1. İşbu MZ, Tarafların, bu MZ'nin yürürlüğe girmesi için gerekli iç yasal sürecin tamamlandığını birbirlerine diplomatik yollarla bildirdikleri son yazılı bildirimin alındığı tarihi takip eden otuzuncu günde yürürlüğe girer. . İşbu MZ, süresiz olarak akdedilmiştir ve Taraflardan her biri, bu MZ'yi sona erdirme niyetini diğer tarafa yazılı olarak bildirmek suretiyle işbu MZ'yi sona erdirebilir. Bu durumda, yazılı bildirimin alındığı tarihten üç ay sonra işbu MZ feshedilir. İşbu MZ'nin feshi, buradaki hükümler uyarınca tamamlanacak olan fesih tarihinde devam etmekte olan işlemleri etkilemeyecektir. Bu MZ, 4 Aralık 2025 tarihinde Ankara'da, Türkçe, Arapça ve İngilizce dillerinde, her biri eşit derecede geçerli olmak üzere iki orijinal (o nüsha (halinde (imzalanmıştır. | Bu (MZ'nin yorumlanmasında farklılık olması halinde İngilizce metin geçerlidir. 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The Parties shall hereby establish a Joint Customs Committee (hereinafter referred to as — the “JCC”) between the Customs Administrations of the Republic of Türkiye and Syrian Arab Republic to promote cooperation in customs matters, . The JCC shall be conducted in accordance with #4e Agreemen! between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters, signed in Ankata, Türkiye, on 29 July 2003, and shall carry out its functions under this MoU. . The development of cooperation in all aspects between the Customs Administrations of the Parties shall be conducted within the scope of the JCC and its Working Groups. FUNCTLIONS OF THE JCC ARTICLE 2? . The JCC shall coordinate, encourage and develop cooperation in customs matters between the Parties as well as define the major areas and directions of cooperation. . The JCC shall coordinate cooperation between the Parties in the following areas:
a) exploring the ways and possibilities paving the way for enhanced cooperation on customs matters;
b) collaborating through joint efforts in order to facilitate, simplify and secure border-crossings and provide efficient customs formalities;
c) sharing experiences on knowledge and best practices with regard to customs policies and procedures, customs enforcement, modemization programs, and supply chain security;
d) development and improvement of technologies used in
customs procedures and customs inspection with a view to ensuring the accuracy of data on goods moved;
e) implementation of projects directed at raising effectiveness of customs controls and facilitating customs procedures by exchanging information;
f) cooperatlon in law enforcement in customs matters, prompt bilateral actions against smugeling and protection of intellectual property rights; İİ
g) any other matter in the field of customs deemed necessary by theJCC, within the framework of #he Agreement between #he Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of ihe Syrian Arab Republic on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. STRUCTURE OF THE JCC ARTICLE 3 . The Parties shall duly designate their members of the JCC and inform the other Party on any çhanges thereto. , The Heads of the Customs Administrations of the Parties shall be the co-Heads of the JCC. . The heads of the related structural divisions of the Customs Administrations of the Parties shall be the heads of the Working Groups of the İCC, as appropriate. . Customs staff shall attend as members to the JCC and Working Group meetings, as appropriate. . The functions stipulated in paragraphs 2 and 3 above may be delegated to other members of the delegation provided that the other Party is duly informed. . Established Working Groups within the frame of the JCC shall be:
a) the Turkish-Syrian Working Group on international
cooperation and training;
b) the Turkish-Syrian Working Group on cooperation in law enforcement in customs matters;
c) the Turkish-Syrian Working Group on risk management
and customs control;
d) the Turkish-Syrian Working Group on information
technology.
