MEMORANDUM
between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Cooperation in Combating Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, hereinafter referred to as “Parties”,
Considering that trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances constitutes a serious threat to public health and to society of their respective states;
Being concerned about the enlarged scope of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and gravity of problems affiliated therewith;
Bearing in mind the fact that strengthening the cooperation in combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs will result in the achievement of goals and interests of both countries;
Having noted the provisions of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 and its amending Protocol of 1972, the Convention on Psychoactive Substances of 1971, and the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988, as well as other relevant United Nations resolutions and instruments;
Bearing in mind the norms and principles of international law;
Recognizing the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national legislation of the Parties;
Have agreed on the following:
I
The main areas of cooperation between the Parties are as follows:
a) Reduction of supply and demand in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (hereinafter referred to as drugs) as well as improving administrative methods;
b) Taking joints measures to eliminate illicit drug supply resources;
c) Collaborating on suppression of illicit drug production and trafficking as well as close and coordinated cooperation in international arena;
d) Exchange of information on the experiences and methods of search and discovery of concealed drugs;
e) Exchange of experiences and information on the methods and modus operand used by the drug traffickers;
f) Exchange of information on networks and persons involved in or suspected to be involved in or arrested fro illicit drug trafficking and on new routes of illicit drug transportation;
g) Applying new technical instruments in training courses and exchange of modern technologies in detecting illicit drugs;
h) Providing information on new types of drugs;
i) Exchange of information and experiences on effective on effective educational programmes for the relevant personnel involved in anti-drug campaign;
j) Exchange of information on the legislation and judicial practice in the field of combating illicit drug trafficking;
k) Exchange of information on effective prevention programmes in treatment and rehabilitation of addicts;
l) Exchange of scientific publications, special bulletins and films on drug abuse prevention for the promotion of public awareness;
m) Other areas of common concern in the field of illicit drugs.
II
The Parties will transmit the samples of drugs confiscated on the territories of their respective states to their laboratories equipped up to international standards for the analysis and examination in order to specify their origin, chemical and physical characteristics. The Parties will exchange the results of such analyses if necessary. Upon requests by either Party, operational investigative operations shall be carried out.
III
In order to guarantee the effective cooperation in the performance of this Memorandum, the Parties shall provide for the direct contacts between their respective competent authorities.
The means of communication shall be informed through diplomatic notes in due course.
IV
1. Competent authorities responsible for coordination and implementation of this Memorandum are as indicated hereunder:
a) For the Islamic Republic of Iran
Drug Control Headquaters.
b) For the Republic of Uzbekistan
State Commission for drug Control.
2. Other relevant Ministries and Governmental agencies of the Parties shall also be equally subject to the provisions of this Memorandum.
V
The information and documents either in written or in oral provided under this Memorandum will be treated on confidential, in conformity with national laws and regulations in force, and may be used for operational and other purposes only with the written consent of the supplying Party.
VI
The Parties shall cooperate on promotion and implementation of methods on prevention of addiction and treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, exchange of information and experiences on education and training of their personnel, research and consultation on drug control and, if necessary, on the exchange of experts.
VII
1. The Parties will exchange the national lists of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors under control.
2. In case of amendments of relevant lists of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors under control, the other Party may consider introducing such amendments into its relevant national lists.
VIII
1. The Parties may provide information upon their own initiative.
2. These requests must be made in writing through fax or e-mail.
3. The request should include the following information:
a- Name of the requesting authority;
b- Name of the requested authority;
c- Subject and background of the case and other information of the request.
4. If the request is not accepted, the requested Party shall without delay inform the requesting Party of the reason. The request may be refused in whole or partly within the Memorandum, if the requested Party is of the opinion that execution of the request would prejudice its sovereignty, security or other essential interests, or it would conflict with its laws or international commitments.
IX
In order to achieve coordination and promote the positive results of cooperation on the basis of this Memorandum, the Parties shall, with mutual agreement, hold consultations and they agree to host alternatively the meetings annually to review periodically the situation dealing with drugs and progress made on implementation of this Memorandum. In these meetings, new areas for cooperation in the framework of this Memorandum shall be raised and approved, if agreed by the relevant competent authorities of the Parties.
X
This Memorandum shall not effect the responsibilities of the Parties with respect to other international agreements to which they are parties.
XI
The English language shall be used by the Parties for implementing cooperation within the framework of this Memorandum.
XII
Any disputed issues that may arise in connection with the application or interpretation of the provision of this Memorandum shall be resolved by the Parties through consultations and negotiations.
This Memorandum may be modified or amended by the mutual written advance consent of the Parties.
Done in Tehran on 22 Khordad 1379 A.H., which corresponds to 11 June 2000, in two originals in Persian, Uzbek, and English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of divergency of interpretation of the provisions of the present Memorandum, the English text shall prevail.
For the Government For the Government
of the Islamic Republic of the Republic of
of Iran Uzbekistan
Kamal Kharazi Abdol’Aziz Kamelov
Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Foreign Affairs