# Official Journal L 54/2012

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5528 February 2012 |

ISSN 1977-0677

doi:10.3000/19770677.L_2012.054.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 54

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5528 February 2012

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) No 168/2012 of 27 February 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria | 1 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 169/2012 of 27 February 2012 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 6 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/121/CFSP of 27 February 2012 in support of activities to promote EU-China-Africa dialogue and cooperation on conventional arms controls | 8 |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/122/CFSP of 27 February 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria | 14 |
| | * | Council Decision 2012/123/CFSP of 27 February 2012 amending Decision 2011/523/EU partially suspending the application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic | 18 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision 2012/124/CFSP of 27 February 2012 implementing Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe | 20 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Council Regulation (EU) No 168/2012 of 27 February 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 169/2012 of 27 February 2012 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

6

DECISIONS

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Council Decision 2012/121/CFSP of 27 February 2012 in support of activities to promote EU-China-Africa dialogue and cooperation on conventional arms controls

8

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Council Decision 2012/122/CFSP of 27 February 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

14

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Council Decision 2012/123/CFSP of 27 February 2012 amending Decision 2011/523/EU partially suspending the application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic

18

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Council Implementing Decision 2012/124/CFSP of 27 February 2012 implementing Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

20

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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EN

Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 168/2012

of 27 February 2012

amending Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP of 1 December 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1),

Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (2). |
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(1)

On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (2).

| (2) | In view of the continued brutal repression and violation of human rights by the Government of Syria, Council Decision 2012/122/CFSP (3) amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP provides for additional measures, namely a prohibition on the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds, restrictive measures against the Central Bank of Syria, and amendments to the list of targeted persons and entities. |
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(2)

In view of the continued brutal repression and violation of human rights by the Government of Syria, Council Decision 2012/122/CFSP (3) amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP provides for additional measures, namely a prohibition on the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds, restrictive measures against the Central Bank of Syria, and amendments to the list of targeted persons and entities.

| (3) | Those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States. |
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(3)

Those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

| (4) | Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(4)

Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately, |
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(5)

In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation must enter into force immediately,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | the following article is inserted:
  ‘Article 11a
  1.   It shall be prohibited:






  (a) | to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed in Annex VIII, whether or not originating in the Union, to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; |
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(1)

the following article is inserted:

‘Article 11a

1.   It shall be prohibited:

(a)

to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed in Annex VIII, whether or not originating in the Union, to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them;

| (b) | to purchase, import or transport, directly or indirectly, gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed in Annex VIII, whether the item concerned originates in Syria or not, from the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; and |
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(b)

to purchase, import or transport, directly or indirectly, gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed in Annex VIII, whether the item concerned originates in Syria or not, from the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; and

| (c) | to provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance or brokering services, financing or financial assistance, related to the goods referred to in points (a) and (b), to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them. |
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(c)

to provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance or brokering services, financing or financial assistance, related to the goods referred to in points (a) and (b), to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them.

2.   Annex VIII shall include gold, precious metals and diamonds subject to the prohibitions referred to in paragraph 1.’;

| (2) | the following article is inserted:
  ‘Article 21a
  The prohibitions in Article 14 shall not apply to:






  (a) | (i) | a transfer by or through Central Bank of Syria of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation; or |
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(2)

the following article is inserted:

‘Article 21a

The prohibitions in Article 14 shall not apply to:

(a)

(i)

a transfer by or through Central Bank of Syria of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation; or

| (ii) | a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through Central Bank of Syria where the transfer is related to a payment by a person or entity not listed in Annex II or IIa due in connection with a specific trade contract, |
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(ii)

a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through Central Bank of Syria where the transfer is related to a payment by a person or entity not listed in Annex II or IIa due in connection with a specific trade contract,

provided that the competent authority of the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment will not directly or indirectly be received by any other person or entity listed in Annex II or IIa; or

| (b) | a transfer made by or through Central Bank of Syria of frozen funds or economic resources in order to provide financial institutions within the jurisdiction of the Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the competent authority of the relevant Member State.’. |
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(b)

a transfer made by or through Central Bank of Syria of frozen funds or economic resources in order to provide financial institutions within the jurisdiction of the Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the competent authority of the relevant Member State.’.

Article 2

The persons and entity listed in Annex I to this Regulation shall be added to the list set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

Article 3

The person listed in Annex II to this Regulation shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

Article 4

The text set out in Annex III to this Regulation is added to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 as Annex VIII.

Article 5

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p. 56.

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(2)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

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(3)  See page 14 of this Official Journal.

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ANNEX I

In Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entries are added:

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Central Bank of Syria | Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square
  Postal address:





  Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus, |
| Syrian Arab Republic, |
| P.O. Box: 2254 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Central Bank of Syria

Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square

Postal address:

Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus,

Syrian Arab Republic,

P.O. Box: 2254

Providing financial support to the regime

27.2.2012

2.

Al –Halqi, Dr. Wael Nader

Born in the Daraa Province, 1964

Minister of Health.

Under his responsibility hospitals were ordered to deny care to protestors.

27.2.2012

3.

Azzam, Mansour Fadlallah

Born in the Sweida Province, 1960

Minister of Presidential Affairs

Advisor to the President.

27.2.2012

4.

Sabouni, Dr. Emad Abdul-Ghani

Born in Damascus, 1964

Minister of Communication and Technology.

