Treaty of Amity between the Socialist Republic of Thailand and the Kingdom of Eran

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Treaty of Amity between the Socialist Republic of Thailand and the Kingdom of Èran​

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30 November 2006​

WE, the Socialist Republic of Thailand (hereinafter referred to as "Thailand") and the Kingdom of Èran (hereinafter referred as to Persia);

DECLARING our intention to foster and establish a working and cooperative relationship based on principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and peaceful co-existence;

REAFFIRMING our shared interests in political, economic, and security cooperation between our countries to create an environment conducive to mutual prosperity and peace of our people and the global community;

RECOGNIZING the necessity of bilateral cooperation to address regional challenges including climate change, economic inequality, and social injustice;

HEREBY agree to the following provision for the establishment of the Treaty of Amity between the Thailand and Persia (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties").

Article 1: Trade Agreement

1. Persia shall reduce the tariff to 5% rate of the following category of goods imported from Thailand:
   • Medical Electronics and Healthcare Equipment
   • Precision Engineering Product
   • Renewable Energy Components
   • Premium Agricultural Products
   • Advanced Aquaculture Products
   • Processed Food and Beverages
   • Electronics and Semiconductors
   • Digital Technology Solution
   • Biotechnology Products
   • Eco-friendly Materials
   • Environmental Technology
   • Digital Content and Media
   • Design Products
   • Telecommunication Equipment
   • Consumer Electronics
   • Industrial Electronics
   • Power Electronics and Energy Devices
   • Specialized Electronic Instruments
   • Electric Vehicles and Components
   • Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Products
2. Thailand shall eliminate all tariff barriers of the following goods imported from Persia:
   • Natural Gas
   • Coal
   • Chromium
   • Copper
   • Lead
   • Manganese
   • Inc
   • Sulfur
   • Carpets
   • Silver Works
   • Saffron
3. Thailand shall export the following category of goods to Persia with lower-than-market price of at least 2% and up to 10%:
   • Medical Electronics and Healthcare Equipment
   • Precision Engineering Product
   • Renewable Energy Components
   • Premium Agricultural Products
   • Advanced Aquaculture Products
   • Processed Food and Beverages
   • Electronics and Semiconductors
   • Digital Technology Solution
   • Biotechnology Products
   • Eco-friendly Materials
   • Environmental Technology
   • Digital Content and Media
   • Design Products
   • Telecommunication Equipment
   • Consumer Electronics
   • Industrial Electronics
   • Power Electronics and Energy Devices
   • Specialized Electronic Instruments
   • Electric Vehicles and Components
   • Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Products

Article II: Visa Agreement

1. Thailand shall ensure the safe, swift, and predictable passage of all Persian passport holders through:
   • The issuance of 90-day visa on arrival to all Persian passport holders upon their legal and documented registration of intention to stay at the Thai Custom.
   • The equal treatment of all Persian passport holders in Thailand as equivalent to Thai citizenship holders.
   • The assurance of necessary civil liberties required for uninterrupted legal conducts in Thailand such as freedom of expression, freedom of movement, right to peaceful assembly, access to legal representation, due process, and other rights as protected by Thai laws to Persian passport holders.
2. Persia shall ensure the safe, swift, and predictable passage of all Thai passport holders through:
   • The issuance of 90-day visa on arrival to all Thai passport holders upon their legal and documented registration of intention to stay at the Persian Custom.
   • The equal treatment of all Thai passport holders in India as equivalent to Persian citizenship holders.
   • The assurance of necessary civil liberties required for uninterrupted legal conducts in Persia such as freedom of expression, freedom of movement, right to peaceful assembly, access to legal representation, due process, and other rights as protected by Persian laws to Thai passport holders.

Article III: Intelligence Sharing Framework

1. The Parties agree to cooperate in the exchange of intelligence on matters of mutual interest, which may include, but are not limited to, issues related to national security, counter-terrorism, economic stability, and the welfare of their respective populations.
2. The Parties shall establish and maintain a dedicated, secure, and private communication channel for the exchange of intelligence pursuant to Article III, Paragraph 1. This channel shall be designed to ensure reliability, confidentiality, and availability for continuous communication.
3. Each Party retains the right to withhold the dissemination of intelligence or information that is deemed essential to the protection of its national security or other critical interests. Any such decision to restrict the exchange of information shall be communicated to the other Party in good faith and accompanied by an explanation, where feasible and appropriate.
4. The Parties affirm that the exercise of rights outlined in Article III, Paragraph 3, shall not undermine the intent of this Article, which is to promote goodwill, mutual understanding, and the development of trust between the Parties.

Article IV: Renewable Energy Cooperation

1. The Parties commit to fostering cooperation in the exchange of technical expertise, knowledge, and assistance to support the development, implementation, and dissemination of renewable energy technologies, in alignment with the principles of environmental sustainability and mutual benefit.
2. To enhance human resource development in renewable energy, Thailand shall ensure that its state-owned Renewable Energy Training and Research Institute (RETRI) allocates a defined number of annual scholarships for eligible Persian high school graduates. These scholarships shall support students pursuing advanced studies in renewable energy technologies abroad, subject to RETRI’s capacity and applicable selection criteria.
3. The Parties shall establish a bilateral committee to oversee the administration of the scholarship program, including eligibility criteria, scholarship value, and recipient selection. The committee shall meet annually to review the program's effectiveness and explore additional measures for promoting renewable energy collaboration.
4. Both Parties reaffirm their dedication to advancing renewable energy initiatives as a cornerstone of sustainable development, recognizing the critical role of education and technical cooperation in achieving these shared objectives.

Article V: Amendments

1. This Treaty may be amended only by mutual written consent of the Parties. Such amendments shall be negotiated in good faith, with the aim of furthering the objectives of this Treaty.
2. Any agreed amendment shall enter into force upon ratification by both Parties, in accordance with their respective constitutional or domestic legal procedures.

Article VI: Duration and Withdrawal

1. This Treaty shall enter into force upon ratification by both Parties and shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
2. Either Party may withdraw from this Treaty by providing written notice to the other Party at least one year in advance. During the notice period, the withdrawing Party shall fulfill all obligations and commitments incurred under this Treaty prior to the date of withdrawal.

Article VII: Final Provisions

1. This Treaty is founded upon the principles of sovereign equality, mutual respect, adherence to pragmatic international obligations, and the shared commitment to improving the well-being of the Parties' populations.
2. Any disputes arising under this Treaty shall be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means. If necessary, the Parties shall establish an arbitral panel comprising an equal number of representatives from each Party to adjudicate the matter impartially.
3. The official languages of this Treaty shall be Thai, Persian, and English. In the event of any discrepancy or divergence in interpretation among the texts, the English-language version shall prevail.

SIGNED on 30th day of November 2006, in Tehran​

FOR THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF THAILAND

Tongruedee Makbun
Director General
Department of Asia Affairs

FOR THE KINGDOM OF ÈRAN

Ràmi Khomnis-Ès
Secretary
Gate of Foreign Relations

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