On international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan (LRU-518-son)

06.02.2019

LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Adopted by the Legislative Chamber on November 22, 2018 Approved by the Senate on December 13, 2018

Chapter 1. General provisions

Article 1. Purpose of this Law

The purpose of this Law is to regulate relations in the field of conclusion, execution, suspension and termination of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 2. Legislation on international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Legislation on international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan consists of this Law and other legislative acts.

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan are concluded, executed, terminated and their action is suspended in accordance with generally recognized principles and norms of international law, the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as this Law and the provisions of international treaties themselves.

If an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan establishes rules other than those stipulated in the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the rules of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall apply.

Article 3. International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the legal system of the Republic of Uzbekistan

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan along with generally recognized principles and norms of international law are an integral part of the legal system of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 4. Basic concepts

The following basic concepts apply in this Law:

contracting party — a state (states), an international organization (international organizations) and (or) another subject (other subjects) having the right to conclude international treaties acting as an independent party to an international treaty and expressing their consent to be bound by this international agreement regardless of whether it entered into force or not;

authority — the right of one person or several persons to represent the Republic of Uzbekistan, exercised on the basis of a decision of the competent authority (official) of the Republic of Uzbekistan and duly executed by a certificate of authority, handed to the party involved in the negotiations or the depositary with the aim of:

negotiating and adopting the text of an international treaty or establishing its authenticity;

signing an international treaty;

expressing the consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to be bound by an international treaty;

the commission of another act relating to an international treaty;

state body — the ministry, as well as another body of the Republic of Uzbekistan, vested with the right to conclude international treaties in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

denunciation — a duly executed refusal of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the international treaty concluded by it and one of the ways to terminate the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

depositary — a state, an international organization or its chief executive officer who, in accordance with the provisions of an international treaty, is deposited with the original of this international treaty and which performs the functions provided for by this international treaty and international law with respect to the international treaty;

party involved in the negotiations — the state, an international organization and (or) another subject that has the right to conclude international treaties that participate in the drafting and adoption of the text of an international treaty;

ratification certificate — a special document attesting to the consideration of the international treaty by the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and expressing consent to be bound by the international treaty for the Republic of Uzbekistan;

international organization — an interstate (intergovernmental) organization created to carry out certain tasks of an international nature in accordance with the constituent act of this organization and having international legal personality;

party to an international treaty — a state, an international organization and (or) another subject having the right to conclude international treaties acting as an independent party to an international treaty that has agreed to be bound by an international treaty and for which the international treaty has entered into force;

international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan — an international agreement concluded in writing by the Republic of Uzbekistan with a foreign state, international organization or other subject having the right to conclude international treaties, which is regulated by international law, regardless of whether it is contained in one document, in two or more related documents among themselves, as well as regardless of its specific name and method of conclusion (contract, agreement, convention, act, pact, protocol, exchange of letters or notes and other names and methods of concluding an international agreement);

signing of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan — the stage of concluding an international treaty or a form of expression by the Republic of Uzbekistan of consent to be bound by an international treaty if the international treaty provides that the signing is of such force, or the agreement of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other parties to the negotiations is otherwise established that the signing must have such force, or the intention to give the signing such force arises from the authority of the representative of the party involved in the negotiations, or was expressed during the negotiations;

conclusion of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan — a sequence of procedures for the formation of the content of an international treaty, the adoption of its text and the expression of consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the binding international treaty for it;

additional condition — a unilateral official written statement of the Republic of Uzbekistan in any wording and under any name, made upon signing, ratification, approval, acceptance of or accession to an international treaty, through which it expresses a desire to exclude or change the legal effect of certain provisions of the international treaty in their application to the Republic Uzbekistan.

Article 5. Language of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The language of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the state language of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the language of the other contracting party.

By agreement with the other contracting party, the language of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan may choose a different language. The language in which the text of the international treaty is drawn up is indicated in the text of this treaty, where its authenticity and officiality are determined.

Article 6. Relations with foreign states, international organizations and other subjects having the right to conclude international treaties

Relations with foreign states, international organizations and other subjects having the right to conclude international treaties on the conclusion, suspension and termination of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan are carried out through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chapter 2. The procedure for concluding international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 7. The right to conclude international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The right to conclude international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan belongs to the state.

