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International Transit Regulations

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Which type of agreements are used to agree on the terms and modalities for exercising freedom of transit between land-locked States and transit States?

Unilateral agreements
Multinational agreements
Bilateral agreements (correct)
Regional agreements

What right do land-locked States have with respect to the sea, as mentioned in the text?

Access to the sea for military purposes
Exclusive ownership of sea resources
Right of access to and from the sea (correct)
Right to impose taxes on sea trade

Which clause is excluded from application in the special agreements relating to the right of access to and from the sea for land-locked States?

Most-favoured-nation clause (correct)
Transit agreement clause
Special agreements clause
Exclusion clause

What is a key aspect of the relationship between transit States and land-locked States in terms of exercising freedom of transit?

Transit States have full sovereignty over their territory (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do land-locked States enjoy with regards to transport through transit States?

Freedom of transit through all means of transport (A) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of customs duties, what do transit States have the right to do regarding the rights and facilities provided for land-locked States?

Enforce customs duties based on their own interests (C) Signup and view all the answers

Transit States are obligated to take all appropriate measures to avoid which of the following?

Delays or other difficulties of a technical nature in traffic in transit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of free zones or other customs facilities provided at ports of entry and exit in transit States?

Convenience of traffic in transit (A) Signup and view all the answers

In transit agreements, what measures should Transit States take to eliminate delays?

All appropriate technical measures (D) Signup and view all the answers

Land-locked States are not subjected to taxes or charges higher than those levied for which of the following?

Use of means of transport of the transit State (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of facilities are not subject to customs duties, taxes, or other charges in transit?

Means of transport in transit (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cooperation between transit States and land-locked States may involve the construction and improvement of means of transport for what purpose?

Ensuring the freedom of transit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by a 'land-locked State' according to Article 124?

A state with no seacoast (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'traffic in transit' under Article 124?

The transit of persons, baggage, goods and means of transport across one or more transit States (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are included as 'means of transport' under Article 124?

Railway rolling stock, sea, lake and river craft, road vehicles, and porters and pack animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

By what means can land-locked States and transit States agree to include additional 'means of transport'?

By agreement between them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Article 125?

To establish the right of access to and from the sea and freedom of transit (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under Article 125, are land-locked States exempt from most-favoured-nation treatment?

Yes, they are exempt (C) Signup and view all the answers

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