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No C 25 / 32 Official Journal of the European Communities 28 . 1 . 93

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION

between the European Economic Community and the Cartagena Agreement and its member

countries, namely Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

of the one part,

THE COMMISSION OF THE CARTAGENA AGREEMENT AND THE GOVERNMENTS OF

BOLIVIA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, PERU AND VENEZUELA,

of the other part,

CONSIDERING the traditional links of friendship between the Member States of the European Economic
Community ( hereinafter referred to as ' the Community ') and the Cartagena Agreement and its Member States
( hereinafter referred to as ' the Andean Pact'),

REAFFIRMING their commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, to democratic values and
to respect for human rights,

MINDFUL of their mutual interest in the establishment of cooperation in a number of sectors, and in particular
economic cooperation, trade cooperation and development cooperation,

RECOGNIZING the fundamental objective of the Agreement, which is to consolidate, deepen and diversify
relations between the two Parties,

REAFFIRMING their mutual wish to encourage the development of regional organizations aimed at promot ­
ing economic growth and social progress,

RECOGNIZING that the Cartagena Agreement is a subregional integration organization and that the two Par ­
ties attach special importance to the promotion of the Andean integration process,

RECALLING the Joint Declaration issued by the Parties on 5 May 1980, the Cooperation Agreement signed in
1983, the Rome Declaration of 20 December 1990, the final communique adopted in Luxembourg on 27 April
1991 by the Community and its Member States and the countries of the Rio Group and the final communique
adopted by the ministerial conference held in Santiago on 29 May 1992,

RECOGNIZING the positive repercussions of the modernization and economic reform process, and of the lib ­
eralization of trade in the Andean countries,

RECOGNIZING the importance attached by the Community to the development of trade and economic coop ­
eration with developing countries, and mindful of its guidelines and resolutions concerning cooperation with
Asian and Latin American developing countries,

RECOGNIZING that the Andean Pact is made up of developing countries at different stages of development,
including one landlocked country and a number of particularly depressed regions,

CONVINCED of the importance of the principles of the GATT and of free international trade, and of respect
for intellectual property rights and freedom of investment,

RECOGNIZING the importance of international cooperation to assist countries affected by drug-related prob ­
lems, and recognizing in this context the importance of the decision adopted by the Community on 29 October

1990 concerning the special cooperation programme,

RECOGNIZING the special importance attached by both Parties to increased protection for the environment,

RECOGNIZING the need to promote social rights and in particular the rights of the most disadvantaged,

HAVE DECIDED to conclude this Agreement and to this end have designated as their plenipotentiaries :

FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES :

FOR THE COMMISSION OF THE CARTAGENA AGREEMENT

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FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOLIVIA :

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA :

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR :

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF PERU :

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA :

WHO, having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form,

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS :

A rticle 1

Democratic basis for cooperation

Cooperation ties between the Community and the Andean
Pact, and this Agreement in its entirety, shall be based on
respect for the democratic principles and human rights
which guide the domestic and external policies of both the
Community and the Andean Pact and which constitute an
essential component of this Agreement .

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Intensification of cooperation

1 . Both Parties hereby undertake to impart renewed
vigour to relations between them . To achieve this essential
objective, they resolve to promote in particular the
development of cooperation relating to trade, investment,
finance and technology, taking account of the Andean
countries ' special status as developing countries, and to
promote the intensification and consolidation of the pro ­
cess of integration in the Andean subregion .

2 . The Parties acknowledge the value, in the light of the
aims of this Agreement, of consulting each other on inter ­
national issues of mutual interest (')•

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Economic cooperation

1 . The Contracting Parties, taking into account their
mutual interest and medium - and long-term economic
objectives, undertake to establish economic cooperation of
the widest possible scope, from which no field of activity is
excluded in principle . The aims of such cooperation shall
be in particular to :

( a ) strengthen and diversify generally their economic

links ;

( b ) contribute to the sustainable development of both

Parties ' economies and standards of living ;

( c ) encourage the expansion of trade with a view to pro ­

moting diversification and the opening-up of new mar ­
kets ;

( d ) encourage the flow of investment, the transfer of tech ­

nology and greater protection of investment ;

( e ) establish conditions conducive to job creation and

improved human productivity ;

( f ) encourage measures promoting rural development and

the improvement of urban living conditions ;

( g ) stimulate scientific and technological progress, encour ­

age transfers of technology and improve technological
skills ;

( h ) support the movement towards regional integration ;

( i ) exchange information on statistics and methodology .

