Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to sign an alliance treaty to jointly combat challenges, Turanews.kz reports citing Zakon.kz.
In the document it was stated that the alliance relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan will be established on the basis of comprehensive cooperation, trust, equal consideration of legal and national interests, mutual respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of state borders, as well as conscience fulfillment of obligations.
In the event of a situation that a threat of armed attack by third states, the parties will immediately conduct appropriate consultations with each other, both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of the agreement. It is considered to take measures to settle it in a peaceful way within the framework of international organizations.
In addition, it is said that the parties are obliged not to participate in any blocs or alliances, to refuse to participate in activities directed against the other party.
The draft Treaty provides for the expansion of cooperation in the military, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, in addition to the field of civil defense and energy.