Paragraph 3 Observers
1.
Representatives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and representatives of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) shall be invited to participate in the EPA Committee meetings as observers.
2.
The Secretary of the EPA Committee shall notify representatives of COMESA and the IOC of any meeting of the EPA Committee so that they may participate as observers.
3.
The Parties may collectively decide to invite additional observers on an ad hoc basis. Such observers may participate at the meeting, upon invitation of a Co-chairman and approval of the EPA Committee.
4.
The EPA Committee may determine that any part of meetings involving sensitive matters may be closed to observers.