On the ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation between the Border Troops of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the Event of Crisis Situations at the External Borders

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Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 1999 No. 5

To ratify the Agreement on Cooperation of the Border Troops of the member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the Event of Crisis Situations at the External Borders, signed in Moscow on May 17, 1996.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

 Agreement on Cooperation between the Border Troops of the Participating States The Commonwealth of Independent States in case of crisis situations on the external borders

effective from the date of transfer The Parties to the third notification to the depositary on the implementation of the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force

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

notifications have been submitted:

Russian Federation - deposited on September 27, 1996; Republic of Belarus - deposited on February 27, 1997; Republic of Kazakhstan - deposited on January 27, 2000; Republic of Armenia - deposited on June 7, 2001; Kyrgyz Republic - deposited on August 30, 2004; Republic of Tajikistan - deposited on March 9, 2006.

The Agreement entered into force on January 27, 2000

entered into force for the States:

Russian Federation - January 27, 2000; Republic of Belarus - January 27, 2000; Republic of Kazakhstan - January 27, 2000; Republic of Armenia - June 7, 2001; Kyrgyz Republic - August 30, 2004; The Republic of Tajikistan - March 9, 2006.

The member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States that have signed this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the Parties, recognizing the need for border troops to cooperate in crisis situations on the external borders, guided by the Charter of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Collective Security Treaty, the Concept of Border Protection of States- the Treaty on Cooperation in the Protection of the Borders of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States with Non-member States, their national legislation, and their desire to promote mutual security of their external borders, reaffirming their commitment to the provisions of the Helsen Final Act on the Inviolability of Borders, expressing their determination to continue to ensure the inviolability of external borders in the name of a peaceful life, the security of their peoples and States and their territorial integrity, have agreed as follows:

 Article 1 In this Agreement, the terms mean: "external borders" - sections of the state borders of the member states of the Commonwealth with non-member states; "border troops" - border troops of the member states of the Commonwealth; "crisis situation" is a set of military, political and social conflicts that destabilize the situation on the sections of the external border and They demand collective measures to stabilize it; "border group" is the formation of forces and means of the border troops of the Commonwealth member states, allocated by the Parties to carry out tasks to strengthen the protection of sections of the external borders in the area of a crisis situation.

 Article 2 In the event of a crisis situation arising or threatening to arise on any of the sections of the external borders from a State outside the Commonwealth, the Parties, on the initiative of one or more member States of the Commonwealth and at the request of the State on whose external borders a crisis situation has arisen or a threat of its occurrence has arisen, shall immediately consult and determine measures assistance to ensure a stable situation in these areas.

 Article 3 Each of the Parties, taking into account its legislation and capabilities, forms and trains military formations to carry out tasks to stabilize the situation on the sections of the external borders in the event of crisis situations. The Parties will determine the need for forces and means and the conditions of stay of the border group in accordance with the tasks in each specific situation. The leadership of the border group will be assigned to the commander appointed by the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth on the recommendation of the Council of Commanders of the Border Troops and in coordination with the relevant authorities of the state on the section of the external border of which a crisis situation has arisen. The parties determine the rights and duties of their appointed commander, which he will use (be guided by) for the duration of the border group in the area of the crisis situation. A Joint Headquarters is being created under the Commander, consisting of representatives of the border troops of the parties.

 Article 4 The Parties undertake to participate in the financing of the border group. The procedure and amount of financing, logistical support for the actions of the border group in the crisis area are determined by the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth.

 Article 5 The parties involved in the creation of the border group determine the duration of its actions on the section of the external border where the crisis situation has arisen, the procedure for its entry and exit and the extension of the stay.

 Article 6 The military personnel of the border group participating in the area of the crisis situation comply with the Constitution and legislation of the member State of the Commonwealth in whose territory they operate. Issues of jurisdiction related to the presence of military personnel of the border group on the territory of a Commonwealth member State where a crisis situation has arisen are regulated as follows: 1. In cases of crimes committed by military personnel of the border group on the territory of the State of temporary residence, the legislation of this State is applied. 2. Paragraph 1 of this article does not apply.: a) in the case of crimes committed by military personnel of the border group against citizens and their country of permanent residence; b) in the case of military crimes committed by military personnel of the border group located on the territory of the State of temporary residence. In the cases specified in subitems "a" and "b" of this paragraph, courts and other competent authorities shall operate on the basis of the laws of the country of permanent residence.

 Article 7 The Party in the area of the external border of which a crisis situation has developed undertakes obligations to provide the group of border troops intended to assist in eliminating this situation with barracks and service facilities, airfields, bases, railway access roads, transport, postal, telephone and telegraphic radio communications and finances the costs associated with this. The parties guarantee legal and social security to the military personnel who are part of the border group.

 Article 8 The Party on whose external border there is a crisis situation and other interested Parties will provide the border group located in the area of the crisis situation with the necessary information. The head of the border group informs the Parties in a timely manner about the situation, condition and actions in the area of the crisis situation. The parties will additionally coordinate the procedure for monitoring the actions of the border group and the situation on the section of the external border where a crisis situation has arisen.

 Article 9 Additions and amendments may be made to this Agreement by mutual agreement of the Parties. Disagreements regarding the interpretation and application of this Agreement will be resolved through negotiations and mutual consultations.

 Article 10 This Agreement shall enter into force from the date of transmission by the Parties to the Depositary of the third notification on the completion of the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force.

 Article 11 The agreement 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 withdrawing from the Agreement. This Agreement is open for accession by other member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Done in Moscow on May 17, 1996, 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 of this Agreement.

 Reservation of the Republic of Belarus to the Agreement on Cooperation of the Border Troops of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States in case of crisis situations at the External Borders

"The Republic of Belarus does not send border troops outside its territory to areas of crisis situations."

I hereby certify that the attached text is an authentic copy of the Agreement on Cooperation between the Border Troops of the member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the Event of Crisis Situations at the External Borders, adopted at the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which took place on May 17, 1996 in Moscow. The original copy of the above-mentioned Agreement is kept at the Executive Secretariat of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

First Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

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