Article 1 
1. For the purpose of promoting peace and security, and effective multilateralism at global and regional levels, the Union shall pursue the following objectives: — strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine by improving Ukraine's legislative and regulatory basis and its human and animal health systems, as well as by raising the awareness of life scientists; — underpinning effective multilateralism at regional level by supporting the action of the OSCE to enhance the capabilities of the competent authorities in Ukraine in the field of biological safety and security in line with obligations under UNSCR 1540 (2004) and the BTWC. 2. In order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the Union shall undertake the following projects: — harmonization of existing Ukrainian regulations on biosafety and biosecurity with international standards; — establishing veterinary surveillance system sustainability in Ukraine for diseases related to especially dangerous pathogens (‘EDP-related diseases’); — awareness-raising, education and training for life scientists on biosafety and biosecurity. A detailed description of the projects referred to above is set out in the Annex.
Article 2 
1. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision. 2. The technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the OSCE Secretariat. It shall perform this task under the control of the High Representative. For this purpose, the High Representative shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the OSCE Secretariat.
Article 3 
1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 1 913 900. 2. The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3. The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with the OSCE Secretariat. That agreement shall stipulate that the OSCE Secretariat is to ensure visibility of the Union's contribution, appropriate to the size of that contribution. 4. The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. The Commission shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.
Article 4 
The High Representative shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision, and shall do so on the basis of regular reports prepared by the OSCE Secretariat. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. The Commission shall provide information on the financial aspects of the projects referred to in Article 1(2).
Article 5 
1. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. 2. This Decision shall expire 36 months after the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3), or six months after the date of its adoption if no financing agreement has been concluded within that period.