Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 1179 in Riga 2009 (13 October. 2. § 69) For the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of defence and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic on cooperation in defense and military relations Issued under Cabinet installations Act article 31 2 of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1. Republic of Latvia Ministry of defence and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic on cooperation in defense and military relations (hereinafter referred to as the agreement) with these terms are accepted and approved. 2. Contractual commitments coordinated by the Ministry of Defense. 3. the agreement shall enter into force for the period specified in article 7 and in order. Prime Minister v. dombrovsky Defense Minister I.V. lieģis adopted and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of 13 October 2009. the Regulation No. 1179 of the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of defence and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic on cooperation in defense and military relations of the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of defence and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic, hereinafter referred to as the "parties", having regard to the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty of 4 April; having regard to the June 19, 1951 in London signed the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in the Member States of the agreement on the status of their forces (NATO sofa); in view of the year 2000 on 16 October in Prague, signed by the Government of the Republic of Latvia and Czech Republic agreement on mutual protection of classified information; contributing to international security and stability, the strengthening of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as well as the Organization for security and cooperation in Europe and the functioning of the European Union; Desiring to reinforce the national good and cordial relations; in an effort to supplement and strengthen cooperation in areas of common interest; have agreed as follows: article 1 the purpose of the contract 1.1. This agreement forms the basis for cooperation between the parties for the implementation of the defence and military matters, a common area of interest. 1.2. the Parties shall implement this agreement in accordance with their national laws and international obligations.   Article 2 areas of cooperation and Collaboration 2.1 is implemented in English, and can include the following areas: (a)), security and defence policy; (b) the military education and training); c) humanitarian, peacekeeping and crisis management operations; d) other areas by mutual agreement. 2.2. Forms of cooperation are the following: (a)) visits, working meetings and workshops; b) consultancy, exchanges of experience; (c) military training and exercises); (d)), logistic information and staff exchanges; e) cultural and sport activities; (f) other measures) by mutual agreement of the parties. 2.3. the execution of this agreement can be entered into a separate agreement.   3. Article planning at the end of each year, the Parties shall agree on common measures next year and, if necessary, prepare a detailed cooperation plan. Such a plan may be amended at any time by mutual agreement between the parties.   Article 4 financial aspects of each party to bear its own costs with the implementation of this agreement, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.   Article 5 PROTECTION of information with classified information arising or exchanged in the framework of the implementation of this agreement, acting under the conditions laid down in the relevant international treaties, which were concluded between States parties.   Article 6 disputes any dispute related to the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved amicably through negotiation between the parties and will not be passed on to fixing a national or international court or to any third party.   Article 7 final issues 7.1. this Agreement shall enter into force at the time of signature. It is concluded for an unlimited period, unless one of the Parties six months in advance and in writing to the other party notice of its intention to terminate this agreement. 7.2 Notwithstanding the expiry of this agreement, article 4 (financial aspects) and article 6 (disagreement) provisions will be respected until all outstanding payments and requirements will be addressed. 7.3. This agreement may be amended at any time by written agreement of the parties. Amendments shall enter into force when it is signed by the last party. 7.4. With the entry into force of this Agreement shall lapse on 29 November 1993 in Prague signed an agreement on mutual cooperation between the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of defence and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic. Signed................................................................. " in two original copies in the English language, one for each party.  

Ministry of defence of the Republic of Latvia, on behalf of the Minister of defence of the Czech Republic Ministry of defence on behalf of the Minister of defence agreement BETWEEN the MINISTRY OF defence OF the REPUBLIC OF Latvia AND the MINISTRY OF defence OF the CZECH REPUBLIC ON COOPERATION IN the FIELD OF defence AND MILITARY relations

The Ministry of defence of the Republic of Latvia and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic, hereinafter referred to as "the parties", Referring to the provision of the North Atlantic Treaty, dated 4 April 1949; Having regard to the "agreement but Weena the parties to the North Atlantic Treaty regarding the status of their forces (NATO sofa), signed in London on 19 June 1951; Bearing in mind the "agreement but Weena the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of the Czech Republic Concerning the Mutual Protection of Classified Information,", signed in Prague on 16 October 2000; Contributing to the enhancement of international security and stability within the framework of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as well as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the European Union; Willing to intensify the good and cordial relations between their countries; (Menu rngton Line4) it and the reinforc complemen cooperation in areas of common interest; Have agreed as follows: article 1 purpose AND scope 1.1 this Agreement to establish the framework for cooperation in the defence and military matters between the parties in the areas of mutual interest. 1.2. This agreement shall be implemented by the parties in accordanc with national law and international commitment of their countries.   Article 2 areas AND forms OF COOPERATION 2.1 Cooperation shall be carried out in the English language and may include the following areas: (a) defence and security policy); (b) the military education and training); (c) the humanitarian, peacekeeping and) crisis management operations; (d) other areas upon mutual consent) of the parties. 2.2. The forms of the cooperation shall be as follows: (a) at it, working) official meetings and seminars; (b) consultation, exchange of) experience; (c) military training and exercises); (d) exchange of information, materials) and personnel; e) cultural and sports activities; (f) other activities upon mutual consent) of the parties. 2.3. The execution of the provision of this agreement can be the subject of separate arrangements.   Article 3 PLANNING By the end of each year, the Parties shall agree on common activities for the next year and, if not, shall prepare a detailed cessary plan of cooperation. Such plan may be changed at any time upon mutual consent of the parties.   Article 4 FINANCIAL aspects Unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the parties, each Party shall incur costs in its own relations to the execution of this agreement.   Article 5 SECURITY OF Classified information generated or exchanged INFORMATION as a result of the execution of this Agreement shall be treated in accordanc with the provision as set forth in international agreements concluded by respectiv the parties ' countries.   Article 6 Any dispute of the DISPUTE arising from the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be resolved amicably by negotiation between the parties and shall not be referred to a national or international tribunal or any other third party for men to settle.   Article 7 FINAL PROVISION 7.1. This agreement shall enter into force on the date of the signature. It shall remain in force for an unlimited period of time, unless either Party to the other in the notifu writing six months in advance of its intention to terminate this agreement. 7.2. Notwithstanding termination of this agreement, the provision of article 4 (Financial aspects) and article 6 (Dispute) shall be observed until all outstanding payments and claims are settled. 7.3. This agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written consent of the parties. Such amendments shall enter into force is on the date of the last signature. 7.4. On the date of entry into force of this agreement, the "agreement between the Ministry of defence of the Republic of Latvia and the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic on Mutual Cooperation", signed in Prague on 29 November 1993 shall be terminated. Signed in........................................ .on........................ " in two originals in the English language, one for each Party.  

For the Ministry of defence of the Republic of Latvia Minister of defence For the Ministry of defence of the Czech Republic Minister of defence