LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members of the Organisation of the African, Carribean and Pacific States, of the other part 8372/1/23 REV 1 KH/br RELEX.2 EN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES, OF THE OTHER PART EU/OACPS/en 1 PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS PART II - STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TITLE I - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GOVERNANCE IN PEOPLE-CENTRED AND RIGHTS-BASED SOCIETIES TITLE II - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE III - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE IV - INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE V - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY PART III - GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PART IV - MEANS OF COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PART V - INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK PART VI - FINAL PROVISIONS REGIONAL PROTOCOLS AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE IV - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE V - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TITLE III - HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE IV- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL COHESION AND MOBILITY PACIFIC REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE II - INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - OCEANS, SEAS AND FISHERIES TITLE IV - SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE V - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNEXES ANNEX I: RETURN AND READMISSION PROCESSES ANNEX II: OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN, THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE, THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF XXXX, THE UNION OF THE COMOROS, THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE COOK ISLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI, THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA, THE STATE OF ERITREA, THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA, THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, GRENADA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU, THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA, THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, JAMAICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR, THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI, THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, THE REPUBLIC OF MALI, THE REPUBLIC OF THE XXXXXXXX ISLANDS, THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, NIUE, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA, THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT LUCIA, SAINT XXXXXXX AND THE GRENADINES, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE, THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE, THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUVALU, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU, THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hereinafter referred to as the "OACPS Members", of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "Parties", HAVING REGARD to the Revised Georgetown Agreement establishing the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, on the one hand, and the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, on the other; CONSIDERING their strong links and the close political, economic and cultural ties that unite them; REAFFIRMING their attachment to the rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core; CONFIRMING their commitment to sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; STRESSING the importance of regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest at all relevant levels; REAFFIRMING their commitment to consolidating their partnership by coordinating actions in international forums based on common interests, shared values and mutual respect, and cognisant of their ability to shape global outcomes when acting jointly; CONFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance; RECALLING their strong will to promote peace and security and their international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their determination to prevent and prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community; REAFFIRMING their commitment to xxxxxx multi-stakeholder cooperation in support of the achievement of sustainable development, taking account of the different roles played by different stakeholders, while ensuring that they all operate within the rule of law; STRESSING the urgency to tackle global environmental challenges, the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the urgent need to build stable and sustainable low-carbon economies and societies resilient to climate change, and to move forward to achieve common environmental, climate change and renewable energy goals; RECOGNISING the importance of structural economic transformation in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development; RECALLING their commitment to the principles and rules that govern international trade, in particular those agreed in the World Trade Organization; RECALLING their commitment to respect labour rights, taking into account the principles laid down in conventions of the International Labour Organization; RECOGNISING the important role of science, technology, research and innovation in accelerating the transition to knowledge-based societies, facilitated through the use of digital tools in pursuit of sustainable development; RECALLING their commitment to fostering human and social development, eradicating poverty, and fighting discrimination and inequality, leaving no one behind; ACKNOWLEDGING that changing demographic dynamics, combined with economic, social and environmental changes offer opportunities for, and pose challenges to, sustainable development; REAFFIRMING that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are essential to achieving inclusive and sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of youth for shaping the future and contributing to sustainable development; REAFFIRMING their commitment to promoting a people-centred partnership and to enhancing people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the field of science, technology, innovation, education and culture; REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue on migration and mobility; RECOGNISING the increasing risks caused by natural disasters, economic and other exogenous shocks including pandemics; CONFIRMING their willingness to collaborate in support of regional and continental integration, particularly with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and in the integration and cooperation frameworks of the Caribbean and Pacific; RECALLING the principles of policy coherence for development and aid effectiveness, as well as the principles of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA); HAVING REGARD to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part1, as last amended (the "Cotonou Agreement"), HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1 OJ EC L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members Republic of the Organisation of the African, Carribean and Pacific StatesKazakhstan, of the other part 8372/1/23 REV 1 KHDGC 2A UH/br RELEX.2 vm EN ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE MEMBERS REPUBLIC OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATESKAZAKHSTAN, OF THE OTHER PART EU/OACPS/en TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PREAMBLE TITLE I GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND AIMS OF THIS AGREEMENT TITLE II POLITICAL DIALOGUE; COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY TITLE III TRADE AND BUSINESS CHAPTER 1 PART I - TRADE IN GOODS CHAPTER 2 CUSTOMS CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE CHAPTER 4 SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MATTERS CHAPTER 5 TRADE IN SERVICES AND ESTABLISHMENT SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS PART SECTION 2 ESTABLISHMENT AND CROSS-BORDER SUPPLY OF SERVICES SUBSECTION 1 ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES SUBSECTION 2 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN SERVICES SECTION 3 TEMPORARY PRESENCE OF NATURAL PERSONS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES SECTION 4 DOMESTIC REGULATION SECTION 5 SECTOR SPECIFIC PROVISIONS SECTION 6 EXCEPTIONS SECTION 7 INVESTMENT CHAPTER 6 CAPITAL MOVEMENTS AND PAYMENTS CHAPTER 7 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION 1 PRINCIPLES SECTION 2 STANDARDS CONCERNING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SECTION 3 ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SECTION 4 LIABILITY OF INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS CHAPTER 8 GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT CHAPTER 9 RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY CHAPTER 10 TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 11 COMPETITION CHAPTER 12 STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES, STATE-CONTROLLED ENTERPRISES AND ENTERPRISES GRANTED SPECIAL OR EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES CHAPTER 13 TRANSPARENCY CHAPTER 14 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT SECTION 1 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE SECTION 2 CONSULTATIONS AND MEDIATION SECTION 3 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES SUBSECTION 1 ARBITRATION PROCEDURE SUBSECTION 2 COMPLIANCE SUBSECTION 3 COMMON PROVISIONS SECTION 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS TITLE IV COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 ECONOMIC DIALOGUE CHAPTER 2 COOPERATION IN PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PUBLIC AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROL CHAPTER 3 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TAXATION CHAPTER 4 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF STATISTICS CHAPTER 5 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ENERGY CHAPTER 6 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TRANSPORT CHAPTER 7 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER 8 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CLIMATE CHANGE CHAPTER 9 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF INDUSTRY CHAPTER 10 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES CHAPTER 11 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF COMPANY LAW CHAPTER 12 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF BANKING, INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 13 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF INFORMATION SOCIETY CHAPTER 14 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TOURISM CHAPTER 15 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 16 COOPERATION ON EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS, SOCIAL POLICY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CHAPTER 17 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF HEALTH TITLE V COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE TITLE VI OTHER COOPERATION POLICIES CHAPTER 1 COOPERATION ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING CHAPTER 2 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF CULTURE CHAPTER 3 COOPERATION IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CHAPTER 4 COOPERATION IN THE MEDIA AND AUDIOVISUAL FIELDS CHAPTER 5 CIVIL SOCIETY COOPERATION CHAPTER 6 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHAPTER 7 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CIVIL PROTECTION CHAPTER 8 COOPERATION IN SPACE ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 9 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CHAPTER 10 REGIONAL COOPERATION CHAPTER 11 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL SERVICE TITLE VII FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION TITLE VIII INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK TITLE IX GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS XXXXX X RESERVATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 46 ANNEX II - STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TITLE I - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GOVERNANCE LIMITATIONS APPLIED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IN PEOPLE-CENTRED AND RIGHTS-BASED SOCIETIES TITLE II - PEACE AND SECURITY ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 48(2) XXXXX XXX SCOPE OF CHAPTER 8 (GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT) OF TITLE III - HUMAN (TRADE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE BUSINESS) ANNEX IV - INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH MEDIA FOR PUBLICATION OF PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE V - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY PART III - GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PART IV - MEANS NOTICES OF COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PART V - INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK PART VI - FINAL PROVISIONS REGIONAL PROTOCOLS AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS CHAPTER 8 (GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (TRADE AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE IV - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE BUSINESS) ANNEX V - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS ARBITRATION UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TITLE III - HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, PEACE (TRADE AND SECURITY TITLE IV- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL COHESION BUSINESS) ANNEX VI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF ARBITRATION PANELS AND MOBILITY PACIFIC REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS MEDIATORS UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE II - INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - OCEANS, SEAS (TRADE AND FISHERIES BUSINESS) ANNEX VII MEDIATION MECHANISM UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF TITLE IV - SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY III (TRADE AND GOVERNANCE TITLE V - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNEXES ANNEX I: RETURN AND READMISSION PROCESSES ANNEX II: OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK BUSINESS) PROTOCOL ON MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERS PREAMBLE THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as “the "Member States of the European Union"States”, and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN, THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE, THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF XXXX, THE UNION OF THE COMOROS, THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE COOK ISLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI, THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA, THE STATE OF ERITREA, THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA, THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, GRENADA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU, THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA, THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, JAMAICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR, THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI, THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, THE REPUBLIC OF MALI, THE REPUBLIC OF THE XXXXXXXX ISLANDS, THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, NIUE, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA, THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT LUCIA, SAINT XXXXXXX