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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 Serbia
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn economic cooperation
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element[Registered in the State register of international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 4, 2025. Registration No. 4606-RS-2025-H]
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 Serbia (hereinafter referred to as the “Contracting Parties”),
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementConfirming the friendly relations between their States and inhabitants,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementDesiring to promote the development of economic cooperation in the fields of mutual interest on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and reciprocity,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementConsidering the mutual benefits arising from increased trade and the desire to further strengthen their relations, especially through the promotion of bilateral trade, economic ties and closer cooperation, and
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementConsidering the obligations of their respective States under international agreements,
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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 element1. The Contracting Parties, within the framework of their national legislation and with due regard to their international obligations, shall make their best efforts to develop and strengthen economic cooperation on the widest possible scale and in all fields deemed to be of their mutual interest and benefit.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. The cooperation carried out under this Agreement shall be aimed at:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementexploiting economic potential in order to further strengthen bilateral economic relations;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementintensifying bilateral economic relations, particularly by increasing trade turnover, as well as in the areas of investment, innovation and organising of economic events;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdeveloping transport infrastructure; and
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdeveloping interregional economic cooperation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 2
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Contracting Parties shall strive to create favourable conditions to strengthen economic cooperation, especially by:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdeveloping cooperation between business entities based in the states of the Contracting Parties, including in the following fields: light industry, chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, medicine and digital healthcare, energy industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metal industry, machinery, agriculture, IT sector and start-ups, and others;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementfacilitating and supporting exchanges of business and economic information, and contacts between their authorities on economic cooperation;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementencouraging joint manufacturing in areas of mutual benefit;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementfundamental interaction in certification and standardisation;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementassisting each other with the organisation of fairs, exhibitions, symposiums and similar events;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementencouraging the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in bilateral economic exchanges;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementpromoting trade in goods and services and long-term cooperation in industry, infrastructure, telecommunications, transport and environmental protection; and
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdeveloping cooperation in the field of tourism.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 3
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn accordance with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the Contracting Parties shall provide to each other the Most favoured-nation treatment (MFN).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 4
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. The Contracting Parties hereby establish the Joint Uzbek-Serbian Commission on Economic Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as the “Joint Commission”).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. The main objectives of the Joint Commission shall be as follows:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto monitor cooperation under this Agreement;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto identify areas of cooperation between the Contracting Parties and to make recommendations in this regard;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto develop and adopt coordinated measures to increase volumes and expand the range of mutual trade turnover;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto develop proposals aimed at expanding the possibilities of cooperation between the business communities of the two countries;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto exchange information of mutual interest, including on legislation and economic programmes;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto promote a coordinated policy in the field of transport and transit, development of international transport communications and logistics infrastructure;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto protect and promote the rights and legitimate interests of subjects of foreign economic activity of the Contracting Parties;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto identify problems impeding bilateral trade and economic cooperation and to propose measures to resolve them; and
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 5
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Joint Commission shall be composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties; where necessary, representatives of business communities may also be invited to participate in its work.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 6
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. The Joint Commission shall meet once a year or when necessary at the request of either Contracting Party alternately in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Serbia.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. On the initiative of either Contracting Party, an extraordinary meeting of the Joint Commission may be convened or a meeting of the chairpersons may be initiated.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. The dates and the agenda of the meetings of the Joint Commission shall be agreed by both Contracting Parties.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. The host Contracting Party shall take minutes of the meeting of the Joint Commission, which shall be signed by the heads of both delegations at the end of the meeting.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 7
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe provisions of this Agreement shall apply without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Contracting Parties under other international agreements to which their States are parties.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 8
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementAny disputes and issues arising from the implementation or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled between the Contracting Parties by consultations and negotiations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 9
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementEither Contracting Party may suspend the Agreement in whole or in part for reasons of national security, public order or public health. The other Contracting Party shall be notified of the suspension of the present Agreement through diplomatic channels at least 72 hours prior to the introduction of such a measure.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementArticle 10
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth (30) day after the date of receipt of the last of the notifications by which the Contracting Parties notify each other that all internal legal procedures required for the entry into force of the Agreement have been completed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. This Agreement is concluded for a period of five (5) years and shall be automatically extended for successive similar periods, unless either Contracting Party submits a written notification to the other of its intention to terminate the Agreement six (6) months prior to the expiration of any such period.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the Contracting Parties with separate protocols, which shall constitute an integral part of the Agreement and shall enter into force in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementDone in Tashkent, on October 28, 2025, in two originals, in the Uzbek, Serbian and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of divergence in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.
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