Article 1 
The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Colombia in the European Union crisis management operations is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union.
Article 3 
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 17(1) of the Agreement ( 1 ) .
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.