4.2.2016
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
L 29/11
Article 11
Countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery, both to
state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security.
The Parties shall cooperate and contribute to countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery through
full compliance with and implementation of their respective international treaty obligations and other relevant internat
ional obligations in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an
essential element of this Agreement.
Cooperation in this area is implemented, including by:
(a) further developing export control systems in respect of military and dual-use goods and technologies;
(b) establishing a regular political dialogue on the issues covered by this Article.
Article 12
Small arms and light weapons
The Parties shall cooperate and ensure coordination, complementarity and synergy in their efforts to fight against the
illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition, at all relevant levels, and agree to continue a
regular political dialogue, including in the multilateral framework.
This cooperation shall be implemented by the Parties in full compliance with the existing international agreements and
UN Security Council resolutions, as well as their commitments within the framework of other international instruments
applicable in this area to which the Parties adhere. Both Parties are convinced in this regard of the value of the ATT.
Article 13
Counter-terrorism
The Parties agree to work together at bilateral, regional and international levels to prevent and combat terrorism in full
accordance with the rule of law, international law, international human rights standards, humanitarian law and relevant
UN decisions, including the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
Cooperation between the Parties shall aim to:
(a) implement, as appropriate, UN resolutions, the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and their commitments
under other international conventions and instruments on countering terrorism;
(b) exchange information on planned and committed acts of terrorism, forms and methods of carrying these out, and
terrorist groups that plan, commit or have committed a crime in the territory of another Party, in accordance with
international law and domestic legislation;
(c) exchange experience in the prevention of all forms of terrorism, including public provocation on the internet to
commit a terrorist offence, as well as experience with the means and methods of combating terrorism, experience in
technical areas, and training, offered or paid by institutions, bodies and agencies of the European Union;
(d) intensify common efforts against financing of terrorism and exchange views about processes of radicalisation and
recruitment; and
(e) exchange best practices in the area of protection of human rights in the fight against terrorism.
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