For the purpose of requesting and executing international cooperation requests relating to the Crime, the Concerned Authorities shall: 1. Provide the widest possible range of international cooperation promptly, constructively, and effectively, and exchange information spontaneously and upon request. 2. Establish clear procedures for prioritizing and executing incoming international cooperation requests in a timely manner. 3. Cooperate, coordinate, and exchange information among themselves to enhance the effectiveness of Asset Recovery at the international level. 4. Conclude, negotiate, and sign agreements and other mechanisms with competent foreign authorities in a timely manner. 5. Participate in multilateral networks to facilitate prompt and constructive international cooperation in the field of Asset Recovery. 6. Consider applying for membership in inter-agency or inter-authority networks supporting international cooperation in the field of Asset Recovery. 7. Take the necessary measures to enable informal cooperation with other countries for Asset Recovery purposes, including facilitating assistance prior to the submission of formal requests, updating requesting countries on the status of their requests, and providing assistance based on initial requests without the need for supplementary requests, where appropriate. 8. Request additional information from competent foreign authorities where necessary to execute or facilitate the execution of international cooperation requests. 9. Request information on behalf of foreign counterpart authorities, obtain any other required information on their behalf, and exchange all obtainable information as if the request had been made at the national level.
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