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Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of construction of hydroelectric power stations "Khudafarin" and "Maiden Tower" on the Araz River and use of energy and water resources.

Type of law
Agreement
Source

Abstract
By the Law № 272-VQ of 14 June 2016, the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of construction of hydroelectric power stations "Khudafarin" and "Maiden Tower" on the Araz River and use of energy and water resources has been approved. The Parties agree upon use and conservation of energy and water resources, electricity transition, biodiversity conservation and protection of cultural heritage. A Joint Technical Committee shall be established to control all stages of the construction. This Agreement may be amended by mutual written consent. The dispute may be solved through negotiation or consultation.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Agreement enters into force on the date of the declaration of all national legal requirements are fulfilled by both contracting governments.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə İran İslam Respublikası Hökuməti arasında Araz çayı üzərində “Xudafərin” və “Qız Qalası” hidroqovşaqlarının və su elektrik stansiyalarının tikintisinin davam etdirilməsi, istismarı, energetika və su ehtiyatlarından istifadə sahəsində əməkdaşlıq haqqında Saziş.