Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile and the Free Udmurtia Movement

The Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile, representing the interests of the Tatar people and the citizens of the Republic of Tatarstan in the restoration of independence and sovereignty in accordance with the 1990 Declaration of State Sovereignty and the results of the 1992 referendum, on the one hand, and the Free Udmurtia Movement, advocating the restoration of Udmurtia’s statehood and sovereignty in accordance with the 1990 Declaration, on the other hand,

recognizing their shared values of freedom, democracy, self-determination, and resistance to colonial oppression, and seeking to strengthen solidarity among national movements,

have concluded this Agreement as follows:

Article 1. Objectives of Cooperation

1.1. To develop cooperation aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of the Tatar and Udmurt peoples, promoting the decolonization and de-imperialization of the Russian Federation, and advancing international recognition of the sovereignty of the republics.

1.2. To exchange experience, coordinate activities, and develop joint strategies against political, cultural, and economic discrimination, militarization, and other forms of oppression.

Article 2. Main Areas of Cooperation

2.1. Information: exchange of information materials; preparation and publication of joint statements, analytical materials, and other informational products covering the activities of the Parties.

2.2. Political: coordination of efforts in engagement with international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, the OSCE, and others; participation in international conferences, forums, seminars, and consultations.

2.3. Cultural: implementation of programs aimed at preserving and promoting the languages, cultures, and histories of the Tatar and Udmurt peoples; organization of webinars, cultural festivals, and other events.

2.4. Organizational: cooperation in fundraising, the preparation and implementation of grant projects, as well as mutual legal and advisory support.

2.5. Additional areas of cooperation: may be determined by mutual agreement of the Parties.

Article 3. Final Provisions

3.1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon signature and shall remain in effect indefinitely.

3.2. The Agreement may be terminated by mutual consent of the Parties.

3.3. Any amendments or additions to this Agreement shall be made by mutual consent of the Parties.

On behalf of the Government of Independent Tatarstan in Exile:
Marat Akhmerov

On behalf of the Free Udmurtia Movement:
Sergey Antonov