AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC

OF UZBEKISTAN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

REGARDING MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN

CUSTOMS MATTERS

Tashkent, 30th of March, 2011

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in the Uzbek language

Article 1. Definitions

Article 2. Scope of the Agreement

Article 3. Assistance on Request

Article 4. Spontaneous Assistance

Article 5. Technical Assistance

Article 6. Delivery /Notification

Article 7. Form and Substance of Requests for Assistance

Article 8. Execution of Requests

Article 9. The form in which information is to be communicated

Article 10. Exceptions to the Obligation to Provide Assistance

Article 11. Obligation to Observe Confidentiality

Article 12. Use of Information

Article 13. Files. Documents and Witnesses

Article 14. Costs

Article 15. Implementation

Article 16. Entry into Force and Termination

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties",

Considering that the offences against Customs laws are prejudicial to the economic, fiscal, commercial, trade and cultural interests of their respective states,

Considering the importance of assuring the accurate assessment of Customs duties and other taxes on the importation and exportation of goods, as well as the accurate determination of the value and origin of such goods,

Recognizing the need for intentional cooperation in matters related to the administration and enforcement of the Customs laws,

Convinced that action against Customs offences can be made more effective by cooperation between Customs Authorities of their States,

Having regard to the Recommendations of the Customs Cooperation Council on Mutual Administrative Assistance of December 5, 1953,

Having regard also to the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of December 20,1988,

have agreed as follows:

Article 1. Definitions

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