Соглашение о сотрудничестве между Министерством индустрии и торговли Республики Казахстан и Министерством торговли и индустрии Республики Сингапур

     За Министерство                             За Министерство




     индустрии и торговли                        торговли и индустрии




     Республики Казахстан                        Республики Сингапур




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AGREEMENT ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND THE MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY OF

THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties"), express the aspiration to:

Promote cooperation between both countries with a view to developing trade and economic relations;

Develop cooperation in the fields of industrial standards and technical regulations, based on the principles and norms accepted by international organisations on standartisation;

Exchange information, experience, and technologies on developing and realising innovation-oriented industrial programs; and

Render assistance in the process of accession by the Parties to international economic organisations;

Have agreed as follows:

Article 1

The Parties shall, in accordance with the respective laws of the States of the Parties, promote the further development of trade and economic collaboration within their purview as provided by this Agreement.

Article 2

The Parties shall assist in efforts to harmonise national standards with international standards and requirements of the States of the Parties, establish direct communication between relevant bodies on standardisation and technical regulations, and exchange information on national standards, technical regulations and related documents on standardisation.

Article 3

The Parties shall endeavor to exchange experience and knowledge on developing and realising innovation-oriented industrial programs, representing mutual interest for the Parties, including the rendering of technical assistance and consultation with relevant experts.

Article 4

The Party from the Republic of Singapore, which is a member state of the World Trade Organization (WTO), shall render assistance and support, including training and advice, in the matter of the Republic of Kazakhstan's accession to the WTO.

Article 5

The Parties shall endeavor to enhance the understanding and knowledge of business opportunities in both countries. To this end, the Kazakhstan Party may consider setting up a business centre in Singapore to provide a base and support for Kazakhstan companies venturing into Asia and beyond.

Article 6

1. The Parties shall encourage business collaboration in the private sector in the following fields:

(a) Defence Industry

(b) E-Government

(d) Oil and Gas, including production/import of supporting equipment

(e) Petrochemicals and Chemicals

(f) Electronics

(g) Civil Aviation, including airport management and consultancy

(h) Industrial and Technology Parks

(i) Finance and Insurance

(j) Information Communications Technology (ICT)

2. Collaboration may be in the form of providing consultancy and technical services, management, exchange of information and experience and joint development and ventures.

Article 7

The Parties shall promote the participation of representatives from their private sector in trade exhibitions, fairs and other similar events which take place in their respective countries.

Article 8

The Parties shall endeavor to carry out an exchange of information on the legislation of their countries, training schedules, such as in the areas of professional skills, developing innovations and related issues, and also periodic publications and statistical data.

Article 9

1. Cooperation between the Parties within the framework of this Agreement shall be carried out according to a Plan of Measures, to be mutually agreed upon the Parties.

2. With a view of implementation of the Agreement the Parties may establish a Joint Commission.

Article 10

The Parties shall consider sharing expenses related to the exchange of experience and knowledge and related expenses arising from the implementation of this Agreement.

Article 11

This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written consent of the Parties through an exchange of letters. The amendments shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement.

Article 12

Any dispute regarding the interpretation, application or implementation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be resolved amicably through consultations and negotiations between the Parties.

Article 13

1. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signing, and shall remain in force until terminated by either Party giving six (6) months' written notice in advance through the diplomatic channel to the other Party of its intention to terminate it.

2. The termination of this Agreement shall not affect on:

the rights and obligations of the Parties arising from this Agreement prior to such termination; or

any transaction or agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement but not fully performed prior to such termination.

3. This Agreement is signed in two originals, each in the English, Kazakh and Russian languages, all texts being equally authentic.

4. In case of divergence in interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the English language text shall prevail.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the representatives of the Parties being duly authorised have signed this Agreement, in the Republic of Singapore, on the __th day of November 2003.

For the Ministry of Industry and Trade    For the Ministry of Trade and Industry




of the Republic of Kazakhstan             of the Republic of Singapore




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       [Name & Designation]                         [Name & Designation]