Customs and administrative cooperation. 1. In order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Title, and to respond effectively to the objectives set out in Article 27, the Parties shall: (a) exchange information concerning customs legislation and procedures; (b) develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and transit procedures and initiatives to offer an efficient service to the business community; (c) cooperate on the automation of customs procedures and other trade procedures and, where appropriate, endeavour to establish common data exchange standards; (d) establish wherever possible common positions in relation to customs in international organisations such as the WTO, the World Customs Organisation (WCO), the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); (e) cooperate on the planning and implementation of technical assistance, in particular with a view to facilitating customs reforms and to facilitating trade in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and (f) encourage cooperation between all the agencies concerned, both within the country and between countries. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the administrative authorities of the Parties shall provide mutual administrative assistance for customs matters, in accordance with the provisions of the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
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Samples: Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement, Economic Partnership Agreement, Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement