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan are concluded on behalf of:

Republic of Uzbekistan — interstate treaties;

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan — intergovernmental treaties;

state bodies within their competence — interdepartmental agreements.

Article 8. Initiative a proposal on the start of elaboration in expert level of a draft international treaty or the issue of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty

State bodies on issues within their competence, in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, may initiate a proposal on the start of elaboration in expert level of a draft international treaty or the issue of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty.

In some cases, at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, state bodies can make an initiative proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan or to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to decide on the start of elaboration in expert level.

The following materials are attached to the initiative proposal in the state language or, if necessary, with translation into other languages:

preliminary draft international treaty or text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party, or their main provisions;

documents accompanying the draft international treaty or multilateral international treaty;

explanatory note in accordance with the requirements of Article 9 of this Law.

Article 9. Explanatory note to the draft international treaty or the issue of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty

An explanatory note to the draft international treaty or the issue of the advisability of the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty should contain:

substantiation of the advisability and practical significance of concluding an international treaty for the Republic of Uzbekistan, including detailed information on the expected results from its conclusion and information on issues requiring settlement by concluding an international treaty;

information on regulatory legal acts to be adopted, amended, supplemented and (or) recognized as invalid in connection with the conclusion of an international treaty;

if necessary, an assessment of the possible financial, economic or other consequences of concluding an international agreement.

An explanatory note is prepared by a state body, the competence of which includes issues regulated by an international treaty, and is signed by the head of this body (in cases of absence, by his first deputy).

Article 10. Elaboration in expert level of a draft international treaty or the issue of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty

Elaboration in expert level is carried out by a state body whose competence includes issues regulated by an international treaty, together with interested state bodies, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall carry out the legal expertise of the draft international treaty or the text of a multilateral international treaty that the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to join, for its compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

If necessary, during the elaboration in expert level, an interdepartmental working group may be formed from among representatives of interested state bodies, specialists and independent experts to draw up and consider a draft international treaty or discuss the advisability of the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty.

In the event that the issues regulated by an international treaty fall within the competence of two or more state bodies, summarizing all proposals, finalizing the draft international treaty and preparing its text in the state language or, if necessary, in another language, as well as an elaboration in expert level of the issue of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty is assigned to a state body determined by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Based on the results of the elaboration in expert level, the draft international treaty or the text of the multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan for legal expertize in the manner provided for in Article 11 of this Law.

After a legal expertize is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a draft international treaty or the question of the advisability of participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty is submitted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the manner prescribed by Article 13 of this Law.

Further elaboration with a foreign party of a draft international treaty or the issue of the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty is carried out after receiving a positive decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The head of the state body, whose competence includes issues regulated by an international treaty, is responsible for the entire process of preparing a draft international treaty or elaboration in expert level of the issue of the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a multilateral international treaty.

Article 11. Legal expertize of a draft international treaty or text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party

The draft international treaty or the text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party is subject to mandatory legal expertize at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan after elaboration in expert level.

In the course of the legal expertize, the conformity of the draft international treaty or the text of the multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party is checked:

generally recognized principles and norms of international law;

international obligations arising from other international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

to the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of foreign policy activity;

requirements of legal technology and practice of drawing up international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

To conduct a legal expertize, the following should be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

a draft international treaty or the text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party, in the state language or, if necessary, in another language;

explanatory note in accordance with the requirements of Article 9 of this Law;

information on the results of elaboration in expert level with interested state bodies, including the results of a legal expertize of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in the form of a comparative table.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to request other necessary materials related to the subject of the issue.

Article 12. Other types of expertize of a draft international treaty or text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party

The draft international treaty or the text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party may be subjected to economic, financial, scientific, environmental, linguistic, as well as other types of examinations.

Organizations and (or) persons that did not directly participate in the elaboration in expert level may be involved as experts.

Expert opinions are advisory in nature and are subject to consideration by a state body whose competence includes issues regulated by an international treaty.

