Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Paraguay
Date: 1991-11-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Paraguay, agreement (EU), cooperation agreement, economic development, framework agreement

lUi CQÏvMI S S ï ON OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

C0M(S1) 434 final 

Brussels, 7  November 1S91 

Proposal  for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

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canoerrdDg  the  ooqolTisicn of  the  Fraxoevar*: Agreeraent  for  cooperation 
between the  European  Eooconic Connconity &ç&  the  BepuiOic  of  Paraguay 

(presented  by  the  Commission) 

Explanatory memorandum 

1.  By its decision of 18 March. 1991, the Council authorized the Commission 
to open negotiations with the Republic of Paraguay with a view to 
concluding a framework agreement for cooperation and adopted directives to 
this end. 

2.  Two negotiating sessions took place, the first on 15 July in the 
morning , and the second in the afternoon.  The second session ended with 
the initialling of the agreement between the Community and the Republic of 
Paraguay.  An exchange of letters concerning shipping and a declaration by 
the Gammunity on the Generalized Preferences System are attached to the 
Agreement and form an integral part of it. 

3.  The Commission considers that the text initialled is in line with the 
negotiating directives adopted by the Council. 

4.  Because the legal basis of the Agreement includes Article 235 of the 
Treaty of Rome in addition to Article 113, Parliament must be consulted. 

5.  With a view to the signature and conclusion of this Framework Agreement 
for cooperation between the Ctammunlty and the Republic of Paraguay, the 
Commission is proposing to the Council that it approve the Agreement and 
adopt the attached proposal for a Decision. 

Proposal for a 

Council Decision 

No 

concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement f oir*cooperation 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Paraguay 

THE OUUflULL OF THE EUROPEAN (XfcMJNITIES, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Comunity, 
and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 

Whereas the Community should approve, for the attainment of its aims in the 
sphere of external economic relations, the Framework Agreement for trade 
and economic cooperation with the Republic of Paraguay; 

HAS DBCTTW) AS  FOLIWS: 

Article 1 

The Framework Agreement for trade and economic cooperation between the 
European Economic Oammunity and the Republic of Paraguay is hereby approved 
on behalf of the Community. 

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in 
Article 25 of the Agreement.1 

Article 2 

Article 3 

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall 
represent the Community in the Joint Committee set up by Article 21 of the 
Agreement. 

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication 
In the Official Journal of the European Communities. 

Article 4 

Done at Brussels, 

1  The date of entry into force of the AgreementForllhëeOpuhan^hed in the 
Official Journal of the European Communities B^etBeeâèdenil Secretariat 
of the Council. 

Framework agreement for cooperation 

between the European Economic Qammunity 

and the Republic of Paraguay 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 

of the one part, 

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY, 

of the other part, 

CONSIDERING the links of friendship between the Member States of the 

European Economic Community, hereinafter referred to as "the Community", 

and the Republic of Paraguay, hereinafter referred to as "Paraguay", 

REAFFIRMING the iinportance they attach to the principles of the United 

Nations Charter, to democratic values and to respecting human rights, 

TAKING ACCOUNT of the points reaffirmed in the Rome Declaration of 

20 December 1990, and the Luxembourg Communiqué concluded on 27 April 1991 

between the Community, its Member States and the countries of the Rio 

Group, 

CONSIDERING the readiness of the Community and its Member States to help 

address the social and economic problems confronting Paraguay as it returns 

to democracy, 

TAKING ACCOUNT of their mutual interest in establishing contractual links 

in order to develop extensive cooperation in areas which are of key 

importance to social and economic progress, to step up and diversify trade 

and encourage the flow of investment, 

TAKING account of the Ctarnmunity's new policy on cooperation with the 

developing countries of Latin America, 

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MINDFUL of the importance of securing the participation in cooperation of 

the individuals and bodies with a direct interest in the matter, 

particularly economio operators and the bodies which represent them, 

WHEREAS Paraguay is engaged in a vast regional integration process together 

with Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in the Southern Cone Common Market, 
hereinafter referred to as MMercosu^,', and whereas the Community intends to 

establish cooperation with each of those countries and with the new 

regional entity, aimed at providing support for the said integration 

process; 

