| Series Title | Official Journal of the European Union |
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| Series Details | L 316 |
| Publication Date | 01/12/2017 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
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Summary: Agreement which sets out the terms and conditions for the participation of Egypt in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA). Further information: The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area ('PRIMA') aims at implementing a joint programme to foster research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and common innovative solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agro-food systems and of integrated water provision and management in the Mediterranean area. The Council of the European Union authorised on 30 May 2017 the European Commission to launch negotiations with Egypt on an International Agreement laying down the terms and conditions for Egypt's participation in PRIMA. The negotiations started on 26 June 2017 and were successfully completed on 27 July 2017, when the text of the draft Agreement was initialled by representatives from each of the future Parties. The negotiated agreement is in line with the negotiating directives issued by the Council. On 11 August, the Commission published proposals for the signing and provisional application of the Agreement, and the conclusion of the Agreement. On 25 September, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2017/2210 on the signing of the Agreement, followed on 18 December by Decision (EU) 2017/2457 on the conclusion of the Agreement. |
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| Source Link | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:22017A1201(02) |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Keywords | FP 8 | Horizon 2020, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) |
| Countries / Regions | Egypt |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