AND THE GRENADINES, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE, THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE, THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUVALU, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU, THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hereinafter referred to as the "OACPS Members"KAZAKHSTAN, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as “the "Parties"”, HAVING REGARD CONSIDERING the strong links between the Parties and their common values, and their wish to further strengthen and extend links established in the past through the implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed in Brussels on 23 January 1995, and the European Union - Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership adopted by the European Council in June 2007 as well as the Republic of Kazakhstan’s state programme “Path to Europe” adopted in 2008; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to the Revised Georgetown Agreement establishing full implementation of the principles and provisions of the Charter of the United Nations (“the UN Charter”), of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in particular of Africanthe Helsinki Final Act, Caribbean as well as other generally recognised norms of international law; CONSIDERING the strong commitment of the Parties to strengthen the promotion, protection and Pacific Statesimplementation of fundamental freedoms and human rights, and the respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, and good governance; RECOGNISING the strong adherence of the Parties to the following principles in their cooperation in human rights and democracy: the promotion of shared goals, open and constructive political dialogue, transparency, and respect for international human rights standards; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to adhere to the principles of a free market economy; RECOGNISING the growing importance of trade and investment relations between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan; CONSIDERING that the Agreement will further strengthen the close economic relationship between the Parties and create a new climate and better conditions for the further development of trade and investment between them, including in the field of energy; CONSIDERING the objective of enhancing trade and investment, in all sectors, on an enhanced legal basis, in particular this Agreement and the one handAgreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (“the WTO Agreement”); CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to promote international peace and security and the peaceful settlement of disputes, notably by cooperating in an effective manner to that end within the framework of the UN and the OSCE; CONSIDERING the willingness of the Parties to further develop regular political dialogue on bilateral and international issues of mutual interest; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to international obligations to fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery and to cooperate in the areas of non-proliferation, and nuclear safety and security; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to combat the illicit trade and the accumulation of small arms and light weapons and bearing in mind the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (“the ATT”) by the UN General Assembly; CONSIDERING the importance of the active participation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the implementation of the European Union - Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to combat organised crime and trafficking in human beings and to step up cooperation on counter-terrorism; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to step up their dialogue and cooperation on migration-related issues, with a comprehensive approach aiming at cooperation on legal migration and tackling irregular migration and trafficking in human beings, and recognising the importance of the readmission clause of this Agreement; DESIROUS of ensuring balanced conditions in the bilateral trade relations between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to compliance with the rights and obligations arising from the membership of the World Trade Organization (“the WTO”), and to the transparent and non-discriminatory implementation of those rights and obligations; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to respect the principle of sustainable development, including by promoting the implementation of multilateral international agreements and regional cooperation; DESIROUS of enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields of mutual interest and strengthening its framework as appropriate; RECOGNISING the need for enhanced energy cooperation, security of energy supply and facilitating the development of appropriate infrastructure, building on the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of energy between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan done in Brussels on 4 December 2006, and in the context of the Energy Charter Treaty; RECOGNISING that all cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy is governed by the Cooperation Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of nuclear safety, signed in Brussels on 19 July 1999, and does not fall under this Agreement; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to improve the level of public health safety and protection of human health as a precondition for sustainable development and economic growth; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to enhanced people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the fields of science and technology, innovation development, education and culture; CONSIDERING that the Parties shall promote mutual understanding and convergence of their legislation and regulatory framework, in order to further strengthen mutually beneficial links and sustainable development; NOTING that in case the Parties decided, within the framework of this Agreement, to enter into specific agreements in the area of freedom, security and justice which were to be concluded by the European Union pursuant to Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the provisions of such future agreements would not bind the United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless the European Union, simultaneously with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland as regards their respective previous bilateral relations, notifies the Republic of Kazakhstan that the United Kingdom and/or Ireland has/have become bound by such agreements as part of the European Union in accordance with Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Likewise, any subsequent EU-internal measures which were to be adopted pursuant to the above mentioned Title V to implement this Agreement would not bind the United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless they have notified their wish to take part or accept such measures in accordance with Protocol No 21. Also noting that such future agreements or such subsequent EU-internal measures would fall within Protocol (No 22) on the other; CONSIDERING their strong links and the close political, economic and cultural ties that unite them; REAFFIRMING their attachment position of Denmark annexed to the rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core; CONFIRMING their commitment to sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; STRESSING the importance of regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest at all relevant levels; REAFFIRMING their commitment to consolidating their partnership by coordinating actions in international forums based on common interests, shared values and mutual respect, and cognisant of their ability to shape global outcomes when acting