TAKING ACCOUNT of their membership or future membership of the General 

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and of the need to uphold and 

reinforce the rules for free and unhampered international trade, 

HAVE DBGIORD to conclude this Agreement and to this end have designated as 

their Plenipotentiaries: 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 

SHE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY, 

WHO, having exchanged their Full Powers, found in good and due form, 

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 

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Article 1 

Democratic basis for cooperation 

Cooperation ties between the Community and Paraguay and this Agreement in 

its entirety shall be based on respect for the democratic principles and 

human rights which inspire the domestic and external policies of both the 

Community and Paraguay. 

Article 2 

Support for democratization 

1. The Contracting Parties consider the support that the Ctamraunity can 

offer towards the consolidation of democracy in Paraguay to be crucial.  In 

this regard, the Community reaffirms its readiness to help strengthen the 

democratic institutions of Paraguay to the extent of its powers and its 

ability. 

2. The Parties likewise agree to encourage, by appropriate measures, the 

return to Paraguay of persons obliged to leave it on political grounds. 

Article 3 

Economic cooperation 

1. The Contracting Parties, taking into account their mutual interest and 

long and medium-term economic objectives, undertake to establish economic 

cooperation of the widest possible scope.  The aims of such cooperation 

shall be, in particular: 

(a) 

to promote diversification of the economy of Paraguay; 

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(b) 

to strengthen and diversify the economic links between the 

Contracting Parties; 

(c) 

to contribute to the development of their economies and the 

improvement of their standards of living; 

(d) 

to open up new markets and new sources of supply; 

(e) 

to create conditions which favour the development of the employment 

market; 

(f ) 

to encourage industrial and trade cooperation, particularly among 

small and medium-si zed enterprises, 

(g) 

to assist the integration of Paraguay into Mercosur. 

2.  Without excluding any field from the outset, the Contracting Parties 

shall determine in which flelds there will be eœnomic and industrial 

cooperation between them, having regard to their respective aims, their 

mutual interest and their own ability. 

Taking account of the above, cooperation will centre on the following: 

(a) 

services, including financial services, and tourism, transport and 

telecommunications; 

(b) 

intellectual and industrial property, regulations and standards, 

(c) 

the management of natural resources and, in particular, the 

conservation and efficient use of forest resources, including 

reafforestation ; 

(d) 

environmental protection; 

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(e) 

agriculture; 

(f) 

industry, mining and energy; 

(g) 

economic and monetary affairs. 

3. Provision shall be made for the following, in particular: 

(a) 

conferences and seminars; 

(b) 

trade and industrial missions; 

(0) 

exploratory missions and missions concerned with investment and the 
promotion of joint ventures; 

(d) 

visits and meetings between economic operators; 

(e) 

the organization of business weeks and general and sector-based 

fairs; 

(f) 

the provision of the services of experts; 

(g) 

specific studies; 

(h) 

(consultancy and technical assistance services; 

(i) 

cooperation between financial institutions; 

(j) 

the conclusion between the Member States of the EEC and Paraguay of 
double taxation agreements; 

(k) 

the exchange of appropriate information, particularly access to 
existing or future databases; 

(1) 

the creation of networks of business people, particularly 
industrialists. 

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Article 4 

Agricultural cooperation 

1.  Paraguay and the Garcraunity shall establish cooperation in agriculture. 

To this end they shall examine in a spirit of cooperation and good will : 

(a) 

the opportunities for increasing their trade in agricultural 

products; 

(b) 

health, plant health and environmental measures and their effects, 

to prevent them hindering trade, while taking into account the two 

Parties' legislation in this field. 

2.  The Community shall contribute to Paraguay's efforts to diversify its 

exports of agricultural products. 

Article 5 

Industrial cooperation 

1.  The Contracting Parties agree to promote the expansion and 

diversification of Paraguay's production in the Industrial and service 

sectors, directing their cooperation activities at small and medium-sized 

enterprises, in particular, and encouraging steps to facilitate access on 

the part of those enterprises to sources of capital, markets and the 

appropriate technology.  These steps may include the joint establishment of 

suitable machinery and Institutions. 

2.  The Contracting Parties likewise agree to consider the possibility of 

promoting projects which could help Paraguayan industry to integrate 

smoothly into Mercosur. 

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Article 6 

Cooperation regarding the environment 

1. The Contracting Parties undertake to cooperate on  the ijoprovement and 

protection of the environment in order to address the issues of water, soil 

and air pollution, erosion, desertification and deforestation, and the 

excessive exploitation of natural resources.  They shall also encourage the 

productive conservation of the forest and aquatic flora and fauna, of 

watercourses and the conservation of tropical forests and national parks. 

2. To this end, the Contracting Parties shall direct their efforts as 

regards the environment towards the following, in particular: 

(a) 

the establishment and iiaprovement of environmental protection 

structures in the public and private sectors; 

(b) 

the development and ijraprovement of laws, regulations and standards; 

(c) 

research, training and information, and alerting public opinion to 

the issues in question; 

(d) 

the execution of studies and projects and the provision of 

technical assistance; 

(e) 

the organization of meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences and 

visits among civil servants, specialists, engineers, business 

people and others fulfilling functions connected with the 

environment. 

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Article 7 

Investment 

The Contracting Parties agree: 

(a) 

to promote, so far as their powers, rules and regulations and 

policies permit, an increase in mutually beneficial, investment; 

(b) 

to iinprove further the favourable climate for mutual investment by 

the Ctanmunity Member States and Paraguay, particularly through 

agreements for the promotion and protection of such investment on 

the basis of the principles of non-discri ml nation and reciprocity. 

Article St 

Cooperation on science and technology 

1.  The Contracting Parties agree to support the promotion and development 

of Paraguay's scientific and technological capabilities. 

This aim will be pursued by fostering and promoting cooperation of the 

widest possible scope between specialist bodies or firms of both parties, 

in particular by establishing ties between the research centres of both 

parties in order to resolve jointly problems of mutual concern. 

2.  Without excluding any area from the outset, the Contracting Parties 

shall together determine the spheres of their cooperation.  These shall 

include the following, in particular: 

(a) 

stoengthening research capabilities; 

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(b) 

developing and managing policy on science and technology; 

(c) 

protection and improvement of the environment; 

(d) 

promoting efficient use of natural resources, in particular forest 

resources; 

(e) 

promoting regional integration and cooperation in science and 

technology; 

(f) 

disseminating information and expertise in science and technology. 

3.  The Contracting Parties will facilitate and encourage the introduction 

of measures aimed at achieving the objectives of cooperation between them, 

in particular: 

(a) 

joint research projects between the parties' research centres and 

other appropriate Institutions; 

(b) 

exchanges of scientific information, particularly through seminars, 

workshops, conferences, etc. 

(c) 

support for the reintegration into Paraguay of scientists, 

engineers and specialists. 

Article 9 

Most-favoured-nation treatment 

1.  The Contracting Parties shall grant each other, in respect of their 

imports and exports of goods, most-favoured-nation treatment on the basis 

of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. 

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Article 10 

Temporary importation of goods 

The Contracting Parties undertake to give consideration to granting 

exemption from duties and taxes for goods temporarily imported into their 

territory which are covered by the relevant international agreements and 

are intended for re-export. 

Article 11 

Trade cooperation 

1.  The Contracting Parties agree to develop and diversify trade to the 

highest possible degree, taking into account the economic situation of each 

of the parties and facilitating trade transactions between them as far as 

possible. 

2.  The Contracting Parties agree to examine ways and means of eliminating 

non-tariff barriers and, taking account of the work done by international 

organizations, they will commit themselves to a policy aimed at: 

(a) 

making trade transactions between them as easy as possible; 

(b) 

cooperating bilaterally and multilaterally on issues of common 

concern, Including intellectual and industrial property, 

origin-related designations, commodities and manufactured and 

semi-manufactured products; 

(c) 

facilitating cooperation between their customs services in spheres 

including vocational training, the slmpl 1 fication of procedures and 

detection of infringements of customs rules; 

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(d) 

taking each other's interests into account in relation to access to 

resources, the processing of such resources and market access for 

the products of the Contracting Parties; 

(e) 

bringing economic operators into closer contact in order to 

diversify and Increase current trade flows; 

(f) 

examining, recommending and implementing trade promotion measures 

in the interests of expanding imports and exports; 

(g) 

seeking each other's opinion as far as possible on measures likely 

to have an adverse effect on trade between them. 

Article 12 

Coopération concerning government 

1.  The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in contributing to the 

rationalization and modernization of government service at national and 

regional levels, notably with regard to the restructuring of central 

government. 

2.  To attain these objectives, the Oontracting Parties shall endeavour to 

promote, inter alia: 

-  seminars and training courses for civil servants and the staff of public 

institutions and government departments; 

-  :Lmprovement of the equipment of public institutions and government 

departments. 

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Article 15 

Cooperation on Information, communication and culture 

1.  Cooperation between the Contracting Parties shall encompass information 

and communication, taking account of the cultural dimension of their 

relations. 

2.  Such cooperation shall include the preservation of historic and 

cultural objects. 

Article 14 

Training 

1.  Cooperation established within the framework of the Agreement may 

include appropriate training. 

2.  Training will be targeted essentially at instructors and teachers or 

supervisory staff already in positions of responsibility in firms, 

government departments, public services and other areas of economic and 

social activity. 

3.  The Contracting Parties shall consider the possibility of introducing 

specific training programmes which help to strengthen Paraguay's democratic 

institutions. 

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Article 15 

Publto health 

The extracting Parties agree to cooperate in the field of public health, 

with the aim of raising the standard of living and quality of life, 

particularly in the most disadvantaged sectors .  In the interests of 

attaining these aims, the Parties undertake to conduct joint research, 

transfers of technology, and interchanges of experience and technical 

assistance, notably Including measures relating to the following: 

-  the management and administration of the departments with responsibility 

for this field; 

-  the organization of scientific meetings and exchanges of specialists; 

-  the undertaking of programmes of vocational training; 

-  programmes and projects for the improvement of health and social welfare 

in urban and rural areas. 

Article 16 

Drug abuse control 

1.  The Contracting Parties undertake, in conformity with their respective 

legal provisions, to coordinate and step up their efforts to prevent and 

reduce the production, trafficking and consumption of drugs. 

2.  Such cooperation shall include the following: 

-  projects for training, education, health-promotion and rehabilitation of 

addicts, including projects for the reintegration of addicts into 

working life and society; 

-  research programmes and projects; 

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-  measures to encourage alternative economio activities; 

-  the exchange of all relevant information, including that «relating to 

money laundering. 

3.  Financing for the operations referred to may be contributed by public 

and private institutions and national, regional or international 

organizations, in consultation with the Government of Paraguay and the 

appropriate authorities of the Community and its Member States. 

Article 17 

Tourism 

The Contracting Parties shall, in accordance with their laws, promote 

coopération on tourism, which is to be achieved through specific measures 

focusing on: 

-  exchanges of officials and experts dealing with tourism, the interchange 

of information and statistics relating to this field and the transfer of 

technology; 

-  the development of activities to stimulate tourist traffic; 

-  the advancement of training schemes intended in particular to support 

hotel operation and management; 

-  joint participation in fairs and exhibitions aimed at increasing tourist 

flows. 

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Article 18 

Regional cooperation and integration 

1.  Cooperation between the Contracting Parties may extend to action 

undertaken within the context of  cooperation or integration agreements 

with third countries in the same region. 

2.  Without excluding any sphere of action, the following shall be given 

particular consideration: 

(a) 

cooperation on environmental issues at regional level; 

(b) 

development of intra-regional trade; 

(c) 

the strengthening of regional institutions and support for the 

introduction of common policies and activities; 

(d) 

regional communications, notably waterways. 

Article 19 

Development cooperation 

1.  In order to consolidate and accelerate Paraguay's economio and social 

development, the Community  will implement assistance operations in the 

context of the Community programmes for developing countries. 

2.  Particular ijoportance shall be attached to rural development, notably 

integrated rural development, joint training schemes, action aimed at 

ijmoroving self-sufficiency in food, employment, urban and rural housing and 

promoting grassroot organizations. 

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Article 20 

Resources for cooperation 

In order to facilitate the achievement of the aims set out in this 

Agreement, the Contracting Parties shall make available, within the limits 

of their abilities and through their own channels, the appropriate 

resources, including financial resources. 

Article 21 

Joint Cooperation Committee 

1. A Joint Cooperation Committee shall be established, consisting of 

representatives of the Community and of Paraguay.  It shall meet once a 

year, alternately in Brussels and Asuncion, on a date and with an agenda 

fixed by mutual agreement.  Extraordinary meetings may be convened with the 

consent of both parties. 

2. The Joint Committee shall see to the proper functioning of the Agreement 

and shall examine all issues arising from its application.  In fulfilling 

this role, its main functions shall be to: 

(a) 

consider measures for developing and diversifying trade, in 

accordance with the objectives of this Agreement, 

(b) 

exchange views on any points of common interest regarding trade and 

cooperation, including future programmes and the resources for 

them, 

(o) 

make recommendations for promoting the expansion of trade and 

stepping up intensified cooperation, without neglecting the need to 

coordinate the measures planned, 

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(d) 

in general terms, recommend solutions aimed at helping to attain 

the objectives of this Agreement. 

3. The Joint Committee may set up specialized subcommittees and working 

parties to assist it in the performance of its duties. 

Article 22 

Other agreements 

1.  Without prejudice to the provisions of the Treaties establishing the 

European Communities, neither this Agreement nor any action taken under it 

shall in any way affect the powers of the Member States of the Communities 

to undertake bilateral activities with Paraguay in the field of economic 

cooperation with Paraguay or, where appropriate, to conclude new economic 

cooperation agreements with Paraguay. 

2.  Subject to the provisions of paragraph 1 ocax)erning e<x>nomic 

cooperation, the provisions of this Agreement shall replace the provisions 

of the agreements concluded between the Member States of the Communities 

and Paraguay where such provisions are either incompatible with or 

identical to the provisions of this Agreement. 

Article 23 

Territorial application 

This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories in which 

the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is applicable under 

the conditions laid down by that Treaty and, on the other, to the territory 

of the Republic of Paraguay. 

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Article 24 

Future developments 

1.  The Contracting Parties may by mutual consent expand this Agreement 
with a view to increasing the levels of cooperation and supplementing them, 
each in accordance with its laws, by means of agreements on specific 
sectors or activities. 

2.  Within the framework of this Agreement, either of the Contracting 
Parties may put forward suggestions for widening the scope of cooperation, 
taking into account the experience gained in its application. 

Article 25 

Entry Into force and duration 

1.  This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the month 
following the date on which the Oontraoting Parties have notified each 
other of the completion of the pcrocedures necessary for this purpose. 

2.  This Agreement is ccmcluded for a period of five years.  It shall be 
renewed on a yearly basis unless one of the Contracting Parties denounces 
it six months before the date of expiry. 

Article 26 

Annexes 

The Annexes shall form an integral part of this Agreement. 

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Article 27 

Authentic languages 

This Agreement is drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, rxitch, English, 

French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages, each text 

being equally authentic 

Done at Brussels, 

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ANNEX I 

EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CN MARITIME TRANSPORT „.. 

Letter 1 

Sir, 

Please would you confirm your Government's agreement to the following: 

When the Agreement on cooperation between the European Economic Community 

and Paraguay was signed, the Parties undertook to address in the 

appropriate manner issues relating to the operation of shipping, 

particularly where the development of trade might be hindered.  Mutually 

satisfactory solutions on shipping will be sought, with due respect for the 

principle of free and fair competition on a commercial basis. 

It has likewise been agreed that such issues should also be discussed by 

the Joint Committee. 

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of our highest consideration. 

