each case the Parties may agree on a different procedure for funding pursuant to
the legislation of the Parties.
Article 8
Relationship with Other International Treaties
This Agreement shall not interfere with the rights and obligations of each of the
Parties under other international treaties they are parties to.
Article 9
Dispute Resolution
Disputes over interpretation and application of this Agreement shall be
resolved through consultation and negotiations of the Parties.
Article 10
Working Languages
In the framework of the cooperation under this Agreement, Russian and
Chinese shall be the working languages.
Article 11
Depositary
The Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization shall be the
Depositary of this Agreement.
The original of this Agreement shall be deposited with the Depositary that
within fifteen days from the date of its signing will send the certified copies thereof
to the Parties.
Article 12
Final Provisions
1. This Agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and it shall enter into
force on the thirtieth day after the date of receipt by the Depositary of the fourth
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