duties, taxes and other fees on the basis of military passes issued by the Ministries of Defense of the participating States.

Article 7

The participating States will implement measures to ensure the safety of transit of military cargoes of the KMS on their territory. Each Participating State undertakes to ensure transit passage (overflight) on their territory, military personnel serving from the KMS, as well as their family members.

Article 8

To ensure the activities of the KMS, the participating States will provide their airspace, airfields, parking, maintenance of aircraft (helicopters) and personnel free of charge and refueling for a fee, and will not take actions leading to disruption or difficulty in their normal functioning.

Article 9

Issues related to the organization and conduct of military intelligence in the interests of the KMS are determined by separate agreements between the Russian Federation and other participating States.

Article 10

The Participating States will take the necessary measures to provide logistical support to their troops, which are part of the KMS, from stocks of weapons, military equipment, ammunition and other materiel created and stored at military bases located on the territory of the Participating States.

Article 11

The participating States will repair military equipment, weapons and replenish losses of their military formations with their own forces on the territory of the participating State, which is the host Country, and, if necessary, on their territory. The receiving Party will not prevent the withdrawal of such military equipment and weapons for repair.

Article 12

All disputes arising during the implementation of this Agreement will be resolved by the participating States through mutual consultations and the conclusion of additional agreements.

Article 13

This Agreement is open for accession by any member State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as other States that share the objectives of this Agreement.

Article 14

This Agreement shall enter into force for each of the participating States in accordance with its legislative procedures.

Article 15

This Agreement will remain in effect until a new decision is made on this issue.

Done in Moscow on September 24, 1993, in one original copy in the Russian language. The original copy is kept in the Archives of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will send a certified copy to the signatory States of this Agreement.

For the Republic of Azerbaijan For the Russian Federation

For the Republic of Armenia For the Republic of Tajikistan

For the Republic of Kazakhstan For Turkmenistan

For the Kyrgyz Republic For the Republic of Uzbekistan

Appendix 1

Approved Agreement of the Heads of State Of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Collective Peacekeeping forces and joint measures for their logistical support dated September 24, 1993

Regulations on the Joint Command Collective peacekeeping forces

General provisions 

1. The Joint Command of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Command) is a temporary military command body and is created for the period of fulfilling the relevant tasks. 2. In its activities, the Joint Command interacts with the ministries (Committee) of Defense and other departments of the Participating States to the extent of the tasks assigned to it. 3. The powers of the Joint Command, to the extent determined by this Regulation, extend to all military formations transferred to its operational subordination. 4. The organizational and staff structure of the Joint Command is approved by the Ministers of Defense of the participating States.

Purpose, composition and functions of the Joint Command 

1. The Joint Command is a military management body and is intended to lead the Collective Peacekeeping Forces (CMP). The Joint Command consists of: a command consisting of the Commander, the Chief of Staff - the First Deputy Commander, deputies and other officials provided for by the organizational and staff structure of the Joint Command; A staff consisting of the Chief of Staff, his deputies, representatives of the Armed Forces of the participating States and the relevant structural units coordinated with the ministries (Committee) of Defense of the participating States; departments for personnel, armament, logistics and other bodies in accordance with the organizational and staff structure of the Joint Command.

2. The functions of the Joint Command include: analysis of the military-political situation in the region of operation and submission of reports with conclusions on it to the highest authorities of the participating States; implementation of decisions of the heads of the participating States on the operational use of the CMS; leadership of the CMS in the preparation and conduct of operations (combat operations); maintaining the CMS in constant combat readiness for use; development and implementation of measures to increase the level of training of naval headquarters and troops, improvement of their logistics and management systems; participation in the negotiation process to stabilize the situation in the host State; organization and implementation of interaction with the governing bodies of the participating States on the issues of manning units and subunits of the KMS with personnel, providing them with weapons, military equipment and logistical means.

3. The Commander of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces is appointed by the Heads of the Participating States on the recommendation of the Ministers of Defense of the Participating States. He is accountable to the heads and Ministers of Defense of the participating States and is the direct superior for all personnel of the KMS. The functions of the Commander of the KMS include: ensuring the implementation of the decisions of the Heads of the participating States on the operational application of the CMS; submission of reports to the Ministers of Defense of the participating States, conclusions from the military-political and operational situation in the region, proposals for conducting operations to curb acts of aggression; independent decision-making in an emergency situation on conducting operations (combat operations), followed by a report to the heads of State and Ministers of defense of the participating States; leadership of the Naval Forces in the preparation of operations (combat actions) and their management; organization and maintenance of working contacts with the Ministries of Defense of the participating States and local authorities; conducting negotiations within the limits of their powers with representatives of the conflicting Parties; organizing and directing operational and combat training of subordinate headquarters and troops; ensuring the activities of military representatives of the participating States that are part of the Joint Command; managing finances and logistical resources allocated to support the activities of the KMS. The Commander of the Naval Forces has the right, if necessary, to make changes to the organizational and staff structure of the Joint Command of the Naval Forces with an increase of up to 10 percent of the established staff strength in coordination with the Ministers (Chairman of the Committee) of Defense of the participating States.