On behalf of the 

Council of the European Communities 

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Letter 2 

Sirs, 

I have the honour to confirm my Government's agreement to the following: 

"When the Agreement on cooperation between the European Economic Community 
and Paraguay was signed, the Parties undertook to address in the 
appropriate manner issues relating to the operation of shipping, 
particularly where the development of trade might be hindered.  Mutually 
satisfactory solutions on shipping will be sought, with due respect for the 
principle of free and fair competition on a commercial basis. 

It has likewise been agreed that such issues should also be discussed by 
the Joint Committee. " 

Please accept, Sirs, the assurance of my highest consideration. 

For the 

Government of the Republic 
of Paraguay 

IK, 

UNILATERAL DECLARATION BY. THE COMMUNITY CN THE gSP 

ANNEX II 

The European Economio Ctommunity hereby confirms the importance which it 

attaches to the Generalized System of Preferences, set up by 

Resolution 21 (II) of the Second United Nations Conference on Trade and 

Development. 

The European Community is prepared to examine any suggestions put to it by 

Paraguay in order to enable that country to make the best and widest 

possible use of the generalized preferences scheme which the Community has 

implemented in accordance with the abovementioned Resolution. 

In order to ensure that Paraguayan officials and business people are 

properly acquainted with the Community scheme, the Commission will arrange 

information seminars in Paraguay. 

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Fiche Financière 

Accord de coopération CE - Paraguay 

1•  Lignes budgétaires concernées 

a)  lignes dont  l'application est conditionnée par  l'existence d'un 

Accord de coopération : 

B7-5020 - Actions dans le cadre d'accords de coopération 

économique et commerciale avec des pays tiers 

B7-3015 - Actions visant  la promotion de l'investissement 

communautaire dans les PVD d'Amérique  latine dans 
le cadre des accords de coopération économique et 
commerciale 

B6-8200 - Coopération Internationale - actions de recherche 
et de développement dans le cadre des accords de 
coopération avec des pays tiers. 

b)  autres  I ignés : 

B7-3010 - Coopération financière et technique avec des PVD 

d'Amérique Latine 

B7-3011 - Promotion des relations commerciales des PVD 

d'Amérique  latine 

87-3012 - Actions destinées à favoriser  les efforts 

d'Intégration régionale ou subrégionale entre 
les PVD d'Amérique  latine 

B7-3013 - Coopération avec des PVD d'Amérique  latine dans 

le domaine énergétique 

87-3014 - Actions de formation en faveur de ressortissants 

de PVD d'Amérique latine 

B7-5030 - Organisation de séminaires sur le 

SPG communautaire 

B7-5040 - Environnement dans les PVD 

87-5045 - Programme d'actions de coopération Nord-Sud dans le 

domaine de la lutte contre  la drogue 
(Budget 1992 : B7-5080 - Programme d'actions de 
coopération Nord-Sud dans le domaine de  la lutte 
contre  les drogues et  la toxicomanie) 

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2.  Base  légale 

Base  légale  existante 

3.  ClassifIcat ion 

DNO 

4.  PeserIptIon 

4.1  Objectif  : 

Etablir une coopération dans  l'intérêt des deux  parties. 

4.2 Personnes  concernées : 

Opérateurs  économiques  et 
p a r t i e s. 

instances 

responsables  des  deux 

5.  Nature de  la dépense 

5.1  Nature : 

Aide  à  fonds  perdus  en  faveur  de  divers  projets  dans  les 
différents  domaines de coopération  couverts par  I'Accords. 

6.  Incidence  financière de l'action sur les crédits  d'intervention 

6.1 Echéancier  des crédits d'engagement  et de paiement  : 

Selon  demande et approbation par les services de  la Commission 
des actions à développer 

6.2 Part  du financement  communautaire  (en %) dans  le coût  total de 

l'action 

à décider  au cas par cas; dans certains cas Jusqu'à 100%. 

6.3 Modalités du financement de l'action  pendant  l'année en cours : 

A partir  des crédits existants. 

7.  Observât ions 

Le  volume  des  dépenses  dérivées  de  l'accord  de  coopération  sera 
déterminé, pour  les budgets futurs, selon  la procédure  habituelle. 

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