2 . Without excluding any area of activity from the outset,
the Contracting Parties shall, in their mutual interest and
with regard to their respective powers and capacities,
determine by common agreement the spheres to be cov ­
ered by economic cooperation . Cooperation shall centre
particularly on the following :

( a ) industry ;

( b ) agro-industry and the mining sector ;

( c) agriculture and fisheries ;

( d ) energy planning and efficient use of energy ;

( e ) protection of the environment and sustainable man ­

agement of natural resources ;

( f ) technology transfers ;

( g ) science and technology ;

( h ) intellectual property, including industrial property ;

(O Unilateral declaration by the Andean Pact . ( i ) standards and quality criteria ;

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( j ) services, including financial services, tourism, trans ­
port, telecommunications and information technology ;

( k ) information on monetary matters ;

( 1 ) technical, health and plant health regulations ;

( m ) consolidation of international cooperation bodies ;

( n ) regional development and frontier integration .

3 . In the interests of attaining the objectives of economic
cooperation, the Contracting Parties shall, each in accord ­
ance with its laws, endeavour to promote activities includ ­
ing the following :

( a ) increasing contacts between the two Parties by organ ­

izing conferences, seminars, trade and industry mis ­
sions and business weeks ( meetings of businessmen ),
general, specialized and subcontracting fairs, and
exploratory missions designed to boost trade and
investment flows ;

( b ) joint participation of Community companies in fairs

and exhibitions held in Andean Pact countries, and
vice versa ;

(c) provision of technical assistance, notably by seconding

consultants and carrying out specific studies ;

( d ) research projects and the exchange of scientists ;

( e ) promoting joint ventures, licensing agreements,
know-how transfers, subcontracting, and other such
activities ;

( f ) exchanging appropriate information, especially as
regards access to existing or future databases ;

( g ) setting up business networks, particularly in the indus ­

trial sector .

Article 4

Most-favoured-nation treatment

The Contracting Parties hereby grant each other most ­
favoured-nation treatment in trade, in accordance with the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ( GATT ).

The Parties reaffirm their will to conduct trade with each

other in accordance with that Agreement .

Article 5

Trade cooperation

1 . The Contracting Parties undertake 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 possi ­
ble .

2 . To that end, the Parties shall endeavour to find meth ­
ods of reducing and eliminating the obstacles hindering the
development of trade, especially non-tariff and para - tariff
barriers, taking account of work already accomplished in
this field by international organizations .

3 . The Contracting Parties shall, where appropriate,
assess the possibility of setting up mutual consultation pro ­
cedures .

Article 6

Means of achieving cooperation in trade

In the interests of bringing about more active cooperation
in trade, the Contracting Parties shall take measures aimed

at :

— promoting meetings, exchanges and contacts between
entrepreneurs of each of the Parties, with the aim of
identifying goods suitable for sale on the market of the
other Party,

— facilitating cooperation between their customs ser ­
vices, in particular as regards vocational training, the
simplification of procedures and the detection of cus ­
toms offences,

— encouraging and providing support for trade-promo ­
tion activities such as seminars, symposia, fairs and
trade and industrial exhibitions, trade visits, reciprocal
visits, business weeks and other activities,

— providing support for their own organizations and
firms, to enable them to engage in activities which are
of benefit to both sides,

— taking into consideration each other 's interests with
regard to market access for commodities, semi-fin ­
ished and manufactured goods and with regard to the
stabilization of world commodity markets, in accord ­
ance with the aims agreed within the appropriate
international organizations,

— examining ways and means of facilitating trade and
eliminating barriers to trade, taking into consideration
the work of international organizations .

