Memorandum of Understanding between The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations |
( 8 December, 1997)
Preamble
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hereafter referred to as FAO) and the Economic Cooperation Organization (hereafter referred to as ECO),
Mindful of their common interest in supporting the efforts of their Member Nations to promote regional cooperation, the attainment of food security for all, within the framework of sustainable agriculture development and the struggle against hunger and malnutrition,
Hereby agree to strengthen their collaboration as follows:
Article 1 - Purpose ot’ tlie Mernorandum of Understandinr. (MoU)
The purpose of this MOU is to ensure cooperation between FAO and ECO by consultation, coordination of effort, mutual assistance and joint action in fields of common interest and in accordance with the objectives and principles of FAO and ECO.
Article 2 - Consultation
FAO and ECO sha11 consult on all matters mentioned in Article 1 that are of mutual interest to them.
Article 3 - Reciprocal Representation
FAO and ECO shall invite each other to participate in an observer capacity, in conferences and meetings convened by either party on matters of common interest.
Article 4 - Exchange of Information and Documents
FAO and ECO shall arrange for the exchange of information and documents concerning matters of common interest.
Article 5 - Technical Cooperation and Joint Action
1. Whenever desirable, FAO and ECO may seek each other’s technical cooperation with a view to promoting the development of activities m fields of common interest and may, through their competent organs or appropriate channels, conclude special agreements or arrangements for joint action with the aim of attaining objectives of mutual interest.
2. These agreements or arrangements shall de6ne the maner and extent of participation by each Party and shall specify the financial commitment if any, that each is to assume
Article 6 - Entry into Force
This MOU, being concluded in a spirit of friendly and increased cooperation, shall come into force on its signature by the Director-General of FAO and the Secretary-General of ECO.
Article 7 - General Provisions
This MOU shall on its entry into force supersede the Exchange of Letters between FAO and ECO of 26 January and 7 February 1987, respectively.
For the | For the Food and Agriculture Organization |
Ambassador Onder Ozer
Secretary-General Economic Cooperation Organization | Jacques Diouf
Director-General Food and Agriculture Organization |
| Date: 8.12.1997 | Date: 8.12.1997 |