Division 3 Objective set out in point (c) of Article 1(2):

Facilitation and support of economic and trade relations with partner countries:

• Promoting a secure environment for investment and business, including protection of intellectual property rights, tackling market access barriers, reinforced regulatory cooperation, and promotion of opportunities for the Union's goods and services, especially in areas in which the Union has a competitive advantage, and international standards;

• Supporting the negotiation, implementation and enforcement of trade and investment agreements to which the Union is a party.