Article 7

Temporary admission of goods

The Contracting Parties undertake to grant each other tax

and duty exemption for temporary import into their terri ­

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tory of goods, in accordance with their respective laws and
taking account, wherever possible, of existing international
agreements in this field .

Article 8

Industry

1 . The Contracting Parties shall promote the expansion
and diversification of the Andean countries ' production
base in the industrial and service sectors, directing their
cooperation activities at small and medium-sized enter ­
prises in particular and encouraging steps to facilitate
access for those enterprises to sources of capital, markets
and appropriate technology, and also fostering joint ven ­

tures .

2 . To that end, within the limits of their responsibilities,
the Parties shall encourage projects and operations pro ­
moting :

— the consolidation and extension of the networks estab ­

lished for the purposes of cooperation,

— increased use of the financial instrument ' EC Invest ­

ment Partners ' by, inter alia, greater use of Andean
Pact financial institutions,

— cooperation between firms, such as joint ventures,
subcontracting, transfers of technology, licensing,
applied research and franchising,

— the setting-up of an EC-Andean Pact Business Coun ­
cil and other bodies conducive to the expansion of ties
between them .

— seminars, exhibitions and visits by company directors,

— training businessmen with a view to setting up invest ­
ment projects,

— technical assistance for joint investment,

— measures under the EC Investment Partners pro ­

gramme .

3 . Cooperation in this field may involve public, private,
national or multilateral bodies, including regional finan ­
cial institutions such as ' Corporaci6n Andina de Fo ­
mento ' ( CAF ) and ' Fondo Latinoamericano de Reservas '
( FLAR ) 0 ).

Article 10

Cooperation between financial institutions

The Contracting Parties shall endeavour to foster, accord ­
ing to their needs and within the framework of their re ­
spective programmes and legislation, cooperation between
financial institutions in the form of :

— exchanges of information and experience in fields of
mutual interest ( inter alia by means of seminars, con ­
ferences and workshops ),

— exchanges of consultants,

— technical assistance,

— exchanges of information in the fields of statistics and
methodology .

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Article 11

Investment

1 . The Contracting Parties agree :

— to promote, so far as their powers, rules and regula ­
tions and policies permit, an increase in mutually
beneficial investment,

— to improve the climate for such investment by seeking
agreements on investment promotion and protection
between the Community 's Member States and the
Andean Pact countries based on the principles of
non-discrimination and reciprocity .

2 . In pursuit of these objectives, the Contracting Parties
shall endeavour to stimulate investment promotion, inter
alia by means of :

Science and technology

1 . In accordance with their mutual interest and the aims

of their policies on science, the Contracting Parties under ­
take to promote cooperation in science and technology
aimed in particular at :

— encouraging exchanges of Community and Andean
Pact scientists,

— establishing permanent links between their scientific
and technological communities,

— promoting mutually beneficial transfers of technology,

(') Unilateral declaration of the Andean Pact concerning the
European Investment Bank ( EIB ).

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— encouraging ties between research centres on both
sides with a view to finding joint solutions to problems
affecting both Parties,

— implementing measures with a view to achieving the
goals of both Parties ' research programmes,

— building up research capacities and stimulating tech ­
nological innovation,

— creating opportunities for economic, industrial and
trade cooperation,

— promoting relations between academic and research
institutions and the manufacturing sectors of both Par ­
ties,

— facilitating exchanges of information and reciprocal
access to information networks .

2 . The extent of cooperation shall be determined by the
desires of the Parties, which shall jointly select priority

areas .

These shall include :

— advanced scientific and technological research,

— development and management of science and techno ­
logy policies,

— protection and improvement of the environment,

— rational use of natural resources,

— integration and regional cooperation in sience and
technology,

— biotechnology,

— new materials .