jointly; CONFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance; RECALLING their strong will to promote peace and security and their international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their determination to prevent and prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community; REAFFIRMING their commitment to xxxxxx multi-stakeholder cooperation in support of the achievement of sustainable development, taking account of the different roles played by different stakeholders, while ensuring that they all operate within the rule of law; STRESSING the urgency to tackle global environmental challenges, the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the urgent need to build stable and sustainable low-carbon economies and societies resilient to climate change, and to move forward to achieve common environmental, climate change and renewable energy goals; RECOGNISING the importance of structural economic transformation in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development; RECALLING their commitment to the principles and rules that govern international trade, in particular those agreed in the World Trade Organization; RECALLING their commitment to respect labour rights, taking into account the principles laid down in conventions of the International Labour Organization; RECOGNISING the important role of science, technology, research and innovation in accelerating the transition to knowledge-based societies, facilitated through the use of digital tools in pursuit of sustainable development; RECALLING their commitment to fostering human and social development, eradicating poverty, and fighting discrimination and inequality, leaving no one behind; ACKNOWLEDGING that changing demographic dynamics, combined with economic, social and environmental changes offer opportunities for, and pose challenges to, sustainable development; REAFFIRMING that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are essential to achieving inclusive and sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of youth for shaping the future and contributing to sustainable development; REAFFIRMING their commitment to promoting a people-centred partnership and to enhancing people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the field of science, technology, innovation, education and culture; REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue on migration and mobility; RECOGNISING the increasing risks caused by natural disasters, economic and other exogenous shocks including pandemics; CONFIRMING their willingness to collaborate in support of regional and continental integration, particularly with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and in the integration and cooperation frameworks of the Caribbean and Pacific; RECALLING the principles of policy coherence for development and aid effectiveness, as well as the principles of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA); HAVING REGARD to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part1, as last amended (the "Cotonou Agreement")said Treaties, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1 OJ EC L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.TITLE I GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND AIMS OF THIS AGREEMENT
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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members Republic of the Organisation of the African, Carribean and Pacific StatesKazakhstan, of the other part 8372/1/23 REV 1 KHDGC 2A UH/br RELEX.2 vm EN ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE MEMBERS REPUBLIC OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATESKAZAKHSTAN, OF THE OTHER PART EU/OACPSKZ/en 1 PART TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PREAMBLE TITLE I - GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND AIMS OF THIS AGREEMENT TITLE II POLITICAL DIALOGUE; COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY TITLE III TRADE AND BUSINESS CHAPTER 1 TRADE IN GOODS CHAPTER 2 CUSTOMS CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE CHAPTER 4 SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MATTERS CHAPTER 5 TRADE IN SERVICES AND ESTABLISHMENT SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS PART SECTION 2 ESTABLISHMENT AND CROSS-BORDER SUPPLY OF SERVICES SUBSECTION 1 ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES SUBSECTION 2 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN SERVICES SECTION 3 TEMPORARY PRESENCE OF NATURAL PERSONS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES EU/KZ/en 2 SECTION 4 DOMESTIC REGULATION SECTION 5 SECTOR SPECIFIC PROVISIONS SECTION 6 EXCEPTIONS SECTION 7 INVESTMENT CHAPTER 6 CAPITAL MOVEMENTS AND PAYMENTS CHAPTER 7 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION 1 PRINCIPLES SECTION 2 STANDARDS CONCERNING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SECTION 3 ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SECTION 4 LIABILITY OF INTERMEDIARY SERVICE PROVIDERS CHAPTER 8 GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT CHAPTER 9 RAW MATERIALS AND ENERGY CHAPTER 10 TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 11 COMPETITION CHAPTER 12 STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES, STATE-CONTROLLED ENTERPRISES AND ENTERPRISES GRANTED SPECIAL OR EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES EU/KZ/en 3 CHAPTER 13 TRANSPARENCY CHAPTER 14 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT SECTION 1 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE SECTION 2 CONSULTATIONS AND MEDIATION SECTION 3 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES SUBSECTION 1 ARBITRATION PROCEDURE SUBSECTION 2 COMPLIANCE SUBSECTION 3 COMMON PROVISIONS SECTION 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS TITLE IV COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 ECONOMIC DIALOGUE CHAPTER 2 COOPERATION IN PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PUBLIC AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROL CHAPTER 3 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TAXATION CHAPTER 4 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF STATISTICS CHAPTER 5 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ENERGY EU/KZ/en 4 CHAPTER 6 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TRANSPORT CHAPTER 7 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER 8 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CLIMATE CHANGE CHAPTER 9 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF INDUSTRY CHAPTER 10 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES CHAPTER 11 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF COMPANY LAW CHAPTER 12 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF BANKING, INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 13 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF INFORMATION SOCIETY CHAPTER 14 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF TOURISM CHAPTER 15 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 16 COOPERATION ON EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS, SOCIAL POLICY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CHAPTER 17 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF HEALTH TITLE V COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE TITLE VI OTHER COOPERATION POLICIES CHAPTER 1 COOPERATION ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING EU/KZ/en 5 CHAPTER 2 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF CULTURE CHAPTER 3 COOPERATION IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CHAPTER 4 COOPERATION IN THE MEDIA AND AUDIOVISUAL FIELDS CHAPTER 5 CIVIL SOCIETY COOPERATION CHAPTER 6 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHAPTER 7 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CIVIL PROTECTION CHAPTER 8 COOPERATION IN SPACE ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 9 COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CHAPTER 10 REGIONAL COOPERATION CHAPTER 11 COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL SERVICE TITLE VII FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION TITLE VIII INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK TITLE IX GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS EU/KZ/en 6 XXXXX X RESERVATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 46 ANNEX II - STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TITLE I - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GOVERNANCE LIMITATIONS APPLIED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN IN PEOPLE-CENTRED AND RIGHTS-BASED SOCIETIES TITLE II - PEACE AND SECURITY ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 48(2) XXXXX XXX SCOPE OF CHAPTER 8 (GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT) OF TITLE III - HUMAN (TRADE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE BUSINESS) ANNEX IV - INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH MEDIA FOR PUBLICATION OF PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE V - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY PART III - GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PART IV - MEANS NOTICES OF COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PART V - INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK PART VI - FINAL PROVISIONS REGIONAL PROTOCOLS AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS CHAPTER 8 (GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (TRADE AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE IV - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE BUSINESS) ANNEX V - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS ARBITRATION UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TITLE III - HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, PEACE (TRADE AND SECURITY TITLE IV- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL COHESION BUSINESS) ANNEX VI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF ARBITRATION PANELS AND MOBILITY PACIFIC REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS MEDIATORS UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF COOPERATION TITLE I - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE II - INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - OCEANS, SEAS (TRADE AND FISHERIES BUSINESS) ANNEX VII MEDIATION MECHANISM UNDER CHAPTER 14 (DISPUTE SETTLEMENT) OF TITLE IV - SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY III (TRADE AND GOVERNANCE TITLE V - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNEXES ANNEX I: RETURN AND READMISSION PROCESSES ANNEX II: OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK BUSINESS) PROTOCOL ON MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERS EU/KZ/en 7 PREAMBLE THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, EU/KZ/en 8 THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, EU/KZ/en 9 Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as “the "Member States of the European Union"States”, and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN, THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE, THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF XXXX, THE UNION OF THE COMOROS, THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE COOK ISLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI, THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA, THE STATE OF ERITREA, THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA, THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, GRENADA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU, THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA, THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, JAMAICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR, THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI, THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, THE REPUBLIC OF MALI, THE REPUBLIC OF THE XXXXXXXX ISLANDS, THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, NIUE, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA, THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT LUCIA, SAINT XXXXXXX AND THE GRENADINES, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE, THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE, THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUVALU, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU, THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hereinafter referred to as the "OACPS Members"KAZAKHSTAN, of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as “the "Parties"”, HAVING REGARD CONSIDERING the strong links between the Parties and their common values, and their wish to further strengthen and extend links established in the past through the implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their European Council Member States and the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed in Brussels on 23 January 1995, and the European Union - Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership adopted by the in June 2007 as well as the Republic of Kazakhstan’s state programme “Path to Europe” adopted in 2008; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to the Revised Georgetown Agreement establishing full implementation of the principles and provisions of the Charter of the United Nations (“the UN Charter”), of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in particular of Africanthe Helsinki Final Act, Caribbean as well as other generally recognised norms of international law; EU/KZ/en 10 CONSIDERING the strong commitment of the Parties to strengthen the promotion, protection and Pacific Statesimplementation of fundamental freedoms and human rights, and the respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, and good governance; RECOGNISING the strong adherence of the Parties to the following principles in their cooperation in human rights and democracy: the promotion of shared goals, open and constructive political dialogue, transparency, and respect for international human rights standards; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to adhere to the principles of a free market economy; RECOGNISING the growing importance of trade and investment relations between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan; CONSIDERING that the Agreement will further strengthen the close economic relationship between the Parties and create a new climate and better conditions for the further development of trade and investment between them, including in the field of energy; CONSIDERING the objective of enhancing trade and investment, in all sectors, on an enhanced legal basis, in particular this Agreement and the one handAgreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (“the WTO Agreement”); EU/KZ/en 11 CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to promote international peace and security and the peaceful settlement of disputes, notably by cooperating in an effective manner to that end within the framework of the UN and the OSCE; CONSIDERING the willingness of the Parties to further develop regular political dialogue on bilateral and international issues of mutual interest; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to international obligations to fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery and to cooperate in the areas of non-proliferation, and nuclear safety and security; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to combat the illicit trade and the accumulation of small arms and light weapons and bearing in mind the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (“the ATT”) by the UN General Assembly; CONSIDERING the importance of the active participation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the