Under his responsability free access to the media is being seriously hampered.

27.2.2012

5.

Allaw, Sufian

Born in al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor, 1944

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

Responsible for policies concerning petroleum and mineral resources which provide a major source of financial support for the regime.

27.2.2012

6.

Slakho, Dr Adnan

Born in Damascus, 1955

Minister of Industry

Responsible for economic and industrial policies which provide resources and support for the regime.

27.2.2012

7.

Al-Rashed, Dr. Saleh

Born in the Aleppo Province, 1964

Minister of Education.

Under his responsibility schools are being used as makeshift prisons

27.2.2012

8.

Abbas, Dr. Fayssal

Born in the Hama Province, 1955

Minister of Transport.

Under his responsibility logistical support for the repression is being provided.

27.2.2012

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ANNEX II

In Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entry is deleted:

| 52. | Emad Ghraiwati |
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52.

Emad Ghraiwati

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ANNEX III

‘ANNEX VIII

List of gold, precious metals and diamonds referred to in Article 11a

| HS Code | Description |
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| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set. |
| 7106 | Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7108 | Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7109 | Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7111 | Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured. |
| 7112 | Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal.’. |

HS Code

Description

7102

Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.

7106

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7108

Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7109

Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured.

7110

Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7111

Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured.

7112

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal.’.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 169/2012

of 27 February 2012

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
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(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | IL | 121,1 |
| JO | 78,3 |
| MA | 80,1 |
| TN | 76,7 |
| TR | 106,3 |
| ZZ | 92,5 |
| 0707 00 05 | JO | 221,0 |
| MA | 94,2 |
| TR | 166,3 |
| ZZ | 160,5 |
| 0709 91 00 | EG | 88,4 |
| MA | 82,2 |
| ZZ | 85,3 |
| 0709 93 10 | MA | 65,8 |
| TR | 160,0 |
| ZZ | 112,9 |
| 0805 10 20 | EG | 48,1 |
| IL | 74,0 |
| MA | 49,9 |
| TN | 49,3 |
| TR | 72,1 |
| ZZ | 58,7 |
| 0805 20 10 | IL | 128,5 |
| MA | 87,2 |
| ZZ | 107,9 |
| 0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90 | EG | 74,1 |
| IL | 117,1 |
| MA | 110,1 |
| TR | 72,1 |
| ZZ | 93,4 |
| 0805 50 10 | EG | 42,9 |
| TR | 51,3 |
| ZZ | 47,1 |
| 0808 10 80 | CA | 122,9 |
| CL | 98,4 |
| CN | 114,0 |
| MK | 33,9 |
| US | 141,7 |
| ZZ | 102,2 |
| 0808 30 90 | AR | 83,5 |
| CL | 148,5 |
| CN | 52,3 |
| US | 127,1 |
| ZA | 86,8 |
| ZZ | 99,6 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

IL

121,1

JO

78,3

MA

80,1

TN

76,7

TR

106,3

ZZ

92,5

0707 00 05

JO

221,0

MA

94,2

TR

166,3

ZZ

160,5

0709 91 00

EG

88,4

MA

82,2

ZZ

85,3

0709 93 10

MA

65,8

TR

160,0

ZZ

112,9

0805 10 20

EG

48,1

IL

74,0

MA

49,9

TN

49,3

TR

72,1

ZZ

58,7

0805 20 10

IL

128,5

MA

87,2

ZZ

107,9

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90

EG

74,1

IL

117,1

MA

110,1

TR

72,1

ZZ

93,4

0805 50 10

EG

42,9

TR

51,3

ZZ

47,1

0808 10 80

CA

122,9

CL

98,4

CN

114,0

MK

33,9

US

141,7

ZZ

102,2

0808 30 90

AR

83,5

CL

148,5

CN

52,3

US

127,1

ZA

86,8

ZZ

99,6

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISIONS

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/121/CFSP

of 27 February 2012

in support of activities to promote EU-China-Africa dialogue and cooperation on conventional arms controls

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 26(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | At its meeting held on 15 and 16 December 2005, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (hereinafter ‘SALW’) and their ammunition (hereinafter ‘EU SALW Strategy’). The Strategy identifies the African continent as one of the regions most affected by the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW. |
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(1)

At its meeting held on 15 and 16 December 2005, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (hereinafter ‘SALW’) and their ammunition (hereinafter ‘EU SALW Strategy’). The Strategy identifies the African continent as one of the regions most affected by the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW.

| (2) | The EU SALW Strategy defines several tasks to be fulfilled by the Union, including the research of consensus within exporting countries with a view to supplying small arms to governments only, in accordance with restrictive and appropriate regional and international criteria on arms exports. |
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(2)

The EU SALW Strategy defines several tasks to be fulfilled by the Union, including the research of consensus within exporting countries with a view to supplying small arms to governments only, in accordance with restrictive and appropriate regional and international criteria on arms exports.

| (3) | The EU SALW Strategy also recommends the inclusion of SALW as a topic to be addressed in the political dialogue with third countries and international, regional or sub-regional organisations, paying special attention to the coordination of actions with the Union's main partners and major SALW exporters, including China. |
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(3)

The EU SALW Strategy also recommends the inclusion of SALW as a topic to be addressed in the political dialogue with third countries and international, regional or sub-regional organisations, paying special attention to the coordination of actions with the Union's main partners and major SALW exporters, including China.

