Article 1
United Kingdom
For the purpose of promoting of peace and security, and effective multilateralism at global and regional levels, the Union shall pursue the following objectives:
enhancing peace and security in the neighbourhood of the Union by reducing the threat posed by the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in the OSCE region, in particular in Ukraine;
supporting effective multilateralism at regional level by supporting the action of the OSCE to enhance the capabilities of the competent authorities in Ukraine to prevent the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in line with obligations under UNSCR 1540 (2004).
In order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the Union shall take the following measures:
improving Ukraine's regulatory system on chemical safety and security;
establishing a Ukrainian national reference centre to identify controlled and toxic chemicals;
strengthening controls over cross-boundary movement of controlled and toxic chemicals.
A detailed description of the measures referred to in the first subparagraph is set out in the Annex.