3 . In oder to achieve their chosen objectives, the Con ­
tracting Parties shall encourage and foster measures
including :

— joint research projects involving research centres and

other qualified institutions on both sides,

— advanced training for scientists, through research pro ­
jects at the other Contracting Party 's research centres,

— exchanges of scientific information, through the joint
organization of seminars, workshops, working meet ­
ings and conferences attended by, top-level scientists
from both Contracting Parties,

— distribution of scientific and technological information
and know-how .

their laws, the Contracting Parties shall take steps to
reduce differences in respect of weights and measures,
standardization and certification by promoting the use of
compatible systems of standards and certification . To that
end, they shall encourage the following in particular :

— establishing links between experts in order to facilitate
exchanges of information and studies on weights and
measures, standards, quality control and quality pro ­
motion and certification, and to promote the develop ­
ment of technical assistance in this field,

— encouraging exchanges and contact between bodies
and institutions specializing in these fields,

— promoting measures aimed at achieving mutual recog ­
nition of quality certification,

— holding consultations in the fields concerned .

Article 13

Technological development and intellectual and industrial

property 0 )

1 . For the purpose of achieving effective collaboration
between Andean Pact and Community enterprises in the
fields of the transfer of technology, licensing, joint invest ­
ment and venture capital financing, the Parties, with due
respect for intellectual and industrial property rights,
undertake :

— to identify the branches or sectors of industry on
which cooperation will centre and the means to pro ­
mote industrial cooperation having an advanced tech ­
nological bias,

— to cooperate in encouraging the mobilization of finan ­
cial resources to support joint projects between
Andean Pact and Community enterprises, the aim of
which is to apply new findings in technology to indus ­

try,

— to support the training of qualified technological
research personnel,

to promote innovation by means of an exchange of
information on the programmes each side is conduct ­

Article 12 ing for that purpose, periodic exchanges of experience

derived from the running of innovation programmes
and by means of exchange schemes between Andean
Standards Pact and Community institutions for officials of both
Parties responsible for promoting innovation .

Without prejudice to their international obligations, within
the scope of their responsibilities, and in accordance with (') Unilateral declaration by the Community

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2 . The Contracting Parties undertake to ensure, so far as Article 16
their laws, regulations and policies allow, that suitable and
effective protection is provided for intellectual and indus ­
trial property rights, including geographical designations Transport
and appellations of origin, reinforcing this protection
where desirable . They also undertake, wherever possible
and so far as their laws, regulations and policies allow, to Recognizing the importance of
facilitate access to the databases and databanks in this development and the intensification
field . Parties shall the

Transport

Recognizing the importance of transport to economic
development and the intensification of trade, the Contract ­
ing Parties shall adopt the necessary measures to imple ­
ment cooperation in respect of all types of transport .

Article 14

Mining

The Contracting Parties agree to promote cooperation in
mining, chiefly through the implementation of operations
aimed at :

— encouraging the involvement of enterprises of both
Parties in exploration, mining and marketing of their
mineral resources,

— setting up activities to encourage small - and medium ­
sized enterprises operating in the mining sector,

— exchanging experience and technology relating to min ­
ing prospecting, exploration and exploitation, and per ­
forming joint research to increase the opportunities
for technological development .

Article 15

Energy

The Contracting Parties recognize the importance of the
energy sector to economic and social development, and are
prepared to step up their cooperation in this field, notably
as regards planning, conservation and the efficient use of
energy, and the development of new, commercially viable
energy sources . This improved cooperation will also take
environmental implications into consideration .

To these ends, the Parties agree to promote :

— the conduct of joint studies and research, particularly
as regards energy forecasts and assessments,

— ongoing contacts between energy planners,

Cooperation shall centre on the following :

— exchanges of information on the Parties ' respective
transport policies and on subjects of common interest,

— economic, legal and technical training programmes
aimed at economic operators and those in charge of
public-sector departments,

— technical assistance, particularly in connection with
infrastructure modernization programmes .

