AGREEMENT
between the Government of the Republic of Latvia
and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
on Mutual Visa-Free Travels for Diplomatic Passports Holders
The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the
Government of the Republic of Latvia, hereinafter referred
to as the "Parties",
desiring to strengthen the amicable links between both
States,
seeking to facilitate the entry and exit, as well as the
travels between citizens of the Republic of Latvia and of the
Republic of Uzbekistan, who are holders of valid diplomatic
passports,
have agreed as follows:
Article 1
1. Citizens of the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of
Uzbekistan who are holders of valid diplomatic passports may
enter, exit and transit through the territory of the Republic of
Latvia or the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan without
visas.
2. Persons mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Article may
stay in the territory of the Republic of Latvia or the territory
of the Republic of Uzbekistan without visas for duration of no
more than ninety (90) days in any 180-day period.
Article 2
1. Holders of valid diplomatic passports of the Republic
of Latvia and the Republic of Uzbekistan assigned to a diplomatic
or consular representation may enter, exit and stay in the
territory of the Republic of Latvia or the territory of the
Republic of Uzbekistan without a visa during the term of their
mission.
2. Same rules shall apply to the family members of the
persons mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Article, provided that
they hold valid diplomatic passports.
Article 3
The visa exemption established under this Agreement shall not
release the holders of valid diplomatic passports from the
obligation to respect the laws and regulations of the Republic of
Latvia or the Republic of Uzbekistan, including those on
registration (accreditation), stay and movement of foreign
nationals.
Article 4
Each Party reserves the right to deny entry or stay of the
holder of a valid diplomatic passport in the territory of the
Republic of Latvia or the Republic of Uzbekistan if the person is
deemed undesirable.
Article 5
1. The Parties shall exchange through diplomatic channels
specimens of the diplomatic passports in circulation within
thirty (30) days after the date of signing of this Agreement.
2. The Parties shall exchange through diplomatic channels
specimens of new modification diplomatic passports, including a
detailed description of these documents, no later than thirty
(30) days prior to their introduction.
Article 6
1. Each Party may suspend, either in whole or in part,
the implementation of this Agreement by reasons of public order,
national security or protection of public health.
2. The suspension shall take effect thirty (30) days
after the notification thereof has been sent to the other Party
through diplomatic channels.
Article 7
Disputes arising from the interpretation or application of
this Agreement shall be settled by means of negotiations and
consultations through diplomatic channels.
Article 8
This Agreement may be amended by written agreement of the
Parties in form of separate protocols which shall form integral
parts of this Agreement.
Article 9
1. This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period
of time and shall enter into force on the day of receipt of the
last written notification through diplomatic channels on the
completion of internal legal procedures necessary for its entry
into force.
2. Each Party may terminate this Agreement by giving
written notification to the other Party through diplomatic
channels. In this case, the Agreement shall be terminated ninety
(90) days after the date of receipt of such notification.
Done at Tashkent on the 28 May of 2014, in duplicate, in
Latvian, Uzbek and English languages, all texts being equally
authentic. In case of divergence in interpretation, the English
text shall prevail.
For the Government of the
Republic of Latvia
Edgars Rinkēvičs
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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For the Government of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
Abdulaziz Kamilov Minister of Foreign Affairs
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