The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, hereinafter referred to as «the Parties»,

Contributing to the process of strengthening friendly relations between the Parties,

Aiming for the further development of cooperation between the Parties in the field of meteorology,

Noting the benefits and mutual interests which may result from closer cooperation in the field of meteorology,

Нave agreed as follows:

For the improvement of meteorological activities and in accordance with the national legislation of the State of each Party, the Parties shall cooperate through the sharing of information, experience and technology on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.

The Parties shall cooperate in the following areas:

a) Short-term forecasting and nowcasting;

b) Evaluation and analysis of information on the issues of environment and climate change;

c) Application of modem techniques including the use of numerical models in weather forecasts and the use of information from satellites and weather radars for weather forecasts;

d) Developing Early Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Reduction;

e) Calibration of meteorological devices.

For the practical realization of cooperation on the areas listed in Article 2 of this Agreement, the Parties shall cooperate in the following ways:

a) Exchange of scientific and technical information and documents on research and development activities in the field of meteorology which are not prohibited by the national legislation of the State of either Party;

b) Exchange of experts, researchers and consultants;

c) Organization of joint workshops, meetings, seminars, training programs and study tours;

d) Preparation and implementation of joint research and technical projects.

The following institutions shall be authorized for the implementation of this Agreement:

On behalf of the Uzbek Party — the Centre of Нydrometeorological Service at the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet);

On behalf of the Turkish Party — Directorate General of Meteorology of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs of the Republic of Turkey.

The Parties shall immediately notify each other of any change in their authorized institutions through diplomatic channels.

The Parties shall ensure effective protection of intellectual property rights transferred or created under this Agreement, in accordance with the respective national legislation of the State of either Party and international treaties to which they are parties. For the purpose of this Agreement, intellectual property is understood to have the meaning given in Article 2 of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization, done in Stockholm on 14 July 1967.

Expenses arising from the cooperation activities carried out under this Agreement shall be borne as mutually decided on a case-by-case basis by the Parties.

The Parties may invite governmental and academic institutions, private enterprises and non-governmental organizations to participate in the activities of cooperation within the framework of this Agreement.

This Agreement may be amended by mutual written consent of the Parties with the changes and additions which shall be documented with the relevant protocols being an integral part of this Agreement and which shall enter into force in accordance with Article 12 of this Agreement.

Any dispute that may arise from the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be resolved by the Parties through negotiations and consultations.

Upon mutual written agreement, the Parties may agree to share the results of this cooperation with third parties in conformity with the national legislation of the State of each Party.

This Agreement shall not be construed to affect in any way the obligations of the Parties under other international agreements to which their States are parties.

This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the receipt of the last written notification by which the Parties notify each other through diplomatic channels of the completion of their internal legal procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement.

This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of one (1) year. Its validity shall be extended automatically for successive periods of one (1) year, unless one of the Parties notifies the other Party by a written notice through diplomatic channels of its intention to terminate it at least six (6) months before its expiration date.

The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the validity and duration of the projects and activities agreed upon, pursuant to this Agreement and initiated prior to such termination.

Done at Tashkent on 30 April 2018, each in two (2) original copies in the Uzbek, Turkish and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the English text shall prevail.