TITLE I - POLITICAL DIALOGUE

ARTICLE  3

1.

A regular political dialogue shall be established between the Parties.  It shall strengthen their   relations, contribute to the development of a lasting partnership and increase
mutual understanding and solidarity.

2.

The political dialogue and cooperation will in particular:

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develop better mutual understanding and an increasing convergence of positions on international issues, and in particular on those issues likely to have substantial effects on one or the other Party;

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enable each Party to consider the position and interests of the other;

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enhance regional security and stability;

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promote common initiatives.

ARTICLE 4

The political dialogue shall cover all subjects of common interest, and shall aim to open the way to new forms of cooperation with a view to common goals, in particular peace, security, human rights, democracy and regional development.

ARTICLE 5

1.

The political dialogue shall facilitate the pursuit of joint initiatives and shall take place at  regular intervals and whenever necessary, in particular:

(a)

at Ministerial level, mainly in the framework of the Association Council;

(b)

at senior official level between representatives of Jordan, of the one part, and of the Presidency of the Council and of the Commission, of the other;

(c)

by taking full advantage of all diplomatic channels including regular briefings by officials, consultations on the occasion of international meetings and contacts between diplomatic representatives in third countries;

(d)

by any other means which would make a useful contribution to consolidating, developing and stepping up this dialogue.

2.

There shall be a political dialogue between the European Parliament and the Jordanian Parliament.