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Information technology and telecommunications

1 . The Contracting Parties recognize that information
technology and telecommunications are vital to economic
and social development, and declare themselves prepared
to promote cooperation in fields of common interest,
chiefly in respect of the following :

— standardization, testing and certification,

— earth - and space-based telecommunications such as
transmission networks, satellites, fibre optics, inte ­
grated service digital network ( ISDN ), data transmis ­
sion, rural and mobile telephone systems,

— electronics and microelectronics,

— information and automation,

— high-definition television,

— research and development in new information tech ­
nologies and telecommunications,

— promotion of investment and joint investment .

2 . Such cooperation shall take place in particular
through :

J

— collaboration between experts,

— expert assessments, studies and exchanges of informa ­
tion,

— the implementation of joint programmes and projects
in this field . — training of scientists and technicians,

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— formulation and implementation of specific projects of
mutual benefit,

— promotion of joint projects relating to research and
development, the establishment of information net ­
works and databanks, facilitation of access to existing
databanks and information networks .

Article 20

Biological diversity

networks . The eration Contracting, particularly Parties in the shall field endeavour of biotechnology to establish, aimed coop at ­

preserving biological diversity . Cooperation should be
based on three criteria, namely : socio-economic utility,
Article 18 ecological conservation and the interests of native peoples .

Tourism

Article 21

Within the bounds of their laws, the Contracting Parties
shall contribute to cooperation on tourism in the Andean

Development cooperation

Pact countries, which is to be achieved through specific
measures including :

With a view to increasing the effectiveness of cooperation
exchanges of information and forward studies, in the areas referred to below, the Parties shall seek to

assistance in statistics and data processing, establish a multiannual programme . Furthermore, the Par ­

ties recognize that the desire to see development better

training, managed involves giving priority to the poorest sections of

the population and the most deprived regions, and entails

the organization of events, ensuring that environmental issues are integrated into the

development process .

assistance in statistics and data processing,

training,

the organization of events,

the promotion of investment and joint investment in
order to expand tourist travel .

Article 22

Article 19

Agriculture, forestry and rural areas

The environment

The Contracting Parties shall establish cooperation in the
In instituting cooperation on environmental matters, the areas of agriculture, forestry, agro-industry, agri-foodstuffs
Contracting Parties affirm their will to contribute to sus ­ and tropical products .
tainable development . They will endeavour to reconcile
the need for economic and social development with the
need for due protection of nature, and will devote parti ­ To these ends, in a spirit of cooperation and goodwill and
cular attention in their cooperation to the most disadvan ­ taking into account the laws of both Parties on such issues,
taged sections of the population, to the urban environment the Contracting Parties shall examine :
forests and to . the protection of ecosystems such as tropical opportunities for developing trade in agricultural, for ­

To these ends, in a spirit of cooperation and goodwill and
taking into account the laws of both Parties on such issues,
the Contracting Parties shall examine :

opportunities for developing trade in agricultural, for ­
estry, agro-industrial and tropical products,

To those ends, the Parties shall endeavour to work
together on measures targeting :

— the creation and improvement of public and private ­
sector environmental bodies,

public information and awareness,

the implementation of studies, projects and technical
assistance,

the organization of meetings, seminars, etc .,

exchanges of information and experience,

research projects on disasters and their prevention,

the development and alternative economic use of pro ­
tected areas,

industrial cooperation applied to the environment .

measures governing human and plant health and the
environment, and any obstacles there might be to
trade in this field .

The Contracting Parties shall furthermore endeavour to
promote cooperation on :

the development of agriculture,

the protection and sustainable development of for ­

estry resources,

the agricultural and rural environments,

training in the field of rural development,

contact between the Parties ' agricultural producers, in
the interests of facilitating trade operations and invest ­

ment,

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— agricultural research,

— agricultural statistics .

Article 23

Health

The Contracting Parties agree to cooperate to improve
public health, concentrating on the needs of the most
disadvantaged sections of the population .

To these ends they shall seek to develop joint research,
technology transfers, exchanges of experience and tech ­
nical assistance, in particular with regard to :

— health service management and administration,

— the development of vocational training programmes,

— the improvement of sanitary conditions ( with parti ­
cular regard to combating cholera ) and well-being in
urban and rural areas,

— the prevention and treatment of acquired immuno ­
deficiency syndrome ( AIDS ).

