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Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Benin | Yes | No |
| Botswana | Yes | No |
| Burkina Faso | Yes | No |
| Burundi | Yes | No |
| Cabo Verde | Yes | No |
| Cameroon | Yes | No |
| Central African Republic | Yes | No |
| Chad | Yes | No |
| Comoros | Yes | No |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Yes | No |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Yes | No |
| Djibouti | Yes | No |
| Eritrea | Yes | No |
| Eswatini | Yes | No |
| Ethiopia | Yes | No |
| Gabon | Yes | No |
| Gambia, The | Yes | No |
| Ghana | Yes | No |
| Guinea | Yes | No |
| Guinea-Bissau | Yes | No |
| Guyana | Yes | No |
| Jamaica | Yes | No |
| Kenya | Yes | No |
| Lesotho | Yes | No |
| Liberia | Yes | No |
| Madagascar | Yes | No |
| Malawi | Yes | No |
| Maldives | Yes | No |
| Mali | Yes | No |
| Mauritania | Yes | No |
| Mauritius | Yes | No |
| Mozambique | Yes | No |
| Namibia | Yes | No |
| Niger | Yes | No |
| Nigeria | Yes | No |
| Republic of the Congo | Yes | No |
| Rwanda | Yes | No |
| São Tomé e Principe | Yes | No |
| Senegal | Yes | No |
| Seychelles | Yes | No |
| Sierra Leone | Yes | No |
| Somalia | Yes | No |
| Sudan | Yes | No |
| Tanzania | Yes | No |
| Togo | Yes | No |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Yes | No |
| Uganda | Yes | No |
| Zambia | Yes | No |
| Zimbabwe | Yes | No |
Angola
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Austria
19-12-2024
Declaration by the Republic of Austria concerning provisional application pursuant
to Article 98(4):
Austria is willing to endorse the proposed approach, but must point out that, for
constitutional reasons, it is able to provisionally apply the Partnership Agreement
between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, of the other part under
international law only from the date on which it has notified the General Secretariat
of the Council of the European Union, as the depositary of the Agreement, of the completion
of its internal procedures governing the entry into force of the Agreement.
Benin
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Botswana
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Burkina Faso
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Burundi
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Cabo Verde
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Cameroon
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Central African Republic
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Chad
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Comoros
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Côte d'Ivoire
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Djibouti
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Eritrea
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Eswatini
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Ethiopia
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
19-12-2024
1. In the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement, including in the Africa Regional Protocol,
the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia understands any expression of the term
"regional and international criminal justice mechanisms" only as a mechanism which
it has ratified and expressly accepted. Furthermore, Article 19, sub-Article 3 of
the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement should not be understood to imply the acceptance
of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court by the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia.
2. In the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement, including in the Africa Regional Protocol,
the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia understands any reference to the phrase
"gender and gender equality" and "other status" in accordance with its Constitution
and international agreements to which it is party to.
3. In the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement, including in the Africa Regional Protocol,
the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia understands reference to the term "sexual
and reproductive health and rights" in accordance with its Constitution as the rights
of women to access to education and information on family planning and the capacity
to benefit thereby so as to protect their good health and prevent health hazards resulting
from child birth.
4. For the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the application of Article 74
the New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement and Article 78 of the Africa Regional Protocol
is limited to its international human rights obligations and its national laws regarding
the protection of data, privacy and information of its nationals and permanent residents
in Ethiopia.
5. The New OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement, including in the Africa Regional Protocol
shall not derogate the obligation of States under international law in relation to
refugees and migrants, including in relation to the provision of life-saving humanitarian
assistance irrespective of their status and the principle of responsibility and burden-sharing
with large refugee hosting countries. Furthermore, the protection and humanitarian
assistance of internally displaced persons is primarily within the (domestic) prerogative
of the country concerned.
Gabon
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Gambia, The
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Ghana
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Guinea
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Guinea-Bissau
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Guyana
18-12-2024
The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana declares its understanding that its signature to the Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, on one part and the Members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, of the other part, (the Samoa Agreement) shall not be interpreted, in any manner whatsoever, as constituting its consent to be bound by the rules and principles of international refugee law, international law and international humanitarian law in relation to the recognition and rights of refugees set out in the provisions of the Samoa Agreement.
Jamaica
19-12-2024
The Constitution of Jamaica entrenches and guarantees to every person in Jamaica the
fundamental rights and freedoms to which they are entitled by virtue of their inherent
dignity as persons and as citizens of a free and democratic society. The Constitution
prescribes judicial processes to be observed in the event of the violation of any
of these rights whether by the State or by a private individual. Neither Signature,
Provisional Application nor Ratification of the Samoa Agreement by Jamaica implies
the acceptance of obligations going beyond the constitutional limits.
The Agreement includes some terms which do not have a universally agreed definition,
or whose usage is not agreed as amongst the Parties hereto. The Government of Jamaica
therefore understands that the Samoa Agreement will be interpreted and implemented
by Jamaica in a manner consistent with Jamaica's domestic legal and policy frameworks.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Jamaica understands that Article
29 (5) does not impose an obligation on Jamaica to legalise or decriminalise abortion.
Further, the Government of Jamaica understands that, in relation to Jamaica, references
to 'sexual and reproductive health' and 'family planning services' do not include
a reference to abortion other than where the termination of a pregnancy is made lawful
under its domestic law.
The Government of Jamaica also declares that it understands that the Samoa Agreement
does not alter the interpretation of or create new legally-binding obligations under
international law in respect of any other instrument, including any treaty, declaration
or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Government of
Jamaica further declares that, while it is committed to the United Nations Declaration
on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), it does not consider the last sentence
of Article 9 of the Samoa Agreement as creating binding obligations as to the interpretation
or implementation of the UNDRIP. In this regard, it is recalled that the UNDRIP is
not a legally-binding instrument.
Kenya
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Lesotho
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Liberia
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Madagascar
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Malawi
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Maldives
18-12-2024
The signature, provisional application, or ratification of the "Samoa Agreement" by
the Republic of Maldives shall be without prejudice the Constitution of the Republic
of Maldives and shall not go beyond constitutional limits. The "Samoa Agreement" will
therefore be applied by the Republic of Maldives in a manner that is consistent with
the domestic legal procedures and frameworks.
General Provisions
1. Article 1 (Objectives), Article 3 (Partnership Dialogue), Article 4 (Policy coherence),
Article 79 (Cooperation in international organisations and forums)
The Government of Maldives interprets that the "Sarnoa Agreement" does not obligate
signatories and parties to the Agreement to have common positions on issues irrespective
of national interest and constitutional requirements. Instead these Articles are interpreted
to facilitate dialogue for the formulation of common positions to the extent each
signatory or party to the Agreement is able to within their national constitutions.
2. Article 9 (Human rights, democracy and rule of law)
The Constitution of the Republic of Maldives guarantees every individual in the Maldives
the fundamental rights and freedoms to which they are entitled to. Therefore, the
Government of Maldives will apply Article 9 without prejudice to the Constitution
of the Republic of Maldives.
3. Article 19 (Serious crimes of concern to the international community)
The Government of Maldives maintains that the "Responsibility to Protect" does not
have an internationally agreed definition nor a legal basis for the procedures on
its application. The international community, through the United Nations, has the
responsibility to use appropriate diplomatic, humanitarian and other peaceful means,
in accordance with Chapters VI and VIll of the United Nations Charter, to help to
protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against
humanity.
4. Article 71 (Smuggling of migrants)
Although the Maldives is not a party to the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants
by Land, Sea and Air of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the
Government of Maldives will take steps to strengthen legislative and institutional
frameworks to prevent cross-border crime of migrant smuggling.
5. Article 76 (Refugees and other displaced persons)
The Government of Maldives is not a party to the Convention related to the status
of refugees and the Protocol relating to the status of refugees and has taken note
of calls to sign and ratify them. In order to effectively implement the provisions
of this Article, the Government of Maldives would require substantial assistance.
6. Article 97 (Other agreements or arrangements)
The Government of Maldives understands that the provision in this Article will not
be applied retrospectively — in line with the general principles of international
law and in particular the Vienna Conventions on the Law of Treaties of 1969 and 1986.
7. Article 101 (Dispute settlement and fulfilment of obligations)
The Government of Maldives interprets that the 'appropriate measures" mentioned in
the Article should be based on the principles of natural justice and fairness. The
application of these measures must also be communicated to the other Party prior to
their implementation.
Annex II
1. Article 1 (Legal personality and status)
The presence and operations of the European Investment Bank within the Maldives shall
be subject to the constitution and laws of the Republic of Maldives in line with immunities
and privileges accorded by the Government of Maldives. The treatment will be similar
to other institutions of the same status.
2. Article 4 (Recognition of court decisions)
The Government of Maldives can only enforce sentences issued by courts outside the
jurisdiction of the Maldives in line with the Act No. 32/2021 (Civil Procedure Act).”
The Republic of Maldives made the following further reservations:
General Provisions
Article 20 (1) (Terrorism and violent extremism)
The application of the principles set out in Article 20 (1) of the Agreement shall
be without prejudice to the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives.
Africa Regional Protocol
Article 57 (1) (Terrorism, violent extremism and radicalisation)
The application of the principles set out in Article 57 (1) of Africa Regional Protocol
contained in the Agreement shall be without prejudice to the Constitution of the Republic
of Maldives.
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Mali
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Mauritania
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Mauritius
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Mozambique
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Namibia
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
19-12-2024
General Part
1. Article 4 (Policy Coherence)
It is Namibia's understanding that the provisions of this Article mean that national
policies are defined and based on the country's imperatives and legal requirements.
