On cooperation and consultations

08.02.2022

Protocol

between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, hereinafter referred to as the “Signatories”,

Referring to the Treaty between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Latvia on Friendship and Cooperation, signed in Riga on June 6, 1995,

Desiring to strengthen and further deepening the partnership and expanding long-term cooperation between the States of the Signatories,

Acknowledging the generally recognized principles and norms of the international law,

Recognizing the mutual benefit of holding political consultations between the Signatories at various levels on matters of reciprocal interest in the bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues,

have reached the following understanding:

Paragraph 1

This Protocol is aimed to provide a common framework to develop and further explore areas of cooperation between the Signatories in the interest of their States.

This Protocol is not an international treaty and does not impose any legal obligations on the Signatories.

Paragraph 2

Within the framework of this Protocol, the Signatories will arrange regular consultations and exchange of views on all aspects of bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The consultations conducted by the Signatories include, but are not limited to, the following areas: political relations, trade, investment, finance, security and defense, development cooperation, culture, science and education, environmental issues, international law dimension, consular issues, legal issues, etc.

Consultations will be hold alternately in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Latvia or, whenever necessary, in international organizations and forums. The level of the participants, agenda, timeframes and place of consultations will be agreed upon by the Signatories through the diplomatic channels.

Paragraph 3

The Signatories will hold consultations to discuss issues of mutual interest, including in the margins of the United Nations and other international organizations as well as forums that the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Latvia are parties to.

Paragraph 4

By mutual consent, the Signatories may sign programs of cooperation on specific issues and establish a joint working group.

Paragraph 5

This Protocol may be changed at any time by mutual written consent of the Signatories.

Paragraph 6

Any divergence with respect to the interpretation or implementation of this Protocol will be settled amicably through consultations between the Signatories.

Paragraph 7

This Protocol will come into effect on the date of its signature and will continue in effect unless terminated by either Signatory giving at least 90 (ninety) days written notice.

The Protocol between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia on consultations, signed in Riga on June 6, 1995, will be terminated upon signature of this Protocol.

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