The decision to conduct other types of expertize is taken by a state body whose competence includes issues regulated by an international agreement, at its own initiative or at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 13. Proposal to conclude an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A proposal to conclude an international treaty on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan is submitted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Other state bodies submit to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan a proposal to conclude an international agreement on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan on issues within their competence, jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan or in agreement with it.

A proposal to conclude an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan is submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Other government bodies submit to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan a proposal to conclude an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on issues within their competence, jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or in agreement with it.

A proposal to conclude an interdepartmental agreement of the Republic of Uzbekistan is submitted to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan by a state body whose competence includes issues regulated by this agreement.

To the proposal for the conclusion of an international treaty are attached:

a draft international treaty or the text of a multilateral international treaty to which the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to become a party, or their main provisions;

explanatory note in accordance with the requirements of Article 9 of this Law;

opinions of relevant state bodies;

conclusions of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan based on the results of their legal expertize.

Article 14. Decisions on negotiations and signing international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Decisions on conducting negotiations and signing international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be adopted, unless otherwise stipulated by other legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

in respect of contracts concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

in respect of contracts concluded on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

in relation to interdepartmental agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan — by heads of state bodies whose competence includes issues regulated by these agreements, as agreed with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 15. Certificate of authority to negotiate and to sign international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On the basis of decisions adopted in accordance with Article 14 of this Law, the authority to negotiate and to sign international treaties is confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan by issuing a certificate of authority.

The form of the certificate of authority is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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.

Article 17. Expression of consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the binding international treaty for it

The consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the binding of an international treaty may be expressed by signing an international treaty, by exchanging notes, letters or other documents constituting an international treaty, ratification, approval, acceptance of an international treaty, accession to it or by any other means agreed upon by the contracting parties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, taking into account the requirements of this Law and based on the provisions of the international treaty, determines the way of expressing the consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the binding international treaty for it.

Article 18. International treaties subject to ratification

In accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ratification of an international treaty is carried out by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by adopting a law on ratification of an international treaty.

International treaties are subject to ratification:

on the basics of interstate relations and on mutual legal assistance;

on issues affecting the defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan, peace treaties and collective security treaties;

on the territorial delimitation of the Republic of Uzbekistan with other states;

on the participation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in interstate unions, international organizations and other associations;

the execution of which requires a change in existing laws or the adoption of new laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as establishing other rules than those stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Whichever international treaty the parties to the negotiations have agreed to ratify in the future, those international treaties shall be ratified in the same manner.

The chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan are also entitled to ratify other international treaties.

International agreements on state foreign borrowing, as well as international guarantee agreements are not subject to ratification and enter into force for the Republic of Uzbekistan in the manner determined by the contracting parties.

Article 19. Proposals for ratification by the Republic of Uzbekistan of international treaties

Proposals for ratification of international treaties, decisions on the signing of which were adopted by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, are submitted to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Proposals on ratification of international treaties, decisions on the signing of which were adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, are submitted to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Proposals for the ratification of international treaties are made, respectively, to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan independently or by agreement with other state bodies, if the agreement concerns issues within their competence.

Article 20. Ratification certificate

On the basis of the law on ratification of an international treaty, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signs an ratification certificate, which is sealed with his seal and signature of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The form of ratification certificate is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 21. Exchange of ratification certificates and their deposit

The exchange of ratification certificates or the delivery of ratification certificates of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the depositary shall be carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan or, on its instructions, by a diplomatic representation, a consular office of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a foreign country, or a representation of the Republic of Uzbekistan at an international organization.

Article 22. Approval and adoption of international treaties not subject to ratification

The Approval and adoption of international treaties not subject to ratification, but providing for the implementation of domestic procedures necessary for their entry into force, are conducted:

in respect of international treaties concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

in respect of interdepartmental agreements, by state bodies on behalf of which such agreements were signed.

Article 23. Accession of the Republic of Uzbekistan to international treaties

The decision on the accession of the Republic of Uzbekistan to international treaties is made:

in respect of treaties subject to ratification, by the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

in respect of non-ratified treaties, accession to which is carried out on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

in relation to interdepartmental agreements — by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 24. Temporary application by the Republic of Uzbekistan of an international treaty or part thereof

An international treaty or part of an international treaty may be applied temporarily by the Republic of Uzbekistan before its entry into force, if this is provided for in the international treaty or an agreement has been reached between the contracting parties.

