On cooperation in the field of scientific and engineering developments and high technologies

06.06.2024

Agreement

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye

[Registered in the State Register of International Contracts of the Republic of Uzbekistan on June 12, 2024, registration No. 4551-TR-2024-H]

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties",

Considering the importance of science, engineering and technology for their economic and social development,

Wishing to strengthen and develop scientific and technological cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit,

have agreed as follows:

Article 1 Objective

The Parties shall encourage, develop and facilitate cooperative activities in fields of common interest where they are pursuing research and development activities in science, engineering and technology.

Article 2 Areas of cooperation

Cooperation between the Parties shall scope the following main areas:

1) Stimulation of scientific research, including innovations in the field of engineering and technology, and implementation of joint projects in this field;

2) Cooperation on attracting investments in the field of scientific and engineering developments and high technologies;

3) Exchange of experience in the field of engineering, improving the knowledge and skills of specialists;

4) Ensuring the interdependence of the production and consumption chain in the field of engineering and high technologies;

5) Improvement of technological processes in production, implementation of scientific innovations;

6) Other cooperation areas as agreed by the Parties.

Article 3 Forms of cooperation

Cooperation between the Parties shall be carried out in the following basic forms:

1) Сonducting joint meetings, conferences and scientific workshops;

2) Еxchange of views and consultations between experts, mutual visits of delegations and training;

3) Joint development and implementation of programmes and cooperation projects;

4) Exchange of information and materials on science, engineering, technology and other issues in the field of environmental protection;

5) Conducting joint scientific research;

6) Other forms of cooperation agreed by the Parties.

Article 4 Joint working groups

1. In order to implement this Agreement, the Parties may create appropriate working and expert groups, adopt action plans and other cooperation programs.

2. The Parties may exchange information and coordinate activities using email, video conferencing or other means of communication.

3. The Parties may decide to invite relevant experts or organisations, to provide information to meetings of the Parties.

Article 5 Relations to other international agreements

This Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties, arising from international agreements to which their States are parties.

Article 6 Dispute Settlement

Any disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled through consultations and negotiations between the Parties.

Article 7 Additions and Amendments

This Agreement may be amended and supplemented by mutual consent of the Parties. Amendments and supplements shall be drawn up by separate protocols, which shall form an integral part of this Agreement, and enter into force in accordance with Article 8 of this Agreement.

Article 8 Final Provisions

1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signing.

2. This Agreement is concluded for five (5) years and it shall be renewed automatically for successive periods of five (5) years, unless one of the Parties notifies the other in writing through diplomatic channels of its intention to terminate the Agreement six (6) months prior to its expiration.

3. Either Party can terminate this Agreement by sending a written notification of its intention to terminate the Agreement. In such case, the Agreement will be terminated after three months after the date of such notification.

4. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the activities and projects already in progress or executed.

Done at Ankara on June 6, 2024, in two originals, in Uzbek, Turkish and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.

In case of any divergence in interpretation of this Agreement, the English text shall prevail.

(signatures)