Article 24

Social development

1 . The Contracting Parties shall establish cooperation to
further social development in the Andean Pact, with the
particular aim of improving the living conditions of the
poorest sections of the subregion 's population .

2 . Measures and programmes to implement those aims
shall include support, essentially in the form of technical
assistance, in the following fields :

— social services administration,

— vocational training and job-creation,

— the improvement of living conditions and hygiene in
urban and rural areas,

— preventive healthcare,

ent and reduce the production, distribution and consump ­
tion of illegal drugs .

This cooperation shall include the following :

— projects for the benefit of Andean Pact nationals, pro ­
viding training, education, treatment and rehabilita ­
tion for addicts,

— research programmes,

— cooperation measures and projects designed to
encourage alternative opportunities, including alterna ­
tive crops,

— exchanges of all relevant information, including infor ­
mation concerning measures relating to money-laun ­
dering,

— monitoring trade in essential chemicals,

— drug-abuse prevention programmes .

The Contracting Parties may by mutual agreement extend
their cooperation to other areas .

Article 26

Regional integration and cooperation

The Contracting Parties shall take steps to encourage the
integration of the Andean countries .

Priority shall be given to :

— technical assistance with the technical and practical
aspects of integration,

— promotion of subregional, regional and international
trade,

— development of regional environmental cooperation,

— upgrading regional institutions and supporting the
implementation of joint policies and activities,

— protection of children,

— encouraging the development of regional communica ­

education and assistance programmes for young peo ­ tions .

pie,

— education and assistance programmes for young peo ­

— the role of women .

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Combating drug abuse

Within the scope of their powers, the Contracting Parties
undertake to coordinate and step up their efforts to prev ­

Article 27

Government

The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in administrative
matters in institutional organization and in the administra ­
tion of justice at national, regional and municipal levels .

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To these ends, they shall take steps aimed at :

— encouraging exchanges of information and training
courses for national, regional and municipal officials
and employees,

— increasing government efficiency .

Article 28

Information, communication and culture

The Contracting Parties agree to act jointly in the fields of
information and communication in order to :

— promote understanding of the nature and aims of the
European Community and of the Andean Pact,

— encourage Community and Andean Pact Member
States to strengthen their cultural ties .

In particular, these measures shall take the form of :

— appropriate exchanges of information on issues of
common interest in the fields of culture and informa ­

tion,

— organization of cultural events and exchanges,

— preparatory studies and technical assistance for the
preservation of the cultural heritage .

Article 29

Fisheries

The Contracting Parties acknowledge the importance of
achieving a convergence in their interests in the field of
fisheries . They shall therefore endeavour to intensify and
develop cooperation in this regard by :

— drawing up and implementing special programmes,

— encouraging the private sector to participate in devel ­
oping this sector .

Article 30

Training

Wherever it is clear that improved training would streng ­
then cooperation, appropriate action may be taken in
areas of mutual interest, taking account of new technolo ­
gies in the field .

Such cooperation may take the form of :

— steps to improve the training of technicians and pro ­
fessionals,

— measures with a significant knock-on effect, training
for instructors and technical executives who are

already in positions of responsibility in public and pri ­
vate-sector enterprises, government, the public-service
sector and economic administration,

— specific programmes for exchanges of consultants,
know-how and technology between training institu ­
tions in the European and Andean countries, with
particular emphasis on the technical, scientific and
vocational sectors,

— literacy programmes linked to health and social
development projects .

Article 31

Resources for undertaking cooperation

The Contracting Parties undertake to make available,
within the limits of their abilities and through their own
channels, the appropriate resources, including financial
resources . In this connection, multiannual programming
will be carried out and priorities determined, taking
account of needs and of the Andean Pact countries ' level

of development .

In order to facilitate the implementation of the coopera ­
tion measures specified in this Agreement, the Andean
Pact countries shall :

— grant Community experts the guarantees and facilities
they require to carry out their tasks,

— exempt goods and services imported for the purposes
of EC   - Andean Pact cooperation projects from taxes,
duties and other contributions .