. Additional Working Groups may be established by the JCC for the development of cooperation in other customs area5. . The Working Groups shall be guided by this MoU and the decisions adopted at the meetings of the JCC. . The Working Groups shall report regularly to the JCC on progress and results of their work and activities. MEETİNGS OF THE JCC ARTICLE 4 . Meetings of the JCC shall be held alternately in the Republic of Türkiye and Syrian Arab Republic, ideally, once a year. . The date of the meeting and agenda items shali be negotiated by the Parties at least a month before the meeting. Other issues may be proposed by the co-Heads of the JCC during the deliberations as any other business. . Bach Party may invite representatives of other governmental bodies and experts related to issues evaluated within the JCC to participate in meetings. . The representatives of the Parties may hold consultations on urgent issues between the regular meetings of the JCC and adopt Joint decisions on the issue discussed and incorporate it into the minutes of the next meeting of the JCC, . Decisions adopted at the meetings of the JCC shall be put on record which shall be signed by the co-Heads at the end of the meetings. . Working language of the JCC and its Working Groups shall be the official languages of the Parties or English, as appropriate. Any document produced by the ICC shall be in English. However, documents in the official languages of the Parties may be produced solely or accompanying the English version provided that a mutual consent exist. SECRETARIAT ARTİCLE 5 . The respective divisions of the Customs Administration of the Parties responsible for external affairs shall undertake the Secretarial duties for the JCC. , The Secretariat shall provide the administrative support for the meeting. . The Secretariat shall retain the routine work of the JCC and coordinate the work of its Working Groups. . The representatives of the Secretariat from the Parties shal| be in regular contact and may hold meetings in between the JCC meetings if deemed necessary. FINANCIAL EXPENSES ARTICLE 6 The expenses for preparation and holding of meetings of the JCC and its Working Groups shall be incurred by the host Parties. The travel expenses of the participants of the meetings of the JCC and its Working Groups shall be covered by the Parties themselves unless otherwise decided. Each Party incurs all necessary expenses related to the activities of its members of the JCC and its Working Groups. OTHER AGREEMENTS ARTICLE 7 The provisions of this MoU shall not affect the rights and obligatilons of the Parties resulting ftom other international agreemenis and conventions to which they are parties. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES ARTİCLE 8 Any disputes that may arise from the interpretation or application of this MoU shali be resolved principaliy by negotiations and consultations between the Parties. Ünresolved issues through such process shall be settled via diplomatic channels. Each Party may reguest consultation from the other Party regarding the interpretation, implementation and amendment of this MoU or the settlement of any possible dispute that may occur, Any negotiations or consultations to be conducted between the Parties within the scope of paragraphs 2 or 3 of this Article shall commence within 20 days following the receipt of the written reguest, unless otherwise decided by the Parties. ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS ARTICLE 9 Any additions and amendments may be made to this MoU by mutual consent of the Parties. Such additions and amendments shall be made in a form of separate protocols being an integral part of this MoU, which shall come into effect in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of this MoU. ENTRY INTO FORCE AND TERMINATION ARTICLE 10 This MoU shall enter into force on the thirtieth (30) day following the date of the receipt of the last written notification by which the Parties notify each other, through diplomatic channels, of the completion of their internal legal procedures tegvired for the entry into force of this Mol. This MoU is concluded for an indefinite period and cither Party may terminate this MoU by sending a written notification of its intention to terminate it to the other Party. In such case, this MoU shall be terminated in three months after the date of receipt such notification. Such termination shall not affect ongoing procedures at the time of the termination, which shall be completed in accordance with the provisions herein. Signed in Ankara on December 4, 2025 in two original copies, each in Turkish, Arabic and English languages, ali texts being egualiy authentic. In case of divergence of interpretation of this MoU, the English text shall prevajl. FOR FOR THE MINISTRY OF TRADE THE GENERAL OF AUTHORITY FOR THE REPUBLIC OF BORDERS AND CUSTOMS TÜRKİYE OF THE SYRIA İM SEZAİ UÇARMAK BRAD Deputy Minister of Trade Deputy Head of The General and Head of Customs Authority for Borders and Administration Customs and Head of Customs Administration
