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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementbetween the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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Comments by LexUzSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, hereinafter referred to jointly as “the Parties” and individually as “the Party”,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementStriving to strengthen existing relations between the States of the Parties,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementDesiring to develop cooperation in the fields of science, vocational and higher education based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementConsidering the existing national legislation of the States of the Parties in the fields of science, vocational and higher education,
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 1
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties in accordance with the national legislation of their respective States shall develop cooperation in the fields of science, vocational and higher education between two States based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties promote and strengthen cooperation in the following areas within their competences and in accordance with the national legislation of their respective States:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. Exchange of information on innovations and legislation in the fields of science, higher and vocational education;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. Establishment of direct relations and implementation of joint projects between scientific, vocational and higher education institutions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. Exchange of students and their mutual participation in competitions, contests, conferences and other events;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. Exchange of educators and researchers, implementation of trainings and joint projects in the field of their professional development and skill enhancement;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element5. Implementation of dual degree programs between higher education institutions;
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element7. Mutual participation in seminars, conferences and other events held in the territories of the States of the Parties, organization of joint events;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element8. Mutual teaching of Uzbek and Azerbaijani languages;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element9. Exchange of information on the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element10. Stimulation of joint scientific research, including innovations in the fields of engineering and technology, and implementation of joint projects in these fields;
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 3
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementStarting from the 2026-2027 academic year, each year the Parties allocate 10 quotas on a reciprocal basis for studying at the bachelorʼs, masterʼs and doctoral (doctor of philosophy program) levels of higher education within the period determined by the educational program.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIssues related to the selection of candidates, duration of study, and funding of their studies shall be determined through the exchange of letters between the Parties via diplomatic channels.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 4
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe competent authorities of the Parties in connection with the implementation of this Agreement are as follows:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn behalf of the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan — the Ministry of Science and Education;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan — the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties shall inform each other in writing through diplomatic channels in the event of any changes to the competent authorities.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementFunding of the activities within the framework of this Agreement shall be conditional upon the available budget of both Parties.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 5
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn order to implement this Agreement, the Parties may create appropriate working and expert groups, adopt action plans and other cooperation programs.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties may exchange information and coordinate activities using email, video conferencing or other means of communication.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties may decide to invite relevant experts or organizations, to provide information to meetings of the Parties.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThis Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties, arising from other international agreements to which their States are Parties.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 7
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementAny disputes that may arise from the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be amicably resolved by negotiations and consultations between the Parties.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Parties on the basis of written mutual consent may make additions and amendments to this Agreement in the form of separate Protocols being an integral part of this Agreement and entering into force in accordance with Article 9 of this Agreement.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 9
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThis Agreement is concluded for a period of 5 (five) years and shall enter into force on the date of receiving of the last written notification of the Parties through diplomatic channels, confirming the completion of the respective internal procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementUnless one of the Parties notifies the other Party in writing through diplomatic channels of its intention to terminate this Agreement at least 6 (six) months before the date of its expiration, the Agreement shall automatically be extended for subsequent five-year periods.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe termination of this Agreement shall not affect the activities and projects already in progress or executed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementDone at Baku on July 2, 2025, in two original copies, each in the Uzbek, Azerbaijani and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn case of any divergence in interpretation of this Agreement, the English text shall prevail.
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