4. The Headquarters is the main management body of the Joint Command. It is formed on a coalition basis with the participation of representatives of all participating States. The functions of the headquarters include: analysis of the military-political and operational situation in the region and preparation of conclusions and proposals for a report to the Commander; development of proposals for the preparation and conduct of operations (combat operations); planning the use of the CMS and timely delivery of tasks to the troops; organization of interaction, comprehensive support and management; organizing the preparation of troops for combat operations; monitoring the fulfillment of assigned tasks; maintaining interaction with the general (main) headquarters of the participating States; planning and organizing the recruitment of troops, providing weapons, military equipment, ammunition and other logistical means; ensuring negotiations, official meetings and other events in the interests of stabilization the surroundings.

5. The Chief of Staff heads the Headquarters, is the First Deputy Commander and the direct superior for all personnel of the Joint Command and the Naval Forces. The functions of the Chief of Staff include: managing the work of the Headquarters and coordinating the activities of the Joint Command bodies to monitor the execution of the Commander's decisions; presenting to the Commander conclusions from the assessment of the military-political, operational situation and proposals for the use of the CMS; coordination of the work of the Joint Command bodies in planning the use of the KMS, organization of interaction, comprehensive support and management; leadership in planning and implementing measures to increase the level of combat readiness of headquarters and troops, their operational and combat training; organization and control over the implementation of decisions taken by the Commander and tasks set; leadership in the preparation of proposals and documents for the provision of KMS with weapons, military equipment, ammunition and other materiel; ensuring the maintenance of interaction with the Ministers of Defense, military administration and security authorities of the participating States; performing the functions of the Commander in his absence.

6. Representatives of the Armed Forces of the Participating States are Deputy Chiefs of Staff and perform their duties in relation to all functions of the Joint Command Headquarters.

7. The host State provides and provides the Joint Command with all the capabilities, including logistical support and maintenance, necessary to carry out its functions.

8. Buildings and structures allocated to the Joint Command are inviolable and enjoy immunity from search, confiscation, seizure and other administrative or judicial actions. Any of these actions are possible only with the consent of the Commander of the Naval Forces or by decision of the heads of the participating States. The authorities of the receiving State are obliged to take all appropriate measures to protect buildings and structures allocated for the needs of the Joint Command from unlawful encroachments. 9. The documents of the Joint Command are inviolable. They may be subjected to inspection, verification, and seizure only with the consent of the Joint Command or the heads of the participating States.

10. Official correspondence and mail of the Joint Command are inviolable, they are not subject to opening or detention.

11. Couriers and paramedics of the Joint Command enjoy the personal inviolability and protection of the host State in the performance of their official duties.

12. The freedom of movement of military personnel and employees of the Joint Command, as well as their family members, is guaranteed by the host State throughout its territory, taking into account current legislation.

13. Military personnel and employees of the Joint Command respect the sovereignty and legislation of the host State, do not interfere in its internal affairs and do not participate in internal conflicts.

14. Criminal, administrative and civil jurisdiction over a person who is a member of the Joint Command in connection with acts committed by him in the performance of his official duties; shall be exercised by the State Party of which this person is a national.

15. Taxes, fees and duties on the territory of the host State do not apply to military personnel and civilian personnel of the Joint Command. 16. Military personnel and civilian personnel of the Joint Command are not subject to customs duties and fees when importing and exporting items intended for official use.

17. Military personnel and civilian personnel are seconded to the Joint Command of the Naval Forces in the territory of the host State temporarily, for a period of up to six months, without exclusion from the lists of military units. The selection and dispatch of military personnel and civilian personnel is carried out by the relevant ministries (Committee) of Defense and the General Command of the CIS Military Forces on the basis of an established representation.

18. Military uniforms and insignia are worn by military personnel of the Joint Command in accordance with the procedure and rules established in the sending State.

19. Military personnel and civilian personnel of the KMS are provided with monetary, clothing, food and other types of allowances according to the norms established by the legislation of the sending state. They are provided with additional guarantees and compensations in relation to those established by the legislation of the Russian Federation. At the same time, military personnel and civilian personnel of the Joint Command of the KMS and military support units (of the coalition composition) receive monetary allowances for the positions from which they were sent to the KMS.

20. Medical support for the CMS in the territory of the host State is carried out using the forces and means of the participating States.

21. The activities of the Joint Command are financed by shared contributions from the participating States.

22. Control over the financial and economic activities of the Joint Command is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the Ministers of Defense.

23. To manage the troops (forces) that are part of the KMS and to ensure communication between the Joint Command, the participating States shall allocate communications equipment and personnel of the communications forces in accordance with agreed quotas.

Appendix 2

to the Agreement of the Heads of State Of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Collective Peacekeeping forces and joint measures for their logistical support dated September 24, 1993

The size of the participating States' shared contributions to finance the activities of the Joint Command of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces

Republic of Kazakhstan - 15% Kyrgyz Republic - 10% Russian Federation - 50% Republic of Tajikistan - 10% Republic of Uzbekistan - 15%

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