| (4) | The Council of the European Union adopted in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010 Council Conclusions in support of the negotiation of an Arms Trade Treaty, a legally binding international instrument establishing common international standards for transfers of conventional weapons. It underlined the importance of cooperation in this process with other States and regional organisations. |
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(4)

The Council of the European Union adopted in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010 Council Conclusions in support of the negotiation of an Arms Trade Treaty, a legally binding international instrument establishing common international standards for transfers of conventional weapons. It underlined the importance of cooperation in this process with other States and regional organisations.

| (5) | Since its establishment in 2005, the EU-China Strategic Dialogue includes provisions for dialogue on non-proliferation and conventional arms exports. China and the Union agreed at their 2006 Summit to create a new dialogue on Africa's peace, stability, and sustainable development, in order to foster understanding between partners, to discuss activities and priorities, and to provide an opportunity for integrating China into international efforts to improve and coordinate cooperation activities. The 2007-2013 EU-China Strategy Paper defines the fundamental approach of the Union to China as one of engagement and partnership and singles out cooperation to prevent the illicit trade in SALW as a priority. |
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(5)

Since its establishment in 2005, the EU-China Strategic Dialogue includes provisions for dialogue on non-proliferation and conventional arms exports. China and the Union agreed at their 2006 Summit to create a new dialogue on Africa's peace, stability, and sustainable development, in order to foster understanding between partners, to discuss activities and priorities, and to provide an opportunity for integrating China into international efforts to improve and coordinate cooperation activities. The 2007-2013 EU-China Strategy Paper defines the fundamental approach of the Union to China as one of engagement and partnership and singles out cooperation to prevent the illicit trade in SALW as a priority.

| (6) | In December 2004 China and the Union signed a Joint Declaration on non-proliferation and disarmament, covering also cooperation in the field of conventional weapons. In the Joint Declaration, the Union and China noted that ‘positive and active efforts must also be made to strengthen controls over exports of conventional weapons. The arms control regimes concerning certain conventional weapons need to be strengthened. Efforts to prevent illicit trade of small arms and light weapons and flows of those weapons that would impair regional peace and stability, should be enhanced.’ |
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(6)

In December 2004 China and the Union signed a Joint Declaration on non-proliferation and disarmament, covering also cooperation in the field of conventional weapons. In the Joint Declaration, the Union and China noted that ‘positive and active efforts must also be made to strengthen controls over exports of conventional weapons. The arms control regimes concerning certain conventional weapons need to be strengthened. Efforts to prevent illicit trade of small arms and light weapons and flows of those weapons that would impair regional peace and stability, should be enhanced.’

| (7) | The 2007 Joint Africa-EU Strategic Partnership defines the prevention of the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW as an area for action through enhancing capacity, networking, cooperation and exchange of information. China was invited and participated as an observer in the 2010 EU-Africa Summit, |
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(7)

The 2007 Joint Africa-EU Strategic Partnership defines the prevention of the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW as an area for action through enhancing capacity, networking, cooperation and exchange of information. China was invited and participated as an observer in the 2010 EU-Africa Summit,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.   The Union shall pursue the development of cooperation between civil society, industry, and government representatives of China, the Union, and the African States, including through dialogue between respective civil societies and industries, to develop common approaches to address the threats posed by the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and the lack of regulation at international level of trade in conventional arms. Development of such cooperation should also be reflected in increased support for and implementation of a strong and robust Arms Trade Treaty.

2.   The Union shall pursue the objective referred to in paragraph 1 through the following projects and measures:

| — | the establishment and development of a joint African-EU-Chinese Expert Working Group on conventional arms and a joint African-EU-Chinese Research Centre on conventional arms. The objective of the Expert Working Group and the Research Centre shall be to increase among the policy community in China, Africa, and the Union responsible for conventional arms issues and export controls thereof, awareness of, and engagement on, problems related to the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW, and the lack of regulation at international level of legal trade in conventional weapons. Increased awareness of, and engagement on those issues, will contribute to the successful negotiation and implementation of, a strong and robust Arms Trade Treaty, |
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the establishment and development of a joint African-EU-Chinese Expert Working Group on conventional arms and a joint African-EU-Chinese Research Centre on conventional arms. The objective of the Expert Working Group and the Research Centre shall be to increase among the policy community in China, Africa, and the Union responsible for conventional arms issues and export controls thereof, awareness of, and engagement on, problems related to the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW, and the lack of regulation at international level of legal trade in conventional weapons. Increased awareness of, and engagement on those issues, will contribute to the successful negotiation and implementation of, a strong and robust Arms Trade Treaty,

| — | conducting advocacy and research activities aimed at identifying opportunities for EU-China cooperation to support African States in preventing the illegal trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW. |
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conducting advocacy and research activities aimed at identifying opportunities for EU-China cooperation to support African States in preventing the illegal trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW.

A detailed description of the projects and measures referred to in this paragraph is set out in the Annex.

Article 2

1.   The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter ‘HR’) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision.

2.   The technical implementation of the projects and measures referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the non-governmental organisation ‘Saferworld’.

3.   Saferworld shall perform its tasks under the responsibility of the HR. For this purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with Saferworld.

Article 3

1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects and measures referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 830 000.

2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.