implementation of the European Union - Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to combat organised crime and trafficking in human beings and to step up cooperation on counter-terrorism; EU/KZ/en 12 CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to step up their dialogue and cooperation on migration-related issues, with a comprehensive approach aiming at cooperation on legal migration and tackling irregular migration and trafficking in human beings, and recognising the importance of the readmission clause of this Agreement; DESIROUS of ensuring balanced conditions in the bilateral trade relations between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to compliance with the rights and obligations arising from the membership of the World Trade Organization (“the WTO”), and to the transparent and non-discriminatory implementation of those rights and obligations; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to respect the principle of sustainable development, including by promoting the implementation of multilateral international agreements and regional cooperation; DESIROUS of enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields of mutual interest and strengthening its framework as appropriate; EU/KZ/en 13 RECOGNISING the need for enhanced energy cooperation, security of energy supply and facilitating the development of appropriate infrastructure, building on the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of energy between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan done in Brussels on 4 December 2006, and in the context of the Energy Charter Treaty; RECOGNISING that all cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy is governed by the Cooperation Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of nuclear safety, signed in Brussels on 19 July 1999, and does not fall under this Agreement; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to improve the level of public health safety and protection of human health as a precondition for sustainable development and economic growth; CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to enhanced people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the fields of science and technology, innovation development, education and culture; CONSIDERING that the Parties shall promote mutual understanding and convergence of their legislation and regulatory framework, in order to further strengthen mutually beneficial links and sustainable development; EU/KZ/en 14 NOTING that in case the Parties decided, within the framework of this Agreement, to enter into specific agreements in the area of freedom, security and justice which were to be concluded by the European Union pursuant to Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the provisions of such future agreements would not bind the United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless the European Union, simultaneously with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland as regards their respective previous bilateral relations, notifies the Republic of Kazakhstan that the United Kingdom and/or Ireland has/have become bound by such agreements as part of the European Union in accordance with Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Likewise, any subsequent EU-internal measures which were to be adopted pursuant to the above mentioned Title V to implement this Agreement would not bind the United Kingdom and/or Ireland unless they have notified their wish to take part or accept such measures in accordance with Protocol No 21. Also noting that such future agreements or such subsequent EU-internal measures would fall within Protocol (No 22) on the other; CONSIDERING their strong links and the close political, economic and cultural ties that unite them; REAFFIRMING their attachment position of Denmark annexed to the rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core; CONFIRMING their commitment to sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; STRESSING the importance of regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest at all relevant levels; REAFFIRMING their commitment to consolidating their partnership by coordinating actions in international forums based on common interests, shared values and mutual respect, and cognisant of their ability to shape global outcomes when acting jointly; CONFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance; RECALLING their strong will to promote peace and security and their international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their determination to prevent and prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community; REAFFIRMING their commitment to xxxxxx multi-stakeholder cooperation in support of the achievement of sustainable development, taking account of the different roles played by different stakeholders, while ensuring that they all operate within the rule of law; STRESSING the urgency to tackle global environmental challenges, the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the urgent need to build stable and sustainable low-carbon economies and societies resilient to climate change, and to move forward to achieve common environmental, climate change and renewable energy goals; RECOGNISING the importance of structural economic transformation in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development; RECALLING their commitment to the principles and rules that govern international trade, in particular those agreed in the World Trade Organization; RECALLING their commitment to respect labour rights, taking into account the principles laid down in conventions of the International Labour Organization; RECOGNISING the important role of science, technology, research and innovation in accelerating the transition to knowledge-based societies, facilitated through the use of digital tools in pursuit of sustainable development; RECALLING their commitment to fostering human and social development, eradicating poverty, and fighting discrimination and inequality, leaving no one behind; ACKNOWLEDGING that changing demographic dynamics, combined with economic, social and environmental changes offer opportunities for, and pose challenges to, sustainable development; REAFFIRMING that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are essential to achieving inclusive and sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of youth for shaping the future and contributing to sustainable development; REAFFIRMING their commitment to promoting a people-centred partnership and to enhancing people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the field of science, technology, innovation, education and culture; REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue on migration and mobility; RECOGNISING the increasing risks caused by natural disasters, economic and other exogenous shocks including pandemics; CONFIRMING their willingness to collaborate in support of regional and continental integration, particularly with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and in the integration and cooperation frameworks of the Caribbean and Pacific; RECALLING the principles of policy coherence for development and aid effectiveness, as well as the principles of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA); HAVING REGARD to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part1, as last amended (the "Cotonou Agreement")said Treaties, HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1 OJ EC L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.EU/KZ/en 15 TITLE I GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND AIMS OF THIS AGREEMENT
