Political dialogue. A regular political dialogue shall be established between the Parties. It shall strengthen their relations, contribute to the development of a lasting partnership and increase mutual understanding and solidarity.
Political dialogue. The Parties shall further develop and strengthen effective political dialogue in all areas of mutual interest in order to promote international peace, stability and security, including in the Eurasian continent, on the basis of international law, effective cooperation within multilateral institutions and shared values. The Parties shall cooperate with a view to strengthening the role of the UN and the OSCE, and to improve the efficiency of the relevant international and regional organisations. The Parties shall deepen cooperation and dialogue on issues of international security and crisis management in order to respond to the current global and regional challenges and major threats. The Parties undertake to strengthen cooperation on all subjects of common interest and in particular the observance of international law, strengthening respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights and good governance. The Parties agree to work towards improving the conditions for further regional cooperation, notably with regard to Central Asia and beyond.
Political dialogue. A regular political dialogue shall be established between the Parties. It shall help build lasting links of solidarity between the partners which will contribute to the prosperity, stability and security of the Mediterranean region and bring about a climate of understanding and tolerance between cultures.
Political dialogue. The political dialogue between the Parties shall be conducted within the framework provided for in Part II.
Political dialogue. The Parties shall endeavour to strengthen their dialogue and consultation in an effective and pragmatic fashion to support their evolving relationship, to advance their relations and to promote their common interests and values through their multilateral engagement.
Political dialogue. 1. A regular political dialogue shall be established between the Parties. It shall accompany and help consolidate their cooperation as well as contribute to the establishment of lasting links of solidarity and new forms of cooperation.
2. The political dialogue and cooperation are in particular intended to:
(a) promote greater mutual understanding between the Parties and a greater convergence of views;
(b) enable each party to consider the position and interests of the other;
(c) encourage the support for democracy, the rule of law and the respect of human rights;
(d) promote social justice and help create the necessary conditions to eliminate poverty and all forms of discrimination.
3. The political dialogue shall cover all issues of common interest to the Parties.
4. The political dialogue shall take place whenever necessary, notably:
(a) at ministerial level;
(b) at the level of senior officials representing South Africa, on the one hand, and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities, on the other;
(c) taking full advantage of all diplomatic channels, including regular briefings, consultations on the occasion of international meetings and contacts between diplomatic representatives in third countries;
(d) where appropriate, by any other means or at any other levels to be agreed between the Parties which would make a useful contribution to consolidating the dialogue and increasing its effectiveness.
5. In addition to the bilateral political dialogue provided for in the previous paragraphs, the Parties shall take full advantage of, and contribute actively to, the regional political dialogue between the European Union and the countries of Southern Africa, with a view in particular to promoting lasting peace and stability in the region. The Parties shall also participate in the political dialogue in the larger ACP/EU framework, as foreseen and laid down in relevant ACP/EC Treaties.
Political dialogue. 1. A regular political dialogue, based on shared values and aspirations, will be established between the Republic of Korea and the European Union. This dialogue will take place in accordance with the procedures agreed between the Republic of Korea and the European Union.
2. The political dialogue will aim to:
a) underline the Parties' commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
b) promote peaceful solutions to international or regional conflicts and the strengthening of the United Nations and other international organisations;
c) enhance policy consultations on international security matters such as arms control and disarmament, non-proliferation of weapons of mass-destruction, and the international transfer of conventional weapons;
d) reflect on major international issues of common interest by increasing the exchange of relevant information both between the two parties and within international fora;
e) enhance consultations on issues of particular interest to the countries of the Asia-Pacific and European regions, for the promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in both regions.
3. Dialogue between the Parties will take place through contacts, exchanges and consultations, particularly in the following forms:
a) summit meetings at leaders' level will be held whenever the Parties deem it necessary;
b) annual consultations at ministerial level will be held wherever the Parties agree;
c) briefings on major foreign and domestic developments at senior officials' level;
d) sectoral dialogues on issues of common interest;
e) exchanges of delegations between the European Parliament and the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.
Political dialogue. The Parties shall regularly engage in a comprehensive, balanced and deep political dialogue leading to commitments on both sides.
Political dialogue. 1. The Parties agree to institutionalize an intensified political dialogue based on the principles referred to in Article 1 covering all bilateral and international matters of mutual interest and leading to closer consultation between the Parties within the context of the international organisations to which they both belong.
2. The dialogue shall be conducted in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the European Union and Mexico on Political Dialogue, which shall form an integral part of the Agreement and which is contained in the Final Act.
3. The ministerial dialogue provided for in the Joint Declaration shall take place mainly within the Joint Council established by Article 45. Part III. Trade
Political dialogue. 1. The Parties shall regularly engage in a comprehensive, balanced and deep political dialogue leading to commitments on both sides.
2. The objective of this dialogue shall be to exchange information, to xxxxxx mutual understanding, and to facilitate the establishment of agreed priorities and shared agendas, in particular by recognising existing links between the different aspects of the relations between the Parties and the various areas of cooperation as laid down in this Agreement. The dialogue shall facilitate consultations and strengthen cooperation between the Parties within international fora as well as promote and sustain a system of effective multilateralism. The objectives of the dialogue shall also include preventing situations arising in which one Party might deem it necessary to have recourse to the consultation procedures envisaged in Articles 96 and 97.
3. The dialogue shall cover all the aims and objectives laid down in this Agreement as well as all questions of common, general or regional interest, including issues pertaining to regional and continental integration. Through dialogue, the Parties shall contribute to peace, security and stability and promote a stable and democratic political environment. It shall encompass cooperation strategies, including the aid effectiveness agenda, as well as global and sectoral policies, including environment, climate change, gender, migration and questions related to the cultural heritage. It shall also address global and sectoral policies of both Parties that might affect the achievement of the objectives of development cooperation.
4. The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment of the objectives of this Agreement, such as the arms trade, excessive military expenditure, drugs, organised crime or child labour, or discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The dialogue shall also encompass a regular assessment of the developments concerning the respect for human rights, democratic principles, the rule of law and good governance.
5. Broadly based policies to promote peace and to prevent, manage and resolve violent conflicts shall play a prominent role in this dialogue, as shall the need to take full account of the objective of peace and democratic stability in the definition of priority areas of coope...
