Development Assistance. 1. The Parties agree to exchange information on their development assistance policies with a view to establishing a regular dialogue on the objectives of these policies and their respective development aid programmes in third countries. They will study to what extent more substantial cooperation is feasible, in accordance with their respective legislations and the conditions applicable to the implementation of these programmes. 2. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to the Paris Declaration of 2005 on Aid Effectiveness and agree to strengthen cooperation with a view to further improving development performance. 1. The Parties agree to promote cooperation in order to increase mutual understanding and the knowledge of their respective cultures. 2. The Parties shall endeavour to take appropriate measures to promote cultural exchanges as well as to carry out joint initiatives in this area. 3. The Parties agree to cooperate closely in relevant international fora, such as the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the ASEM, in order to pursue common objectives and promote cultural diversity, respecting the provisions of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. 4. The Parties will consider means of encouraging exchanges, cooperation and dialogue between relevant institutions in the areas of audiovisual and media.
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