![]() ![]() It focuses on the development of civil society, measures relating to training and information, and the promotion of human rights and democratic values. The Agreement also covers cooperation on human rights and democracy. The parties recognise the importance of harmonising economic and social development taking into account the need to respect basic rights, especially the rights of the most vulnerable groups. The parties must implement programmes and measures for the prevention of drug abuse, research projects and the exchange of information.Ī dialogue on social affairs and poverty is fundamental. Exchanging information and setting up projects and activities are other components of this cooperation.Īnother area of cooperation is combating drug trafficking, money-laundering and chemical precursors. With a view to facilitating trade, the parties examine ways to harmonise health, plant health and environmental standards. The aim of cooperation in the agricultural, food processing and rural sectors is also to promote trade. As regards the information society, cooperation focuses on dialogue, exchanges of information, the dissemination of new technologies, reciprocal access to databases, the interconnection and interoperability of telematic networks and services, and the promotion of joint research projects and pilot projects. The aim of cooperation in financial services is to encourage greater, more diversified productivity and competitiveness. In all cases, the main aim is the development of these sectors. The exchange of information and training events are key cooperation elements in the areas of mining, energy, transport and tourism. Industrial cooperation aims to promote dynamic, integrated and decentralised management by strengthening contacts, dialogue and the promotion of pilot projects. The Agreement institutes a regular dialogue on cooperation and economic matters. ![]() The area of cooperation as such covers several fields. intellectual, industrial and commercial property: appropriate measures must be taken with a view to ensuring adequate and effective protection.Cooperation and coordination mechanisms are established to facilitate technical assistance, consultation and exchange of information competition: the parties must take appropriate measures within the Joint Council to prevent distortions or restrictions of competition.public procurement: the parties agree to the gradual opening of markets, under the supervision of the Joint Council.In order to achieve this, the Joint Council must take decisions relating to the definition, content and scope of liberalisation, and on clauses allowing the introduction of possible justified restrictions. The decisions of the Joint Council in this area enter into force as soon as they are adopted.Īs regards capital movements and payments, the aim is to encourage their progressive and reciprocal liberalisation. The Joint Council established by the Agreement decides on the arrangements and timetable for reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade in goods and on the arrangements for liberalising trade in services. It aims to encourage the development of trade and a bilateral and preferential, progressive and reciprocal liberalisation of trade. Trade is also an integral part of the Agreement. The dialogue is conducted in accordance with the "Joint Declaration by the European Union (EU) and Mexico on Political Dialogue" annexed to the Final Act. This dialogue must cover all matters of common interest and lead to closer consultation within international organisations. The first is political dialogue, which is institutionalised by the Agreement. The Agreement, which was signed in 1997 and came into force in November 2000, covers several fields. Įconomic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part – Final Act – Declarations. The Agreement is based on respect for human rights and democracy.Ĭouncil Decision 2000/658/EC of 28 September 2000 concerning the conclusion of the Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part. To achieve this, it institutionalises the political dialogue and steps up trade and economic relations by setting up a free trade area for goods and services. This Agreement lays down the essential elements of bilateral relations between the European Community and Mexico. ![]()
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