Joint Declaration in relation to Articles 26, 32 and 37

Joint Declaration in relation to Articles 26, 32 and 37

The Parties shall ensure that the issuing of visas and residents' permits in conformity with the laws and regulations of the Member States and Russia respectively is conducted in a manner consistent with the principles of the concluding document of the CSCE Bonn Conference, in particular with a view to facilitating the prompt entry, stay and movement of businessmen in the Member States and in Russia. Such efforts shall apply in particular to key personnel referred to in Article 32 and to the sellers of cross-border services referred to in Article 37, and ensure that the administrative procedures do not nullify or impair the benefits accruing to any Party under these Articles of the Agreement.

The Parties agree that an important element in this context is the timely conclusion of re-admission agreements between the Member States and Russia.

The Cooperation Council shall regularly review the evolution of the situation in these areas.