Article 15 International cooperation

The ISA programme shall be open to participation, within the framework of their respective agreements with the Community, by the countries of the European Economic Area and the candidate countries.

Cooperation with other third countries and international organisations or bodies shall be encouraged, notably within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and Eastern Partnership and with neighbouring countries, in particular those of the Western Balkans and of the Black Sea region. Related costs shall not be covered by the ISA programme.

The ISA programme shall promote, where appropriate, reuse of its solutions by third countries.