The decision on the temporary application or termination of the temporary application by the Republic of Uzbekistan of an international agreement or part thereof is taken by the body (official) that made the decision to sign the international agreement.

Article 25. Entry into force of international treaties

International treaties enter into force for the Republic of Uzbekistan after expressing the consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to be bound by an international treaty in accordance with this Law and in the manner and terms provided for in the international treaty or agreed between the contracting parties.

Article 26. Additional conditions to international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Upon signing, ratification, approval, acceptance of international treaties or accession to them, additional conditions may be made subject to the terms of the treaty and international law.

Additional conditions to international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be withdrawn at any time in the same order in which they were made.

The acceptance by the other contracting party of a additional condition to an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan or objection to it is carried out in accordance with the terms of the international treaty and international law by the body (official) that makes the decision on consent to be bound by the international treaty for the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 27. Amendments to international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be amended and supplemented by agreement between their parties in accordance with the terms of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan and international law.

The provisions of this Law regarding the conclusion of international treaties also apply with respect to introducing amendments and additions to international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Changes and additions to international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall enter into force for the Republic of Uzbekistan in the manner and terms stipulated by the international treaties themselves, or otherwise agreed between their parties.

If for the entry into force of amendments and additions to the international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the terms of these treaties or international law, the expression of the consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan to be bound by these amendments and additions is necessary, such consent of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be expressed by the methods specified in Article 17 of this Law.

Article 28. Extension (prolongation) of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be prolonged (extended) in accordance with the conditions determined by the international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan themselves, or by agreement between their parties.

The decision to prolong (extend) the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan is taken by the body (official) that made the decision to sign this international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chapter 3. Publication, registration and storage of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 29. Publication of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan that have entered into force shall be published upon the submission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the National Database of Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as in other sources, including the official websites of the relevant state bodies.

The National Database of Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the official source for the publication of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Other official sources for the publication of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan may also be established by legislation.

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the authentic texts of which are drawn up in foreign languages, are published in the state language. International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be published in other languages.

Article 30. Registration of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international organizations

Registration of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the United Nations Secretariat and in the relevant bodies of other international organizations is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan or other state bodies in agreement with it.

Registration of interdepartmental agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan subject to registration is carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the state bodies on behalf of which such agreements are concluded, in the relevant international organizations in accordance with the rules in force in these organizations.

Article 31. The State register of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan and their storage

The State register of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a unified state system for registering, recording international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan and storing their electronic copies.

The State register of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan contains information on international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including their details and other information of a reference character.

The State register of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which determines the procedure for registration, recording and storage of originals and copies of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan officially certified by the depositary.

The originals (certified copies, official translations) of international treaties concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan and on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan are deposited with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan within two weeks from the date of their signing (receipt of certified copies from the depository, official translations), and copies of these documents within two weeks from the date of their entry into force are sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the relevant state bodies and other organizations of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The originals of interdepartmental agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan are stored in the state bodies on behalf of which such agreements are concluded, and certified copies of these agreements are sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other interested state bodies within two weeks from the date of their signing (receipt of certified copies from the depositary, official transfers) organs.

Article 32. The exercise of depository functions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan acts as the depository of multilateral international treaties if, in accordance with the terms of these treaties, such functions are assigned to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The functions of the depository of multilateral interdepartmental agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan are carried out by the state bodies on behalf of which such agreements are concluded, if, in accordance with their conditions, the functions of the depository are assigned to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Chapter 4. Measures for the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 33. Execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

International treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan are subject to rigorous and mandatory execution by the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with international law.

In cases where it is necessary to adopt a legislative act of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the purpose of implementing an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the interested state bodies shall submit proposals on the adoption of the relevant document concerning the implementation of the international treaty norms of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 34. Ensuring the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ensures compliance with international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its obligations.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan takes practical measures to ensure the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan and, within its competence, determines the state bodies and officials who are responsible for the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

State bodies whose competence includes issues regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ensure the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the observance of the rights belonging to the Republic of Uzbekistan arising from such treaties, and monitor the execution by other participants of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan of their obligations.

In the event that the issues regulated by an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan fall within the competence of two or more state bodies, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, upon the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall determine the state body responsible for coordinating the execution of obligations under the agreement.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, within its competence, exercises control over the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 35. Explanation of the procedure for applying the provisions of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

An explanation of the procedure for applying the provisions of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan is given in writing by state bodies whose competence includes issues regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 36. Monitoring of the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Monitoring of the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of the Electronic Database of a unified record of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, inventory and monitoring of their implementation.

State bodies whose competence includes issues regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan annually by December 31 send information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan during the year in accordance with the form approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of the study of information of state bodies:

gives an assessment of the effectiveness of the state of execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

prepares proposals for the proper execution of international treaties `of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

annually, by March 1, submit to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in some cases, to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan generalized information with relevant proposals.

State bodies whose competence includes matters regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, within their competence, monitor the execution of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 37. Inventory of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Inventory of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out on the basis of the Electronic Database of a unified record of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, inventory and monitoring of their implementation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with state bodies whose competence includes issues regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and other contracting parties, conducts an inventory of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan on a planned basis in order to ensure uniform accounting and determine their legal status.

State bodies whose competence includes matters regulated by international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, within two weeks submit information in accordance with the form approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Based on the results of the inventory of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan, proposals on recognition of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan as valid or expired, on their extension (prolongation) and revision are submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in some cases, to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan informs the concerned state bodies of the decisions taken as a result of the inventory of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 38. Measures taken in case of violation of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan by other participants

State bodies from the moment of detection of a violation of obligations under international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan by other participants immediately inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan about this. If necessary, consultations can be held with other parties to the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan in order to clarify the circumstances that led to such a violation.

In case of violation of obligations under international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan by other participants, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan or other interested state bodies together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan submit to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in some cases, to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan proposals on taking the necessary measures compliance with international law and the terms of the international treaty itself.

In the event of a significant violation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan by other participants, as well as in other cases provided for by international law, such an agreement may be terminated or suspended in the manner established by Articles 40 — 48 of this Law.

Chapter 5. Invalidity, suspension or termination of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Article 39. The invalidity of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

An international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be considered invalid in cases provided for by international law.

Article 40. Suspension of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Suspension of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan in relation to all parties to such an agreement or in relation to its individual participant is possible:

in accordance with the provisions of an international treaty;

at any time with the consent of all participants in consultation with other contracting parties.

Article 41. Denunciation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan or withdrawal from an agreement that does not contain provisions on its termination, denunciation or withdrawal from it

An international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which does not contain a provision on its termination and which does not provide for denunciation or withdrawal from it, is not subject to denunciation and withdrawal from it is not allowed if:

it is not established that the parties to the international treaty intended to allow the possibility of denunciation or withdrawal;

the nature of the international treaty does not imply the right to denounce or withdraw from it.

The Republic of Uzbekistan shall notify at least twelve months in advance of its intention to denounce or withdraw from the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 42. Termination or withdrawal of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The termination of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan or withdrawal from it may be carried out:

in accordance with the provisions of an international treaty;

at any time with the consent of all participants in consultation with other contracting parties.

Article 43. Suspension or termination of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan resulting from the conclusion of a subsequent international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

An international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan is considered terminated if all its participants have concluded a subsequent treaty on the same issue and:

from the subsequent international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan it follows or otherwise established that this issue is regulated by this treaty;

the provisions of the subsequent international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan are not compatible with the provisions of the previous international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan and both treaties cannot be applied simultaneously.

The previous international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan is considered to be suspended only if it follows from the subsequent international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan or is otherwise established that such is the intention of its participants.

Article 44. Suspension or termination of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan due to its serious violation

A serious violation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan by one of the parties to the treaty gives the right to the Republic of Uzbekistan to refer to this violation as a basis for suspension of the international treaty as a whole or in part or its termination.