3.   The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 2. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with Saferworld. The agreement shall stipulate that Saferworld is to ensure the visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size.

4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.

Article 4

The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular quarterly reports prepared by Saferworld. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. The Commission shall report on the financial aspects of the implementation of the projects and measures referred to in Article 1(2).

Article 5

1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

2.   This Decision shall expire 24 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). However, it shall expire six months after the date of its entry into force if that financing agreement has not been concluded by that time.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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ANNEX

PROJECTS AND MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1(2)

1.   Objectives

The objectives of the Decision are: to pursue the development of cooperation between civil society, industry, and government representatives in China, the European Union, and the African continent; to develop common approaches to address the threat posed by the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW; and to support the United Nations (UN) Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) process up to, at and beyond the ATT 2012 diplomatic conference. Such objectives are to be pursued through the establishment and development of a joint African-EU-Chinese Expert Working Group on conventional arms (hereinafter ‘EWG’), and of a joint African-EU-Chinese Research Centre on conventional arms (hereinafter ‘RC’). The objective of the EWG and the RC shall be to increase awareness and engagement by the policy community in China, Africa, and the Union on problems associated with the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW, and on the need for agreement on an ATT.

The objective of strengthened cooperation between China, the Union, and Africa shall also be sought by conducting advocacy and research activities aimed at identifying opportunities for EU-China cooperation to support African States in preventing the illegal trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW.

2.   Description of projects and measures

2.1.   Establishment and development of a joint African-EU-Chinese Expert Working Group on conventional arms, and of a joint African-EU-Chinese Research Centre on conventional arms

2.1.1.   Project objectives

| — | to establish fora and networks for Union, Chinese and African policy community experts to discuss different aspects of conventional arms illicit trade, |
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to establish fora and networks for Union, Chinese and African policy community experts to discuss different aspects of conventional arms illicit trade,

| — | to increase, among the policy community in China, Africa, and the Union, awareness of, and engagement on, problems related to the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW, and poor regulation at international level of legal trade in conventional weapons. Increased awareness of, and engagement on these issues, should result in common support for a strong and robust ATT, |
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to increase, among the policy community in China, Africa, and the Union, awareness of, and engagement on, problems related to the illegal trade and excessive accumulation of SALW, and poor regulation at international level of legal trade in conventional weapons. Increased awareness of, and engagement on these issues, should result in common support for a strong and robust ATT,

| — | to enhance, at official and policy-community levels, EU-China-Africa dialogue in order to improve mutual understandings and identify common approaches on the UN ATT process, up to, at and beyond the 2012 ATT diplomatic conference, including through support to joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers on respective national and regional positions, |
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to enhance, at official and policy-community levels, EU-China-Africa dialogue in order to improve mutual understandings and identify common approaches on the UN ATT process, up to, at and beyond the 2012 ATT diplomatic conference, including through support to joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers on respective national and regional positions,

| — | to develop recommendations from the research community on the ATT and SALW, and to effectively transmit them to Chinese, African and Union's and Member States government officials, politicians and policy communities. |
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to develop recommendations from the research community on the ATT and SALW, and to effectively transmit them to Chinese, African and Union's and Member States government officials, politicians and policy communities.

2.1.2.   Project description

(a)   Establishment and development of a joint African-EU-Chinese Expert Working Group on conventional arms

The EWG will be the core ‘institutional’ foundation of the dialogue process promoted by the Council Decision and will be formed through careful coordination between Saferworld, and civil society partner organisations in Africa and China. It will consist of nine members from China, the Union and Africa drawn from university departments, think tanks and research centres who would be identified on the basis of their expertise, reputation, and interest. The EWG will act as a means to share information, ideas, expertise and research amongst its members on conventional arms control issues, identifying the nature of the threats, assessing the effectiveness of current interventions and making recommendations on cooperative actions for policymakers.

It is expected to serve as a platform for interested civil society actors, outside of the direct dialogue process, and to provide an accessible pool of expertise that policymakers and officials responsible for conventional arms and export controls thereof in China, the Union and Africa will be able to draw on. African, Chinese and Union officials will also be invited to observe the working of the EWG.

(b)   Establishment and development a joint African-EU-Chinese Research Centre on conventional arms

The objective of the RC will be to support joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers. It will be established in China. The RC will provide a wide range of relevant materials and resources in English and Chinese related to SALW and the ATT process. The same materials and resources will be made accessible electronically through a website that will also act as the public interface of the EWG.

Activities to be supported in the implementation of tasks referred to in points (a) and (b) will include:

| — | the organisation of preparatory and follow-up meetings in China and in Europe, between Saferworld, and relevant Chinese and African partner organisations, to define the structure and timeline of the project; to identify detailed work plans for the establishment and development of the RC and of the EWG; to establish a project coordination team; to define responsibilities in the team; and to monitor and evaluate progress in the implementation of activities, |
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the organisation of preparatory and follow-up meetings in China and in Europe, between Saferworld, and relevant Chinese and African partner organisations, to define the structure and timeline of the project; to identify detailed work plans for the establishment and development of the RC and of the EWG; to establish a project coordination team; to define responsibilities in the team; and to monitor and evaluate progress in the implementation of activities,

