The agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on cooperation in the field of environmental protection

of December 22, 2004

The government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan which are hereinafter referred to as with the Parties

confirming commitment to the purposes and the principles of Articles of organization of the United Nations,

proceeding from the friendship existing between both states and for the purpose of further cooperation increase in the field of environmental protection,

understanding the responsibility to the present and future generations for prevention of ecological disasters, catastrophic crashes and degradation of the environment, and also for providing ecological safety in the adjacent territories,

considering requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of environmental protection,

agreed as follows:

Article 1

The parties perform cooperation in the field of environmental protection, rational use and reproduction of natural resources, being guided by the principles of sustainable development on the basis of equality and mutual advantage.

Article 2

For the purpose of implementation of this agreement of the Party appoint competent authorities:

from the Russian Side - the Ministry of natural resources of the Russian Federation;

from the Kazakhstan Side - the Ministry of environmental protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In case of change of names or functions of competent authorities of the Party timely inform each other through diplomatic channels.

Article 3

Types of cooperation are determined by the Parties jointly according to the legislation and ecological programs of the states of the Parties.

Article 4

The cooperation of the Parties is performed in the following main directions:

protection of atmospheric air against pollution;

research, rational use, protection and protection from pollution of water objects;

it is sewn up the environment from radiative effects;

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