AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN AND GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN

of March 9, 2018

About cooperation in the field of tourism

The government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan which further are referred to as "Party"

for the purpose of creating favorable conditions for tourism development and the best acquaintance with cultural life of the population of the states of the Parties,

proceeding from mutual interest of cooperation increase in the field of tourism between the Parties,

in view of important role of tourism in economic, social and cultural progress of the states of the Parties,

aiming to reach effective cooperation in the field of tourism on bilateral basis,

being guided by the principles of equality, mutual respect and mutual advantage,

agreed as follows:

Article 1

The parties promote cooperation increase in the field of tourism for the purpose of acquaintance of citizens of the states of the Parties with achievements in the field of science, economy, social development, culture, with the nature and sights, and also with historical monuments and cultural traditions of the people of the states of the Parties.

Article 2

The parties render assistance to development of close cooperation between the organizations of the states of the Parties which are engaged in activities in the field of tourism, for the purpose of mutual increase in tourist flow between the states of the Parties.

Article 3

The parties promote promotion of such joint tourist routes and brands as "Great Silk way" and others, by the organization of the international conferences, forums, seminars, exhibitions, publications in mass media.

Article 4

The parties for goal achievement, provided in Articles 1 - 3 this agreements, cooperate in the following directions:

a) holding advertizing campaigns in mass media in the states of the Parties;

b) holding different actions for tourism development, including seminars, conferences and meetings in the B2B format;

c) participation in the tourist fairs and exhibitions held in the territories of the states of the Parties;

d) encouragement of improving and pilgrim types of tourism;

e) the organization of study tours for representatives of the tourist organizations and representatives of mass media of the states of the Parties;

e) support of cooperation of the Parties in investment attraction to the sphere of tourism;

g) assistance in preparation and retraining of personnel, and also the organization of training for representatives of the tourist industry by experience exchange and specialists of the interested organizations of the states of the Parties;

h) exchange of information and work experience in the field of tourism, and also information on privileges in the field of the investments provided according to the national legal system of the states of the Parties;

i) distribution within the national legal system of the states of the Parties of tourist editions and other materials, in particular, audio and video of the materials advertizing the tourist capacity of the states of the Parties.

Article 5

The parties appoint the following competent authorities responsible for implementation of this agreement:

from the Tajik Side - Committee on tourism development under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan;

from the Uzbek Side - the State committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on tourism development.

Article 6

The parties according to the procedure, established by the legislation of the states, take measures for protection of the rights and legitimate interests, and also for safety of tourists of the state of one Party which is in the territory of the state of other Party, including measure for their evacuation in case of emergency situations.

Article 7

The parties, in case of need, will hold consultations and to create the working groups on the questions connected with implementation of provisions of this agreement and for this purpose to propose the measures directed to its accomplishment.

Article 8

The expenses connected with accomplishment of provisions of this agreement become covered by each Party according to the legislation of the states of the Parties within the available financial resources allocated for the respective sphere if in each case it is not otherwise agreed.

Article 9

Any disputes and disagreements arising in connection with application or interpretation of provisions of this agreement are permitted between the Parties by consultations and negotiations.

Article 10

This agreement does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties following from other international treaties which participants are their states.

Article 11

By mutual consent of the Parties, changes and additions which are drawn up by separate protocols which are integral part of this agreement can be made to this agreement.

Article 12

This agreement becomes effective from signature date and is effective before the expiration of three months from the date of receipt of one of the Parties of the written notice of other Party of intention to stop its action.

It is made in the city of Dushanbe on March 9, 2018 in two authentic copies, everyone in the Uzbek, Tajik and Russian languages, and all texts are equally authoritative.

In case of discrepancies in interpretation of the text of this agreement, the text in Russian will be used.

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