| — | the provision and translation of relevant key materials related to SALW and the ATT, to be used by policy communities in China, Africa, and the Union, and to be made accessible, including electronically, through an RC website. The website will also act as the public interface of the EWG, |
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the provision and translation of relevant key materials related to SALW and the ATT, to be used by policy communities in China, Africa, and the Union, and to be made accessible, including electronically, through an RC website. The website will also act as the public interface of the EWG,

| — | the organisation of several meetings between Saferworld, partner organisations and relevant Chinese authorities to introduce the activities of the RC and of the EWG, and to present and discuss mid-term and final results, with a view to ensuring relevant authorities' support for the activities, |
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the organisation of several meetings between Saferworld, partner organisations and relevant Chinese authorities to introduce the activities of the RC and of the EWG, and to present and discuss mid-term and final results, with a view to ensuring relevant authorities' support for the activities,

| — | the organisation of up to two two-day meetings per year of the EWG, in China, Europe and Africa, to define research plans and provide guidance in the implementation of advocacy and research activities, development and communication of policy recommendations. Each meeting will produce a brief report on the stage of implementation of the project, |
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the organisation of up to two two-day meetings per year of the EWG, in China, Europe and Africa, to define research plans and provide guidance in the implementation of advocacy and research activities, development and communication of policy recommendations. Each meeting will produce a brief report on the stage of implementation of the project,

| — | the organisation of two ATT workshops for up to 40 participants, including representatives of Union, Chinese and African policy communities and authorities responsible for conventional arms and export controls thereof, military and defence industry and civil society experts, to review progress in the negotiations towards an ATT, identify areas of commonality amongst different countries, |
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the organisation of two ATT workshops for up to 40 participants, including representatives of Union, Chinese and African policy communities and authorities responsible for conventional arms and export controls thereof, military and defence industry and civil society experts, to review progress in the negotiations towards an ATT, identify areas of commonality amongst different countries,

| — | the publication of a briefing by Saferworld and the EWG which examines Union and Chinese positions on the ATT. The briefing will be aimed at informing discussions with Union, Chinese and African officials in the run up to the 2012 ATT conference. It will explore the differences in position on the ATT between the Union, China and African States, |
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the publication of a briefing by Saferworld and the EWG which examines Union and Chinese positions on the ATT. The briefing will be aimed at informing discussions with Union, Chinese and African officials in the run up to the 2012 ATT conference. It will explore the differences in position on the ATT between the Union, China and African States,

| — | the production of a comprehensive report on the major lessons learned detailing the successes and challenges of the project, recommending models and options for future EU-China-Africa dialogue on SALW and the ATT process, |
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the production of a comprehensive report on the major lessons learned detailing the successes and challenges of the project, recommending models and options for future EU-China-Africa dialogue on SALW and the ATT process,

| — | the organisation of two events for the official launch and closing of the project. |
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the organisation of two events for the official launch and closing of the project.

2.1.3.   Project results

| — | increased awareness, knowledge and understanding by 500 Chinese, African, and Union policy community actors, including officials in charge of conventional arms issues and export controls thereof, scholars, parliamentarians, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and journalists, of the UN ATT process and of respective national positions, up to and beyond the 2012 ATT diplomatic conference, |
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increased awareness, knowledge and understanding by 500 Chinese, African, and Union policy community actors, including officials in charge of conventional arms issues and export controls thereof, scholars, parliamentarians, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and journalists, of the UN ATT process and of respective national positions, up to and beyond the 2012 ATT diplomatic conference,

| — | improved dialogue, interaction, and cooperation on SALW and the UN ATT process amongst 60 Union, Chinese and African officials, and civil societies, including through the identification of recommendations on the opportunities for collective actions, |
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improved dialogue, interaction, and cooperation on SALW and the UN ATT process amongst 60 Union, Chinese and African officials, and civil societies, including through the identification of recommendations on the opportunities for collective actions,

| — | sustainable links amongst 50 individuals representing Union, African and Chinese policy community institutions providing a means for ongoing information and experience sharing, as well as practical cooperation on SALW and other conventional arms control-related issues beyond the life of this project. |
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sustainable links amongst 50 individuals representing Union, African and Chinese policy community institutions providing a means for ongoing information and experience sharing, as well as practical cooperation on SALW and other conventional arms control-related issues beyond the life of this project.

2.2.   Promotion of EU-China cooperation to support African States in preventing the illegal trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW

2.2.1.   Project objectives

| — | to support joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers on the problems associated with SALW proliferation in Africa and the opportunities for EU-China cooperative actions in this area, |
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to support joint research and analysis by Union, Chinese and African researchers on the problems associated with SALW proliferation in Africa and the opportunities for EU-China cooperative actions in this area,

| — | to assist African States in identifying assistance needs and formulate assistance requests in areas related to the prevention of the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW, |
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to assist African States in identifying assistance needs and formulate assistance requests in areas related to the prevention of the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW,

| — | to formulate recommendations for Union and Chinese policymakers on opportunities for joint EU-China assistance to third countries in Africa. |
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to formulate recommendations for Union and Chinese policymakers on opportunities for joint EU-China assistance to third countries in Africa.

