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Purpose and legislative effect
“This article defines key terms used in the Protocol.”
This article defines key terms used in the Protocol. Partner States must cooperate on foreign policy coordination and promote Community policies and strategies for listed cooperation purposes. Partner States must cooperate and coordinate on foreign policy and follow listed foreign policy principles. This article lists the Protocol’s objectives, including coordinating foreign policy, supporting shared values, democracy, human rights, peace, security, cooperation, diaspora participation, and fighting international crimes. Partner States must cooperate on diplomatic and consular matters through their diplomatic missions abroad.
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This article defines key terms used in the Protocol.
Section 1
This article lists the Protocol’s objectives, including coordinating foreign policy, supporting shared values, democracy, human rights, peace, security, cooperation, diaspora participation, and fighting international crimes.
Section 4
Partner States must cooperate on capacity building, shared training facilities, and related training support.
Section 8
Partner states must honour their commitments to multilateral and international organisations they belong to.
Section 11
The Protocol and any instrument of ratification must be deposited with the EAC Secretary General, who registers the Protocol with the African Union, the United Nations, and other organisations designated by the Council.
Section 14
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In force source record
Source record from www.amategeko.gov.rw · updated 8 Jul 2013
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