On activity of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency in the Republic of Uzbekistan

25.10.2017

Agreement

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, hereafter referred to as the Parties,

in view of the mutual desire of the Parties to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation,

taking into consideration mutual aspiration of the Parties for further improvement of economic and finance-technical cooperation on the basis of principals of equity and mutual benefit,

with a view of favourable conditions for cooperation developing in indicated sphere,​​​​

have agreed as follows:

Article 1

The purpose of this Agreement is to define the order and conditions for the activities of the Program coordination office of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency in the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter — Office of TIKA) for the implementation of projects and programs provided for in this Agreement.

Article 2

2.1. The Parties shall interact in the implementation of projects and programs aimed at social and economic development in accordance with the priorities and needs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including in the following areas:

environmental protection;

water, sanitation, forestry and geology;

agriculture, agrarian industry, food industry;

health care;​​​​

culture and tourism, restoration of historical monuments;

infrastructure development;

programs for the development of rural and urban areas;

development of small and medium-sized enterprises;

energy;

support and strengthening of public and private administrative structures;

projects and programs of economic development;

education and science;

macroeconomic management;

transport;

poverty eradication;

humanitarian assistance;

other areas of mutual interest.

2.2. Cooperation for development can be carried out in the form of providing technical assistance, equipment and materials, training and consulting services, exchange of information and experience necessary for the implementation of projects and development programs.

2.3. Major projects and programs may be conducted on the basis of separate arrangements.

Article 3

3.1. The Parties acknowledge that the Office of TIKA is a legal entity and can carry out its activities in accordance with the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and this Agreement and particularly has the right:

a) acquire and exercise the real and personal rights and obligations necessary to carry out its activities in the Republic of Uzbekistan;

b) negotiate and conclude agreements and contracts;

c) open and maintain bank accounts;

d) participate in any courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a plaintiff or defendant and apply to the bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.​​​​​​

3.2. The head of the Office of TIKA and sufficient number of his foreign employees shall be assigned by TIKA Headquarter as the representatives of that latter.

Article 4

4.1. In accordance with the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Office of TIKA shall be accredited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan as a representative of the governmental organization of a foreign state for economic and technical cooperation.

4.2. The head of the Office of TIKA and his foreign employees shall be accredited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan as the head and employees of the representative office of the governmental organization of a foreign state for economic and technical cooperation.

4.3. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan provides the following facilities, privileges and immunities to the Office of TIKA:

exemption from payment of customs duties and taxes on imported equipment and items necessary for the projects of the Office of TIKA;

exemption from payment of periodic customs payments for vehicles imported under the customs regime "temporary import" for the needs of the Office of TIKA;​​​​

exemption from taxes and other obligatory payments related to the payment of wages and bonuses to foreign employees of the Office of TIKA.

4.4. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan assists the entry and exit, residence and registration/accreditation of foreign employees of the Office of TIKA and members of their families in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

4.5. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan provides to foreign employees of the Office of TIKA and members of their families:

exemption from payment of customs duties and taxes on imported goods for personal use;

exemption from payment of periodic customs payments for a vehicle imported under the customs regime "temporary import" for the own needs of each foreign employee of the Office of TIKA;

exemption from income tax of individuals related to bonuses and payments, which are paid due to their performance of official duties.

4.6. As part of its activities in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Office of TIKA can recruit employees who are citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan or residing in the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning labor law and social security and medical insurance.

Article 5

5.1. The Office of TIKA and its employees undertake to comply with the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and not to interfere in the internal affairs of the state.

5.2. In case of violations in the activities of the Office of TIKA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to request the necessary documents and information, as well as to send notifications on elimination of the revealed violations.

5.3. In case of violation of the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to take appropriate measures in accordance with the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and international legal norms.

Article 6

6.1. Requests of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan for implementation the provisions of the Article 2 of this Agreement shall be conveyed to the relevant Turkish authorities through the Office of TIKA. Office of TIKA shall also secure the contacts between the Uzbek and Turkish authorities in charge of implementation and follow-up of the projects and programs and has the right to send requests to the Uzbek authorities for providing not confidential information, necessary for implementation of projects and programs.

6.2. In order to avoid duplication and overlapping of projects and programs, the Parties shall take the necessary actions for provision of effective coordination of cooperation.

6.3. Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall assist in issuing according to the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan licenses and permits required for the effective implementation of different phases of projects and programs.

Article 7

Any disputes arising in connection with the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved by the Parties through negotiations and consultations.

Article 8

By mutual agreement of the Parties, this Agreement may be amended and supplemented by separate protocols that are an integral part of this Agreement and shall enter into force in the manner provided for in Article 9 of this Agreement.

Article 9

9.1. This Agreement shall enter into force after thirty (30) days from the date of receipt through diplomatic channels of the last written notification of the fulfillment by the Parties of the internal procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement.

9.2. This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and shall remain in force until the expiration of six months from the date of receipt by one of the Parties of written notification of the other Party of its intention to terminate this Agreement.

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

DONE at city of Ankara on 25 October, 2017 in duplicate, each in Uzbek, Turkish and English, all texts being equally authentic. In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the English text shall prevail.

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