Cooperation on illicit drugs
Article 79
1. Within their respective powers and competencies, the Parties shall cooperate to ensure a balanced and integrated approach towards drug control. Drug control policies and actions shall be aimed at reducing the supply of, trafficking in and the demand for illicit drugs as well as at a more effective control of precursors. 2. The Parties shall agree on the necessary methods of cooperation to attain these objectives. Actions shall be based on commonly agreed principles along the lines of the EU Drug Control Strategy. The cooperation between the Parties shall comprise technical and administrative assistance in particular in the following areas: — drafting of national legislation and policies; — establishment of institutions and information centres; — training of personnel; — drug related research; — and the prevention of diversion of precursors used for the illicit manufacture of drugs. The Parties may agree to include other areas.