A serious violation of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan are:

waiver of an international treaty that is not permitted by international law;

violation of a provision essential to the implementation of the object and purposes of the contract.

Article 45. Proposals for the suspension, termination or denunciation of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Proposals for the suspension, termination or denunciation of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, are submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan independently or by agreement with other state bodies to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Other state bodies submit proposals on suspension, termination or denunciation of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Proposals on the suspension, termination or denunciation of interdepartmental treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan are made to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the state body on whose behalf such an agreement was concluded, in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 46. The decision to suspend the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The decision to suspend the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan is made in accordance with the terms of the treaty and international law by the body (official) that made the decision to sign the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 47. Decision on the denunciation of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The decision to denounce an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is made by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of a draft law introduced by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The decision to denounce an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, concluded on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is taken by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the basis of a draft law introduced by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 48. Decision to terminate or denounce international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The decision to terminate or denounce international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan concluded on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan (with the exception of ratifications by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan) is made by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The decision to terminate or denounce international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan concluded on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (with the exception of ratifications by the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan) is made by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and in some cases, by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The decision to terminate or denounce interdepartmental agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan is made by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Article 49. Consequences of suspension, termination or denunciation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Suspension of the international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, unless otherwise provided by the treaty or if there is no other agreement with its other parties, relieves the Republic of Uzbekistan from the obligation to execute this treaty during the suspension period.

The termination or denunciation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan, unless otherwise provided by the treaty or if there is no other agreement with its other parties, relieves the Republic of Uzbekistan from the obligation to execute this international treaty and does not affect the rights, obligations or legal status of the Republic of Uzbekistan resulting from the execution of the treaty until its termination.

Article 50. Official announcements on suspension, termination or denunciation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Official announcements on suspension, termination or denunciation of an international treaty of the Republic of Uzbekistan are published in the manner prescribed by Article 29 of this Law.

Article 51. Correlation of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan with international acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan that are not international treaties

International documents of the Republic of Uzbekistan that are not international treaties must not contain rules imposing legal obligations and must not contradict the international treaties, Constitution, and other legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In this case, reference to the obligations arising from the international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be permitted in such international documents.

International acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which are not international treaties, are adopted, as a rule, in the form of declarations, statements, a communique, memoranda of understanding, protocols of intent, plans and programs of cooperation.

The provisions of this Law regarding the initiation and signing of international treaties also apply to international acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan that are not international treaties.

Chapter 6. Final provisions

Article 52. Liability for violating legislation on international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Persons guilty of violating legislation on international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be held liable in the established manner.

Article 53. Recognition of invalid of certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Recognize as invalid:

1) The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 7, 1993 No. 850-XII “On the procedure for concluding and denouncing international borrowed and guarantee agreements and agreements between the Republic of Uzbekistan and international financial institutions” (Bulletin of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1993, No. 5, Article 234);

2) The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 22, 1995 No. 172-I “On international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1995, No. 12, Article 262);

3) Section XIV of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 25, 2003 No. 482-II “On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2003, No. 5, Article 67);

4) Section VIII of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 12, 2003 No. 568-II “On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Bulletin of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2004, No. 1-2, Article 18);

5) Article 2 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 14, 2005 No. LRU-11 “On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the transformation of the Agency for Foreign Economic Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan into the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Bulletin of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2005, No. 12, Article 410);

6) Article 27 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 14, 2017 No. LRU-446 “On amendments and additions, as well as recognition of certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan as valid” (Bulletin of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2017, No. 9, Article 510);

7) Article 18 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 18, 2018 No. LRU-476 “On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Bulletin of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 2018, No. 4, Article 224).

Article 54. Ensuring the execution, communication, clarification of the essence and significance of this Law

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other interested organizations shall ensure the execution, communication to the performers and clarification among the population of the essence and significance of this Law.

Article 55. Harmonization of legislation with this Law

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

to bring government decisions in line with this Law;

to ensure the review and annulment by government bodies of their normative legal acts that contradict this Law.

Article 56. The entry into force of this Law

This Law shall enter into force on the day of its official publication.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. MIRZIYOYEV

Tashkent city,

February 6, 2019

No. LRU-518