Considerations on COM(2022)353 - Conclusion of the partnership agreement with the Government of Malaysia

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dossier COM(2022)353 - Conclusion of the partnership agreement with the Government of Malaysia.
document COM(2022)353 EN
date August  1, 2022
 
(1) In accordance with Council Decision [XXX] of […] 1 , the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Government of Malaysia, of the other part, ('the Agreement') was signed on behalf of the Union on […], subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) The objective of the Agreement is to strengthen the cooperation across a wide spectrum of policy fields including human rights, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, counter-terrorism, the fight against corruption and organised crime, trade, migration, the environment, energy, climate change, transport, science and technology, employment and social affairs, education and agriculture.

(3) It is a common understanding that pursuant to Article 58(1) of the Agreement and in accordance with the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the notification by the Government of Malaysia expressing its consent to be bound by the Agreement binds Malaysia as a whole. 

(4) The Agreement should be approved on behalf of the Union.