CELEX: 51991PC0434
Language: en
Date: 1991-11-07
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Paraguay

lUi CQÏvMI S S ï ON OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                              C0M(S1) 434 final
                                              Brussels, 7    November 1S91
                                  Proposal for a
                                 COUNCIL DECISION
       canoerrdDg the ooqolTisicn of the Fraxoevar*: Agreeraent for cooperation
 mmm\  between the European Eooconic Connconity &ç& the BepuiOic of Paraguay
                          (presented by the Commission)
 ---pagebreak---                            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.
 ---pagebreak---                                 Proposal for a
                     Council Decision       No
    concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement foir*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.
                                  Article 2
The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in
Article 25 of the Agreement.1
                                  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.
                                  Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication
In the Official Journal of the European Communities.
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.
 ---pagebreak---                      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
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                                                         ANNEX II
             UNILATERAL DECLARATION BY. THE COMMUNITY CN THE gSP
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  instances  responsables  des  deux
       parties.
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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