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cooperation
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PREAMBLE
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...
Determined
to
improve
international
co-operation
in the
suppression
of
illicit traffic
by
sea
, ...
... Recognizing that
eradication
of
illicit traffic
is a
collective
responsibility
of all
States
and that, to that end, co-ordinated
action
within the
framework
of
international
co-operation
is necessary, ...
... Recognizing also the importance of strengthening and enhancing effective
legal
means for
international
co-operation
in
criminal
matters for suppressing the
international
criminal activities
of
illicit traffic
, ...
ARTICLE-2
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... 1. The
purpose
of this
Convention
is to
promote
co-operation
among the
Parties
so that they may
address
more effectively the various
aspects
of
illicit traffic
in
narcotic drugs
and
psychotropic substances
having an
international
dimension
. In carrying out their
obligations
under the
Convention
, the
Parties
shall take necessary
measures
,
including
legislative
and
administrative measures
, in
conformity
with the
fundamental
provisions
of their respective
domestic
legislative
systems
. ...
ARTICLE-3
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... 10. For the
purpose
of
co-operation
among the
Parties
under this
Convention
,
including
, in particular,
co-operation
under
articles
5
,
6
,
7
and
9
,
offences
established
in
accordance
with this
article
shall not be considered as
fiscal offences
or as
political offences
or regarded as politically motivated, without
prejudice
to the
constitutional limitations
and the
fundamental
domestic law
of the
Parties
. ...
... 10. For the
purpose
of
co-operation
among the
Parties
under this
Convention
,
including
, in particular,
co-operation
under
articles
5
,
6
,
7
and
9
,
offences
established
in
accordance
with this
article
shall not be considered as
fiscal offences
or as
political offences
or regarded as politically motivated, without
prejudice
to the
constitutional limitations
and the
fundamental
domestic law
of the
Parties
. ...
ARTICLE-5
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... (g) The
Parties
shall
seek
to conclude
bilateral
and
multilateral treaties
,
agreements
or
arrangements
to enhance the
effectiveness
of
international
co-operation
pursuant to this
article
. ...
ARTICLE-9
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... OTHER FORMS OF
CO-OPERATION
AND
TRAINING
...
... 1. The
Parties
shall
co-operate
closely with one another, consistent with their respective
domestic
legal
and
administrative
systems
, with a
view
to enhancing the
effectiveness
of
law enforcement
action
to
suppress
the
commission
of
offences
established
in
accordance
with
article
3
, paragraph 1. They shall, in particular, on the basis of
bilateral
or
multilateral agreements
or
arrangements
: ...
... (b)
Co-operate
with one another in
conducting
enquiries
, with
respect
to
offences
established
in
accordance
with
article
3
, paragraph 1, having an
international
character
,
concerning
: ...
... 3. The
Parties
shall assist one another to
plan
and
implement
research
and
training programmes
designed to
share
expertise
in the
areas
referred to in paragraph 2 of this
article
and, to this end, shall also, when appropriate, use
regional
and
international
conferences
and seminars to
promote
co-operation
and stimulate
discussion
on
problems
of
mutual
concern
,
including
the
special
problems
and needs of
transit States
. ...
ARTICLE-10
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...
INTERNATIONAL
CO-OPERATION
AND
ASSISTANCE
FOR
TRANSIT STATES
...
... 1. The
Parties
shall
co-operate
, directly or through
competent
international
or
regional organizations
, to assist and
support
transit States
and, in particular,
developing countries
in need of such
assistance
and
support
, to the
extent
possible, through
programmes
of
technical
co-operation
on interdiction and other related
activities
. ...
... 1. The
Parties
shall
co-operate
, directly or through
competent
international
or
regional organizations
, to assist and
support
transit States
and, in particular,
developing countries
in need of such
assistance
and
support
, to the
extent
possible, through
programmes
of
technical
co-operation
on interdiction and other related
activities
. ...
... 3. The
Parties
may conclude
bilateral
or
multilateral agreements
or
arrangements
to enhance the
effectiveness
of
international
co-operation
pursuant to this
article
and may take into
consideration
financial arrangements
in this
regard
. ...
ARTICLE-12
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... 1. The
Parties
shall take the
measures
they deem appropriate to
prevent
diversion
of
substances
in Table I and Table II used for the
purpose
of
illicit manufacture
of
narcotic drugs
or
psychotropic substances
, and shall
co-operate
with one another to this end. ...
... (a)
Establish
and maintain a
system
to
monitor
international trade
in
substances
in Table I and Table II in
order
to
facilitate
the
identification
of
suspicious transactions
. Such
monitoring systems
shall be applied in close
co-operation
with
manufacturers
,
importers
,
exporters
,
wholesalers
and
retailers
, who shall inform the
competent authorities
of
suspicious orders
and
transactions
. ...
ARTICLE-13
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... The
Parties
shall take such
measures
as they deem appropriate to
prevent
trade
in and the
diversion
of
materials
and
equipment
for
illicit production
or
manufacture
of
narcotic drugs
and
psychotropic substances
and shall
co-operate
to this end. ...
ARTICLE-14
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... 3. (a) The
Parties
may
co-operate
to
increase
the
effectiveness
of
eradication
efforts. Such
co-operation
may,
inter alia
,
include
support
, when appropriate, for
integrated
rural
development
leading to
economically
viable
alternatives to
illicit cultivation
.
Factors
such as
access
to
markets
, the
availability
of
resources
and prevailing
socio-economic
conditions
should be taken into
account
before such
rural
development programmes
are
implemented
. The
Parties
may
agree
on any other appropriate
measures
of
co-operation
. ...
... 3. (a) The
Parties
may
co-operate
to
increase
the
effectiveness
of
eradication
efforts. Such
co-operation
may,
inter alia
,
include
support
, when appropriate, for
integrated
rural
development
leading to
economically
viable
alternatives to
illicit cultivation
.
Factors
such as
access
to
markets
, the
availability
of
resources
and prevailing
socio-economic
conditions
should be taken into
account
before such
rural
development programmes
are
implemented
. The
Parties
may
agree
on any other appropriate
measures
of
co-operation
. ...
... 3. (a) The
Parties
may
co-operate
to
increase
the
effectiveness
of
eradication
efforts. Such
co-operation
may,
inter alia
,
include
support
, when appropriate, for
integrated
rural
development
leading to
economically
viable
alternatives to
illicit cultivation
.
Factors
such as
access
to
markets
, the
availability
of
resources
and prevailing
socio-economic
conditions
should be taken into
account
before such
rural
development programmes
are
implemented
. The
Parties
may
agree
on any other appropriate
measures
of
co-operation
. ...
... (c) Whenever they have
common
frontiers
, the
Parties
shall
seek
to
co-operate
in
eradication
programmes
in their respective
areas
along those
frontiers
. ...
ARTICLE-15
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... 3. Each
Party
shall
seek
to ensure that
commercial carriers
and the appropriate
authorities
at points of
entry
and exit and other
customs control
areas
co-operate
, with a
view
to preventing unauthorized
access
to means of
transport
and
cargo
and to
implementing
appropriate
security
measures
. ...
ARTICLE-17
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... 1. The
Parties
shall
co-operate
to the fullest
extent
possible to
suppress
illicit traffic
by
sea
, in
conformity
with the
international law
of the
sea
. ...
ARTICLE-19
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... 1. In
conformity
with their
obligations
under the
Conventions
of the
Universal Postal Union
, and in
accordance
with the basic
principles
of their
domestic legal systems
, the
Parties
shall
adopt
measures
to
suppress
the use of the
mails
for
illicit traffic
and shall
co-operate
with one another to that end. ...
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