Article 16. Negotiating and signing international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan without the need for authority

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as the head of state, represents the Republic of Uzbekistan in international relations and, in accordance with international law and the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, negotiates and signs international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan without the need for presentation of authority.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan represents the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international relations, negotiates and signs international treaties on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan without the need for presentation of authority.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by virtue of his functions and in accordance with international law, is entitled to negotiate and sign international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan without the need for presentation of authority.

The head of the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a foreign state or the head of the mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan at an international organization or conference is entitled to negotiate with the aim of adopting the text of an international agreement with the foreign state or within the framework of this international organization, conference without the need for presentation of authority.

The head of the state body, within his competence, has the right to negotiate and sign interdepartmental agreements without the need for presentation of authority.