Article 8

Article 8

The Parties shall support the founders and the company established by them in obtaining under the established procedure, all necessary permits related to the design and construction of the gas pipeline, as well as supplies of required machinery and equipment, construction works and other services.

The company shall select contractors, suppliers of material and technical resources and organizations providing services necessary for the construction and operation of the gas pipeline on the basis of tender procedures.

The Parties shall instruct the relevant state authorities to ensure, in accordance with the legislation of the States of the Parties, simplified procedures to cross the borders of the States of the Parties for experts, materials, construction and assembly equipment necessary for the construction and operation of the gas pipeline.