L 29/10
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
4.2.2016
Article 6
Foreign and security policy
The Parties shall intensify their dialogue and cooperation in the area of foreign and security policy and shall address, in
particular, issues of conflict prevention and crisis management, regional stability, non-proliferation, disarmament and
arms control, nuclear security and export control of arms and dual-use goods.
Cooperation shall be based on common values and mutual interests, aiming to increase effectiveness and rapprochement
of policy and to make use of bilateral, regional and international fora.
The Parties reaffirm their commitment to the principles of respect for territorial integrity, inviolability of borders,
sovereignty and independence, as established in the UN Charter and the OSCE Helsinki Final Act, and their commitment
to promote those principles in their bilateral and multilateral relations.
Article 7
Space security
The Parties shall promote the enhancement of safety, security and sustainability of all space-related activities, and agree
to work together at bilateral, regional and international levels with the aim of safeguarding peaceful uses of outer space.
Both Parties note the importance of preventing an arms race in outer space.
Article 8
Serious crimes of international concern
The Parties reaffirm that the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole should not go
unpunished and that their prosecution should be ensured by taking measures at the domestic or international level,
including through the International Criminal Court.
Giving due regard to preserving the integrity of the Rome Statute, the Parties agree to conduct a dialogue on, and shall
seek to take steps towards universal adherence to, the Rome Statute in accordance with their respective laws, including
provision of assistance for capacity building.
Article 9
Conflict prevention and crisis management
The Parties shall enhance cooperation on conflict prevention, the settlement of regional conflicts and crisis management
in order to create an environment of peace and stability.
Article 10
Regional stability
The Parties shall intensify their joint efforts to promote stability and security in Central Asia as well as to improve the
conditions for further regional cooperation, on the basis of the principles established by the UN Charter, the OSCE
Helsinki Final Act and other relevant multilateral documents, to which both Parties adhere.
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