2.2.2.   Project description

The project will allow the identification of opportunities for EU-China cooperation in assisting African third countries in addressing the threats posed by the illicit trade in and excessive accumulation of SALW. It will consist of a series of activities including:

| — | the organisation of up to three study visits in Africa by the members of the EWG to deepen their understanding of the impact of the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW in the continent, meet local actors, and discuss technical assistance needs, |
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the organisation of up to three study visits in Africa by the members of the EWG to deepen their understanding of the impact of the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW in the continent, meet local actors, and discuss technical assistance needs,

| — | the organisation of an international policy seminar in Africa on the prevention of SALW proliferation in the continent. The meeting will be attended by up to 30 participants, including EWG members, and other African, Chinese, and EU civil society representatives and officials in charge of conventional arms issues, and export controls thereof. It will further identify practical areas where Africa's assistance requests to prevent the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW can be linked to Chinese and Union assistance, |
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the organisation of an international policy seminar in Africa on the prevention of SALW proliferation in the continent. The meeting will be attended by up to 30 participants, including EWG members, and other African, Chinese, and EU civil society representatives and officials in charge of conventional arms issues, and export controls thereof. It will further identify practical areas where Africa's assistance requests to prevent the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW can be linked to Chinese and Union assistance,

| — | the technical assessment of SALW control needs in one African country, including estimates of costs, areas of intervention and recommendations on implementing agencies. The study will be developed in close relationship with government officials involved in administering the SALW control system, as well as representatives of the defence sector, in the relevant African country, |
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the technical assessment of SALW control needs in one African country, including estimates of costs, areas of intervention and recommendations on implementing agencies. The study will be developed in close relationship with government officials involved in administering the SALW control system, as well as representatives of the defence sector, in the relevant African country,

| — | the publication by the EWG of an in-depth report focussing on the circulation of SALW in Africa, assessing the effectiveness of current interventions and making clear recommendations for policymakers on cooperative EU-China-Africa actions based on the technical assessment, the study visits and the seminar in Africa. The report will be translated and disseminated to approximately 500 civil society actors, officials, policymakers and politicians in China, the EU and Africa to heighten general awareness of the opportunity for EU-China-Africa cooperation on SALW control in Africa. It will also be presented at meetings with officials foreseen under the project referred to in point 2.1, |
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the publication by the EWG of an in-depth report focussing on the circulation of SALW in Africa, assessing the effectiveness of current interventions and making clear recommendations for policymakers on cooperative EU-China-Africa actions based on the technical assessment, the study visits and the seminar in Africa. The report will be translated and disseminated to approximately 500 civil society actors, officials, policymakers and politicians in China, the EU and Africa to heighten general awareness of the opportunity for EU-China-Africa cooperation on SALW control in Africa. It will also be presented at meetings with officials foreseen under the project referred to in point 2.1,

| — | support to one African country in defining and communicating its needs and official requests for assistance on SALW control, |
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support to one African country in defining and communicating its needs and official requests for assistance on SALW control,

| — | the organisation of meetings with relevant Union and Chinese officials to promote the development of a joint project concept, |
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the organisation of meetings with relevant Union and Chinese officials to promote the development of a joint project concept,

| — | the organisation of an EU-China-Africa policy seminar in China to present the findings and recommendations of the EWG. The meeting will be attended by up to 50 participants, including African, Union, and Chinese civil society representatives and officials responsible for conventional arms issues, and export controls thereof. It will provide an opportunity to review the SALW work of the EWG and debate its recommendations, and provide a framework for practical collaborative action, such as Union and Chinese aid in the areas of stockpile management, destruction of surpluses and record-keeping. |
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the organisation of an EU-China-Africa policy seminar in China to present the findings and recommendations of the EWG. The meeting will be attended by up to 50 participants, including African, Union, and Chinese civil society representatives and officials responsible for conventional arms issues, and export controls thereof. It will provide an opportunity to review the SALW work of the EWG and debate its recommendations, and provide a framework for practical collaborative action, such as Union and Chinese aid in the areas of stockpile management, destruction of surpluses and record-keeping.

2.2.3.   Project results

| — | increased awareness by approximately 500 Chinese and Union policy community actors, including scholars, parliamentarians, NGOs and journalists, of problems associated with SALW proliferation in Africa and the opportunities for EU-China cooperative actions in this area, |
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increased awareness by approximately 500 Chinese and Union policy community actors, including scholars, parliamentarians, NGOs and journalists, of problems associated with SALW proliferation in Africa and the opportunities for EU-China cooperative actions in this area,

| — | improved capacity of one African State to identify assistance need and formulate assistance requests to prevent the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW, |
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improved capacity of one African State to identify assistance need and formulate assistance requests to prevent the illicit trade in, and excessive accumulation of SALW,

| — | identification of opportunities for joint EU-China assistance to third countries in Africa in the field of SALW controls. |
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identification of opportunities for joint EU-China assistance to third countries in Africa in the field of SALW controls.

3.   Participant and venues of seminars/workshops and closing and opening events

Unless otherwise specified in the text of this Annex, Saferworld will propose potential participants and venues for seminars/workshops, and closing and opening events under the projects referred to in points 2.1 and 2.2, which will then be endorsed by the HR, in consultation with the competent Council bodies.

4.   Beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries of the projects will be an estimated 500 policy community actors in China, Africa, and Union, including NGOs, think tanks, industry representatives, government officials in charge of conventional arms export controls, and parliamentarians.

The indirect beneficiaries will be the population, groups and individuals in Africa who are adversely affected by the illegal trade in SALW.

5.   Impact assessment

The impact of this Decision should be technically assessed upon completion of the last of the activities foreseen in it. The impact assessment will be carried out by the HR, in cooperation with relevant Council Working Groups, the Delegation of the European Union to China, and other relevant stakeholders.

6.   Duration

The total estimated duration of the projects is be 24 months.

7.   Technical implementing entity

The technical implementation of the Decision will be entrusted to Saferworld which will perform its tasks under the responsibility of the HR.

8.   Reporting

Saferworld will prepare regular quarterly reports, including after the completion of each of the activities described. The reports should be submitted to the HR not later than six weeks after the completion of the relevant activities.

9.   Estimated total cost of the projects and measures and EU financial contribution

The total cost of the projects and measures is EUR 830 000.

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/122/CFSP

of 27 February 2012

amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP (1). |
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(1)

On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP (1).

| (2) | On 23 January 2012, the Council reiterated its deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Syria and in particular the widespread and systematic violations of human rights. In line with the European Council declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council also confirmed that the Union will continue its policy of imposing additional measures against the regime as long as the repression continues. |
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(2)

On 23 January 2012, the Council reiterated its deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Syria and in particular the widespread and systematic violations of human rights. In line with the European Council declaration of 23 October 2011, the Council also confirmed that the Union will continue its policy of imposing additional measures against the regime as long as the repression continues.

| (3) | In this context, restrictive measures should be imposed against the Central Bank of Syria. |
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(3)

In this context, restrictive measures should be imposed against the Central Bank of Syria.

| (4) | Moreover, the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria should be prohibited. |
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(4)

Moreover, the sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold, precious metals and diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria should be prohibited.

| (5) | In addition, access to the airports of Member States of cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers should be prohibited. |
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(5)

In addition, access to the airports of Member States of cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers should be prohibited.

| (6) | Furthermore, additional persons should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP. |
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(6)

Furthermore, additional persons should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

| (7) | However, there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP. |
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However, there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

| (8) | Decision 2011/782/CFSP should be amended accordingly, |
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(8)

Decision 2011/782/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2011/782/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | the following article is inserted:
  ‘Article 8a
  The direct or indirect sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold and precious metals, as well as of diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, as well as to, from or for persons and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, shall be prohibited.
  The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.’; |
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(1)

the following article is inserted:

‘Article 8a

The direct or indirect sale, purchase, transportation or brokering of gold and precious metals, as well as of diamonds to, from or for the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, as well as to, from or for persons and entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, shall be prohibited.

The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.’;

| (2) | the following chapter is inserted:
  ‘CHAPTER 2a

  TRANSPORT SECTOR

  Article 17a
  Member States, in accordance with their national legislation and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements, shall take the necessary measures to prevent access to the airports under their jurisdiction of all cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers with the exception of mixed passenger and cargo flights.’; |
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(2)

the following chapter is inserted:

‘CHAPTER 2a

TRANSPORT SECTOR

Article 17a

Member States, in accordance with their national legislation and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements, shall take the necessary measures to prevent access to the airports under their jurisdiction of all cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers with the exception of mixed passenger and cargo flights.’;

| (3) | in Article 19, the following paragraphs are added:
  ‘8.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or to a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through the Central Bank of Syria after the date of its designation where such transfer is related to a payment by a non-designated financial institution due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.
  9.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of frozen funds or economic resources where such transfer is for the purpose of providing financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the relevant Member State.’. |
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in Article 19, the following paragraphs are added:

‘8.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of funds or economic resources received and frozen after the date of its designation or to a transfer of funds or economic resources to or through the Central Bank of Syria after the date of its designation where such transfer is related to a payment by a non-designated financial institution due in connection with a specific trade contract, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.

9.   Paragraph 1 shall not apply to a transfer by or through the Central Bank of Syria of frozen funds or economic resources where such transfer is for the purpose of providing financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States with liquidity for the financing of trade, provided that the transfer has been authorised by the relevant Member State.’.

Article 2

The persons and entity listed in Annex I to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

Article 3

The person listed in Annex II to this Decision shall be removed from the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

Article 4

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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ANNEX I

Persons and entity referred to in Article 2

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| 1. | Central Bank of Syria | Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square
  Postal address:





  Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus, |
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| P.O.Box: 2254 |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

1.

Central Bank of Syria

Syria, Damascus, Sabah Bahrat Square

Postal address:

Altjreda al Maghrebeh square, Damascus,

Syrian Arab Republic,

P.O.Box: 2254

Providing financial support to the regime

27.2.2012

2.

Al –Halqi, Dr. Wael Nader

Born in the Daraa Province, 1964

Minister of Health.

Under his responsibility hospitals were ordered to deny care to protestors.

27.2.2012

3.

Azzam, Mansour Fadlallah

Born in the Sweida Province, 1960

Minister of Presidential Affairs

Advisor to the President.

27.2.2012

4.

Sabouni, Dr. Emad Abdul-Ghani

Born in Damascus, 1964

Minister of Communication and Technology.

Under his responsability free access to the media is being seriously hampered.

27.2.2012

5.

Allaw, Sufian

Born in al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor, 1944

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

Responsible for policies concerning petroleum and mineral resources which provide a major source of financial support for the regime.

27.2.2012

6.

Slakho, Dr Adnan

Born in Damascus, 1955

Minister of Industry

Responsible for economic and industrial policies which provide resources and support for the regime.

