# Council Decision 2011/425/CFSP of 18 July 2011 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia, Article 2: Policy objectives

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The EUSR’s mandate shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union for Central Asia. Those objectives include:
(a) promoting good and close relations between countries of Central Asia and the Union on the basis of common values and interests, as set out in relevant agreements;
(b) contributing to strengthening the stability and cooperation between the countries in the region;
(c) contributing to strengthening democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Central Asia;
(d) addressing key threats, especially specific problems with direct implications for the Union;
(e) enhancing the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the region, including through a closer coordination with other relevant partners and international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2011/425/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-425/article-2
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