Article 40
1. The Parties recognise that an important condition for strengthening the economic links between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Community is the approximation of the Republic of Tajikistan’s existing and future legislation to that of the Community. The Republic of Tajikistan shall endeavour to ensure that its legislation is gradually made compatible with that of the Community. 2. The approximation of laws shall extend to the following areas in particular: customs law, company law, laws on banking and other financial services, company accounts and taxes, intellectual property, protection of workers at the workplace, rules on competition, including any related issues and practices affecting trade, public procurement, protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants, the environment, consumer protection, indirect taxation, technical rules and standards, nuclear laws and regulations, transport and electronic communications. 3. The Community shall provide the Republic of Tajikistan with technical assistance for the implementation of these measures, which may include: — the exchange of experts, — the provision of early information, especially on relevant legislation, — organisation of seminars, — training of personnel involved in the drafting and implementation of legislation, — aid for translation of Community legislation in the relevant sectors. 4. The Parties agree to examine ways to apply their respective competition laws on a concerted basis in such cases where trade between them is affected.