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With which jurisdictions does this country have reciprocal arrangements for enforcement of judgments?

Kiev Convention 1992, Minsk Convention 1993, Moscow Convention 1998 and Chisinau Convention 2002:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Bilateral:

Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam

If there is no reciprocal arrangement, is it still possible to enforce a foreign judgment by means of a writ on the judgment, declaration of enforceability or similar mechanism?

Yes, based on the principle of reciprocity.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if unopposed?

One month from the date of filing the application (subject to suspension of the proceedings due to procedural reasons like notification of foreign parties, involvement of experts, etc.).

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign judgment if opposed?

Around 3-3.5 months (subject to suspension of the proceedings due to procedural reasons like notification of foreign parties, involvement of experts, etc.).

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?

USD 5,000-8,000 (including relevant legal fees and other disbursements)

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign judgment (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?

USD 10,000-25,000 (including relevant legal fees and other disbursements)

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign judgment?

Local courts may still be influenced by local state authorities.

Therefore, recognition and enforcement of a foreign judgment against state companies may be unreasonably rejected by local courts.

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