The Republic of Abkhazia and the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,
Expressing their determination to develop the traditional friendly relations between the Parties;
Basing on the universal right of peoples to self-determination and free development;
Affirming the mutual recognition and respect for the sovereignty, independence and inviolability of borders within the territories defined by the Constitution of the Parties;
Reaffirming the fundamental importance of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the Parties, signed on January 24, 1993;
agreed to declare as follows:
The Parties attach fundamental importance to the continuation of the dialogue on the interstate, intergovernmental and interdepartmental levels in order to improve the efficiency of interaction between the Parties and to give further relevant substance to their relationship;
The Parties emphasize the importance of specific measures to be taken in order to ensure the development of a dynamic and comprehensive cooperation between the Parties;
The Parties shall take effective measures for the practical implementation of previously signed agreements furthering efforts to extend the legal framework of bilateral relations;
The Parties express confidence that the arrangements reached shall sustainably serve the interests of the peoples of the Parties;
The Parties deem it necessary to make additional efforts while expanding cooperation in trade, economic, social, humanitarian, scientific, educational and cultural spheres;
The Parties shall promote the development of direct inter-regional contacts and networking between universities, scientific and cultural institutions, as well as the business communities of the Parties;
In view of the fast growth and potential of unifying processes occurring in Eurasia, the Parties agreed to coordinate efforts on issues related to their participation in the Eurasian integration processes;
Taking into account the current international practice, constantly developing cooperation and the legal framework of relations between the Republic of Abkhazia and the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, the Parties have agreed to instruct the Foreign Ministries to perform desired work in order to intensify inter-agency cooperation and coordination of efforts while addressing foreign policy issues of mutual interest.
The President The President
of the Republic of Abkhazia of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic
