The third country summary files are an information instrument on the relations between the EU and a certain number of third countries. Chapter A deals with contractual obligations Chapter B with institutional relations Chapter C with resolutions, declarations and other EU statements Chapter D with financial assistance by the EU and its Member States Chapter E with bilateral relations between Member States and third countries Chapter F summarizes open questions Chapter G enumerates important reference documents Chapter H contains annexes in table form.
Every effort is made to ensure that the information available is accurate and up-to date.
However, the summary files are not official documents. They neither commit the Council, the Commission or the Member States nor engage their responsibility. The list of third countries included does not reflect any privileged status in terms of EU relations with those countries by comparison with third countries not included in the list. For additional information on agreements of the European Communities with third countries or international organisations, please look at the Agreements web site.