| Author (Corporate) | European Commission, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy |
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| Series Title | JOIN |
| Series Details | (2016) 8 final (14.4.16) |
| Publication Date | 14/04/2016 |
| Content Type | Policy-making |
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On 10 October 2011, the Council adopted a Decision authorising the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to negotiate a Framework Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Australia, of the other part. Negotiations began in December 2011 and were successfully concluded with the initialling of the Agreement on 5 March 2015. This Agreement, similarly to those concluded by the EU with partner countries, includes binding political clauses based on the shared values of the two Parties. Accordingly, the EU and Australia declare their commitments in areas including human rights, non-proliferation and the fight against terrorism. The Agreement also covers cooperation on economic and trade matters, including dialogues on economic, trade and investment related areas, agricultural trade, sanitary and phytosanitary issues and other sectoral issues. The Agreement contributes significantly to the improvement of the partnership between the EU and Australia, a partnership which is based on joint values and principles, including respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, international peace and security. |
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| Source Link | http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=JOIN:2016:008:FIN |
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| Countries / Regions | Australia, Europe |
