The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the agreement on cooperation between the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the return of minors to their states of permanent residence. 239 people's deputies of Ukraine voted for the adoption of the corresponding law, reports a correspondent of "proUA". \n \nIn accordance with the agreement, the CIS member states undertake to provide each other with assistance in carrying out the search for and return to the country of permanent residence of minors who have been left without care. At the same time, according to the agreement, if it is established that a minor is being sought by another state for the purpose of bringing them to criminal liability or for the execution of a sentence, they may be extradited to that state on the grounds and in the manner provided for by international treaties. \n\nThe member states of the agreement undertake to provide free of charge information necessary for determining the state of permanent residence of such minors, required by the latter and by the persons accompanying them. \n\nThe agreement shall be in effect for five years from the moment of its entry into force, and upon the expiration of this term it shall be automatically extended for a 15-year term, unless the states adopt another decision. Any of the member states may withdraw from the agreement at any time by sending a corresponding written notification no later than 6 months before the date of the desired withdrawal from the agreement.