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Article 1

United Kingdom

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1.

For the purpose of promoting peace and security, and effective multilateralism at global and regional levels, the Union shall pursue the following objectives:

  • strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine by improving Ukraine's legislative and regulatory basis and its human and animal health systems, as well as by raising the awareness of life scientists;

  • underpinning effective multilateralism at regional level by supporting the action of the OSCE to enhance the capabilities of the competent authorities in Ukraine in the field of biological safety and security in line with obligations under UNSCR 1540 (2004) and the BTWC.

2.

In order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the Union shall undertake the following projects:

  • harmonization of existing Ukrainian regulations on biosafety and biosecurity with international standards;

  • establishing veterinary surveillance system sustainability in Ukraine for diseases related to especially dangerous pathogens (‘EDP-related diseases’);

  • awareness-raising, education and training for life scientists on biosafety and biosecurity.

A detailed description of the projects referred to above is set out in the Annex.