There principles will be made explicit in subsequent
arrangements, in line with national legislations .

Article 32

Joint Committee I 1 )

1 . The Contracting Parties agree to retain the Joint Com ­
mittee established pursuant to the 1983 Cooperation
Agreement, together with the Subcommittee on Science

Unilateral declaration by the Andean Pact concerning the
Junta del Acuerdo de Cartagena ( Junac ).

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and Technology, the Subcommittee on Industrial Coopera ­
tion and the Subcommittee on Trade Cooperation .

2 . The Joint Committee shall :

— see to the proper functioning of the Agreement,

— coordinate activities, projects and specific operations
in relation to the aims of this Agreement and propose
means of implementing them,

— study the development of trade and cooperation
between the Parties,

— make any recommendations required to promote the
expansion of trade and intensify and diversify cooper ­
ation,

— seek appropriate methods of forestalling problems
which might arise in areas covered by the Agreement .

3 . The agendas for Joint Committee meetings shall be set
by mutual agreement . The Committee shall itself establish
provisions concerning the frequency and location of its
subsequent meetings, chairmanship, the establishment of
subcommittees additional to those already in existence,
and other issues .

A rticle 33

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 Communi ­
ties to undertake bilateral activities with the Andean Pact

countries in the field of economic cooperation or where
appropriate to conclude new economic cooperation agree ­
ments with the Andean Pact countries .

2 . Subject to the provisions of paragraph 1 concerning
economic cooperation, the provisions of this Agreement
shall replace the provisions of the agreements concluded
between the Member States of the Communities and the

Andean Pact countries where such provisions are either
incompatible with or identical to th provisions of this
Agreement .

Article 34

European Coal and Steel Community

A separate protocol shall be concluded between the Euro ­
pean Coal and Steel Community and its Member States,

on the one hand, and the Cartagena Agreement and its
Member States on the other .

A rticle 35

Territorial application

This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the terri ­
tories in which the Treaty establishing the Community is
applied and under the conditions laid down in that Treaty
and, on the other, to the territory covered by the Carta ­
gena Agreement .

Article 36

Annex

The Annex shall form an integral part of this Agreement .

Article 37

Entry into force and tacit renewal

This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of
the month following the date on which the Contracting
Parties have notified each other of the completion of the
procedures necessary for this purpose . It is concluded for a
period of five years . It shall be renewed tacitly on a yearly
basis unless one of the Contracting Parties denounces it to
the other Party in writing six months before the date of
expiry .

A rticle 38

Authentic texts

This Agreement is drawn up in duplicate in the Danish,
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian,
Portuguese and Spanish languages, each text being equally
authentic .

Article 39

Future developments

1 . The Contracting Parties may by mutual consent
develop and improve this Agreement with a view to en ­
hancing the levels of cooperation and to supplementing it
by means of agreements on specific sectors or activities .

2 . With regard to the implementation of this Agreement,
either of the Contracting Parties may put forward sugges ­
tions for widening the scope of cooperation, taking into
account the experience gained in its application .

No C 25 / 42 Official Journal of the European Communities 28.1.93

ANNEX

Exchange of letters on shipping

Letter No 1

Sir,

We should be obliged if you would confirm the following :

When the Agreement on cooperation between the European Community and the Cartagena Agreement
and its Member States was signed, the Parties undertook to address in the appropriate manner issues relat ­
ing to the operation of shipping, particularly where the development of trade might be hindered . Mutually
satisfactory solutions on shipping will be sought, subject to observance of 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 my highest consideration .

On behalf of the Council

of the European Communities

Letter No 2

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter and confirm the following :

' When the Agreement on cooperation between the European Community and the Cartagena Agreement
and its Member States was signed, the Parties undertook to address in the appropriate manner issues relat ­
ing to the operation of shipping, particularly where the development of trade might be hindered . Mutually
satisfactory solutions on shipping will be sought, subject to the observance of 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 my highest consideration .

For the Cartagena Agreement

and its Member States