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Paragraph 4 Observers

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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 Joint Development Committee meetings as observers.

2.

The Secretary of the Joint Development Committee shall notify representatives of COMESA and the IOC of any meeting of the Joint Development 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 Joint Development Committee.

4.

The Joint Development Committee may determine that any part of meetings involving sensitive matters may be closed to observers.