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LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members of the Organisation of the African, Carribean Caribbean and Pacific States, of the other part 8372/1/23 REV 1 KH/br RELEX.2 EN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES, OF THE OTHER PART EU/OACPS/en 1 PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS PART II - STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TITLE I - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GOVERNANCE IN PEOPLE-CENTRED AND RIGHTS-BASED SOCIETIES TITLE II - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE III - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE IV - INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE V - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY PART III - GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PART IV - MEANS OF COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PART V - INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK PART VI - FINAL PROVISIONS REGIONAL PROTOCOLS AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE IV - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE V - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TITLE III - HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE IV- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL COHESION AND MOBILITY PACIFIC REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE II - INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - OCEANS, SEAS AND FISHERIES TITLE IV - SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE V - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNEXES ANNEX I: RETURN AND READMISSION PROCESSES ANNEX II: OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN, THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE, THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF XXXX, THE UNION OF THE COMOROS, THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE COOK ISLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI, THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA, THE STATE OF ERITREA, THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA, THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, GRENADA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU, THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA, THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, JAMAICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR, THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI, THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, THE REPUBLIC OF MALI, THE REPUBLIC OF THE XXXXXXXX ISLANDS, THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, NIUE, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA, THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT LUCIA, SAINT XXXXXXX AND THE GRENADINES, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE, THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE, THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUVALU, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU, THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hereinafter referred to as the "OACPS Members", of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "Parties", HAVING REGARD to the Revised Georgetown Agreement establishing the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, on the one hand, and the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, on the other; CONSIDERING their strong links and the close political, economic and cultural ties that unite them; REAFFIRMING their attachment to the rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core; CONFIRMING their commitment to sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; STRESSING the importance of regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest at all relevant levels; REAFFIRMING their commitment to consolidating their partnership by coordinating actions in international forums based on common interests, shared values and mutual respect, and cognisant of their ability to shape global outcomes when acting jointly; CONFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance; RECALLING their strong will to promote peace and security and their international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their determination to prevent and prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community; REAFFIRMING their commitment to xxxxxx multi-stakeholder cooperation in support of the achievement of sustainable development, taking account of the different roles played by different stakeholders, while ensuring that they all operate within the rule of law; STRESSING the urgency to tackle global environmental challenges, the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the urgent need to build stable and sustainable low-carbon economies and societies resilient to climate change, and to move forward to achieve common environmental, climate change and renewable energy goals; RECOGNISING the importance of structural economic transformation in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development; RECALLING their commitment to the principles and rules that govern international trade, in particular those agreed in the World Trade Organization; RECALLING their commitment to respect labour rights, taking into account the principles laid down in conventions of the International Labour Organization; RECOGNISING the important role of science, technology, research and innovation in accelerating the transition to knowledge-based societies, facilitated through the use of digital tools in pursuit of sustainable development; RECALLING their commitment to fostering human and social development, eradicating poverty, and fighting discrimination and inequality, leaving no one behind; ACKNOWLEDGING that changing demographic dynamics, combined with economic, social and environmental changes offer opportunities for, and pose challenges to, sustainable development; REAFFIRMING that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are essential to achieving inclusive and sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of youth for shaping the future and contributing to sustainable development; REAFFIRMING their commitment to promoting a people-centred partnership and to enhancing people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the field of science, technology, innovation, education and culture; REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue on migration and mobility; RECOGNISING the increasing risks caused by natural disasters, economic and other exogenous shocks including pandemics; CONFIRMING their willingness to collaborate in support of regional and continental integration, particularly with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and in the integration and cooperation frameworks of the Caribbean and Pacific; RECALLING the principles of policy coherence for development and aid effectiveness, as well as the principles of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA); HAVING REGARD to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part1, as last amended (the "Cotonou Agreement"), HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1 OJ EC L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.
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Samples: Partnership Agreement
LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. Subject: Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members of the Organisation of the African, Carribean and Pacific States, of the other part 8372/1/23 REV 1 KH/br RELEX.2 EN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, OF THE ONE PART, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES, OF THE OTHER PART EU/OACPS/en 1 PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS PART II - STRATEGIC PRIORITIES TITLE I - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GOVERNANCE IN PEOPLE-CENTRED AND RIGHTS-BASED SOCIETIES TITLE II - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE III - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE IV - INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE V - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY PART III - GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PART IV - MEANS OF COOPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PART V - INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK PART VI - FINAL PROVISIONS REGIONAL PROTOCOLS AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE IV - PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE V - HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE VI - MIGRATION AND MOBILITY CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TITLE III - HUMAN RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND SECURITY TITLE IV- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL COHESION AND MOBILITY PACIFIC REGIONAL PROTOCOL PART I - FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION PART II - KEY AREAS OF COOPERATION TITLE I - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TITLE II - INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE III - OCEANS, SEAS AND FISHERIES TITLE IV - SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE TITLE V - HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ANNEXES ANNEX I: RETURN AND READMISSION PROCESSES ANNEX II: OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as the "Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "EU Party", of the one part, and THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELIZE, THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN, THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE, THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON, THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF XXXX, THE UNION OF THE COMOROS, THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE COOK ISLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D'IVOIRE, THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI, THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA, THE STATE OF ERITREA, THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA, THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, THE GABONESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, GRENADA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU, THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA, THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI, JAMAICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR, THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI, THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES, THE REPUBLIC OF MALI, THE REPUBLIC OF THE XXXXXXXX ISLANDS, THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS, THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, NIUE, THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA, THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT LUCIA, SAINT XXXXXXX AND THE GRENADINES, THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE, THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, SOLOMON ISLANDS, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN, THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME, THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE, THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TUVALU, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA, THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU, THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hereinafter referred to as the "OACPS Members", of the other part, hereinafter jointly referred to as the "Parties", HAVING REGARD to the Revised Georgetown Agreement establishing the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, on the one hand, and the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, on the other; CONSIDERING their strong links and the close political, economic and cultural ties that unite them; REAFFIRMING their attachment to the rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core; CONFIRMING their commitment to sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; STRESSING the importance of regular dialogue on issues of mutual interest at all relevant levels; REAFFIRMING their commitment to consolidating their partnership by coordinating actions in international forums based on common interests, shared values and mutual respect, and cognisant of their ability to shape global outcomes when acting jointly; CONFIRMING their commitment to democratic principles and human rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, as well as to the principles of the rule of law and good governance; RECALLING their strong will to promote peace and security and their international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their determination to prevent and prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community; REAFFIRMING their commitment to xxxxxx multi-stakeholder cooperation in support of the achievement of sustainable development, taking account of the different roles played by different stakeholders, while ensuring that they all operate within the rule of law; STRESSING the urgency to tackle global environmental challenges, the importance of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the urgent need to build stable and sustainable low-carbon economies and societies resilient to climate change, and to move forward to achieve common environmental, climate change and renewable energy goals; RECOGNISING the importance of structural economic transformation in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development; RECALLING their commitment to the principles and rules that govern international trade, in particular those agreed in the World Trade Organization; RECALLING their commitment to respect labour rights, taking into account the principles laid down in conventions of the International Labour Organization; RECOGNISING the important role of science, technology, research and innovation in accelerating the transition to knowledge-based societies, facilitated through the use of digital tools in pursuit of sustainable development; RECALLING their commitment to fostering human and social development, eradicating poverty, and fighting discrimination and inequality, leaving no one behind; ACKNOWLEDGING that changing demographic dynamics, combined with economic, social and environmental changes offer opportunities for, and pose challenges to, sustainable development; REAFFIRMING that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are essential to achieving inclusive and sustainable development; RECOGNISING the importance of youth for shaping the future and contributing to sustainable development; REAFFIRMING their commitment to promoting a people-centred partnership and to enhancing people-to-people contacts, including through cooperation and exchanges in the field of science, technology, innovation, education and culture; REAFFIRMING their commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue on migration and mobility; RECOGNISING the increasing risks caused by natural disasters, economic and other exogenous shocks including pandemics; CONFIRMING their willingness to collaborate in support of regional and continental integration, particularly with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Agenda 2063 of the African Union and in the integration and cooperation frameworks of the Caribbean and Pacific; RECALLING the principles of policy coherence for development and aid effectiveness, as well as the principles of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA); HAVING REGARD to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part1, as last amended (the "Cotonou Agreement"), HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1 OJ EC L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.
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Samples: Partnership Agreement