27.2.2012

7.

Al-Rashed, Dr. Saleh

Born in the Aleppo Province, 1964

Minister of Education.

Under his responsibility schools are being used as makeshift prisons

27.2.2012

8.

Abbas, Dr. Fayssal

Born in the Hama Province, 1955

Minister of Transport.

Under his responsibility logistical support for the repression is being provided.

27.2.2012

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ANNEX II

Person referred to in Article 3

| 52. | Emad Ghraiwati |
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52.

Emad Ghraiwati

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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/123/CFSP

of 27 February 2012

amending Decision 2011/523/EU partially suspending the application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 January 1977, the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic concluded a Cooperation Agreement (1) (‘the Cooperation Agreement’) to promote overall cooperation with a view to strengthening relations between them. |
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(1)

On 18 January 1977, the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic concluded a Cooperation Agreement (1) (‘the Cooperation Agreement’) to promote overall cooperation with a view to strengthening relations between them.

| (2) | On 2 September 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/523/EU (2) which partially suspends the application of the Cooperation Agreement until the Syrian authorities put an end to the systematic violations of human rights and can again be considered as being in compliance with general international law and the principles which form the basis of the Cooperation Agreement. |
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(2)

On 2 September 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/523/EU (2) which partially suspends the application of the Cooperation Agreement until the Syrian authorities put an end to the systematic violations of human rights and can again be considered as being in compliance with general international law and the principles which form the basis of the Cooperation Agreement.

| (3) | Since then, and in view of the further deterioration of the situation in Syria, the Union has adopted further restrictive measures against the Syrian regime (3). |
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(3)

Since then, and in view of the further deterioration of the situation in Syria, the Union has adopted further restrictive measures against the Syrian regime (3).

| (4) | In this regard, the partial suspension of the application of the Cooperation Agreement should continue. In line with the approach set out in Decision 2011/523/EU, the suspension should aim at targeting the Syrian authorities, not the people of Syria, and should be limited accordingly. Since gold, precious metals and diamonds are products the trade in which benefits in particular the Syrian regime, and which therefore supports its repressive policies, the suspension should be extended so as to apply also to trade in these materials, |
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(4)

In this regard, the partial suspension of the application of the Cooperation Agreement should continue. In line with the approach set out in Decision 2011/523/EU, the suspension should aim at targeting the Syrian authorities, not the people of Syria, and should be limited accordingly. Since gold, precious metals and diamonds are products the trade in which benefits in particular the Syrian regime, and which therefore supports its repressive policies, the suspension should be extended so as to apply also to trade in these materials,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measures listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the Annex to Decision 2011/523/EU.

Article 2

This Decision shall be notified to the Syrian Arab Republic.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(2)  OJ L 228, 3.9.2011, p. 19.

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(3)  Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1), Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 55/2012 of 23 January 2012 implementing Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (OJ L 19, 24.1.2012, p. 6), Council Implementing Decision 2012/37/CFSP of 23 January 2012 implementing Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (OJ L 19, 24.1.2012, p. 33).

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ANNEX

List of measures referred to in Article 1

| ‘(6) | The sale, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, of gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed below, whether or not originating in the Union, to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; |
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‘(6)

The sale, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, of gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed below, whether or not originating in the Union, to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria, any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them;

| (7) | The purchase, import or transport, directly or indirectly, of gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed below, whether the item concerned originates in Syria or not, from the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; and |
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(7)

The purchase, import or transport, directly or indirectly, of gold, precious metals and diamonds, as listed below, whether the item concerned originates in Syria or not, from the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them; and

| (8) | The provision, directly or indirectly, technical assistance or brokering services, financing or financial assistance, related to the goods referred to in points (6) and (7), to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them. |
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(8)

The provision, directly or indirectly, technical assistance or brokering services, financing or financial assistance, related to the goods referred to in points (6) and (7), to the Government of Syria, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of Syria and any person, entity or body acting on their behalf or at their direction, or any entity or body owned or controlled by them.

The gold, precious metals and diamonds referred to in this Annex are:

| HS Code | Description |
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| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set. |
| 7106 | Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7108 | Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7109 | Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. |
| 7111 | Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured. |
| 7112 | Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal.’. |

HS Code

Description

7102

Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.

7106

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7108

Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7109

Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured.

7110

Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.

7111

Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured.

7112

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal.’.

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28.2.2012

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 54/20

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2012/124/CFSP

of 27 February 2012

implementing Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 15 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/101/CFSP. |
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(1)

On 15 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/101/CFSP.

| (2) | The information relating to one person on the list in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP should be updated, |
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(2)

The information relating to one person on the list in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP should be updated,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2012.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2011, p. 6.

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ANNEX

The entry for Cephas George Msipa shall be replaced by the entry set out below:

| | Name (and any aliases) | Identifying information | Grounds for designation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘60. | Msipa, Cephas George | Former Provincial Governor: Midlands, born 7.7.1931.
  Passport ZD001500
  ID 63-358147A67 | Former Provincial Governor associated with the ZANU-PF faction of the Government.’ |

Name (and any aliases)

Identifying information

Grounds for designation

‘60.

Msipa, Cephas George

Former Provincial Governor: Midlands, born 7.7.1931.

Passport ZD001500

ID 63-358147A67

Former Provincial Governor associated with the ZANU-PF faction of the Government.’

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