Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Mongolia on the Protection and Utilization of Transboundary Waters

This Agreement refers to the following transboundary waters: Halaha River, Kerules River, Bor Nor Lake and Bulgan River. It also applies to other inland waters that form or cross the common boundary (art. 1). It is drawn up in the framework of the Treaty between the two countries on common boundaries and settlement of boundary matters of 28 November, 1988. The Parties agree to cooperate in the field of investigation and survey of dynamics, resources and quality of boundary waters, the examination and measurement of changes in boundary lakes and river basins, investigation, protection and development of transboundary waters and its aquatic animal and plant life; monitoring and reduction of pollution; maintenance and rational use of water conservation projects and flood-prevention facilities. Concrete collaboration measures are specified in article 3. Article 4 gives importance to the conservation of ecological systems and the equitable use of water resources. Article 5 concerns cooperation in the field of protection and development of fish resources in the Bor Nor Lake. Consultation between the Parties shall take place on annual consumption of water from transboundary waters. A Joint Committee on Transboundary Waters shall be formed to handle matters relating to the implementation of this Agreement under Article 10.