Further considerations for Regional, Continental and Multilateral arrangements shall
be taken into account to the extent in which they are not inconsistent with the Namibian
Constitution and laws.
2. Article 1 (Objective); Article 3 (Partnership Dialogue); Article 4 (Policy Coherence);
Article 79 (Cooperation in international organisations and forums)
It is Namibia's understanding that these Articles grant flexibility to the Parties
and promote a dialogue through consultation to facilitate adoption of common positions
at global stage. In the circumstances, therefore this Agreement does not create an
obligation for the Parties to have common positions regardless of their national/constitutional
requirements.
3. Article 9(2) (Human rights, democracy and rule of law)
Namibia's commitment is based on and within the context of the Constitution of the
Republic of Namibia ("the Namibian Constitution") and in particular Chapter 3 contains
clear and comprehensive provisions on human rights, including the prohibition of discrimination
in any form and further includes the grounds upon which Parliament have and may enact
legislations for advancement of persons within Namibia who have been politically,
socially, economically or educationally disadvantaged by past discriminately laws
or practices. This position is also consistent with various United Nations Conventions
on Human Rights and on discrimination to which Namibia is a Party.
4. Article 19 (Serious crimes of concerns to the international community)
Article 19(1): The general principles set out herein are aligned with to the Charter
of the United Nations and its related instruments, and consistent with the laws of
Namibia. It is therefore Namibia's understanding that these principles (including
the principle of responsibility to protect) shall be applied in a transparent and
non-discriminatory manner and in accordance with the relevant United Nations legal
frameworks.
Article 19(3): The commitment set out in this Sub-article is based on the understanding
that the operations of these institutions are consistent, fair and just and are applied
in accordance with the relevant statutes.
5. Article 36 (Gender equality and women and girls' empowerment)
Article 36(2): Namibia has been implementing and will continue to implement the outcome
of the reviews of the Beijing Declaration and has been participating in the process
of the Platform for Action and Programme of Action of the International Conference
on population and Development to the extent that permitted by the Namibian Constitution
and relevant legislation.
6. Article 49 (Trade and sustainable development)
Article 49(1): It is Namibia's understanding that this Sub-article shall not apply
to policies and measures that are aimed at addressing the historical economic and
other inequality, environmental protection, socio-economic development and transformation.
7. Article 51 (Trade in Services)
Article 51(2): It is Namibia's understanding that the commitments set out herein shall
be aligned to and in terms of the commitments of Namibia with the WTO.
8. Article 97 (Other or arrangements)
It is Namibia's understanding that this provision shall not apply retrospectively,
and it relates only to subsequent treaties, convention, agreements or arrangements
of any kind. And this position is in line with the general principles of international
law and in particular the Vienna Conventions on the Law of Treaties of 1969 and 1986.
9. Article 101 (Dispute settlement and fulfilment of obligations)
The "appropriate measures" envisaged in terms of this Article must be communicated
to the other Party prior to their implementation. This approach and understanding
is based on the principles of natural justice and fairness.
African Regional Protocol
10. Article 22 (Services)
Article 22(3): The Declaration relating to Article 51 (set out herein above) applies
to this Sub-article.
11. Article 40 (Gender equality and empowerment of women)
Article 40(6): The Declaration relating to Article 36 (set out hereinbefore) applies
to this Sub-article.
12. Article 49 (Wildlife)
Namibia wished to record that the EU acknowledged that the current text contains an
error regarding the issue of the destruction of stockpile and therefore shall not
be interpreted in terms of the current wording; and must subsequently be corrected
through an amendment to the Agreement.
13. Article 51 (Climate action)
Article 51(3): It is Namibia's understanding that this provision does not in any way
preclude/prohibit Namibia from introducing efficient fossil fuel subsidies. Namibia
has already put in place various robust measures and legal frameworks to protect the
environment and to ensure that the exploitation of natural resources is done sustainably
and in a responsible manner and to minimise adverse impact on the people and the environment.
Annex II
14. Article 1 (Legal personality and status) Article 2 (Banking and finance regulation)
Article 1(1) read with Article 2 : The understanding of Namibia is that the presence/operation
of the EIB within Namibia shall be subject to the relevant laws in Namibia and in
accordance with the general practice and principles of international law.
Article 1(2) treatment shall be similar to that is accorded to institutions of the
same status.
15. Article 3 (Foreign exchange)
This shall be done subject to Namibia's Exchange Control Regulations.
Niger
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Nigeria
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Republic of the Congo
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Rwanda
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
São Tomé e Principe
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Senegal
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Seychelles
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Sierra Leone
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Somalia
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Sudan
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Tanzania
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Togo
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Trinidad and Tobago
18-12-2024
1. Trinidad and Tobago recognises that Article 6 of the General Part provides that
the General Part, Annexes and the Regional Protocols shall be legally binding on the
Parties, however, it is Trinidad and Tobago's understanding that this will be interpreted
in the context that neither signature, provisional application nor ratification of
the Samoa Agreement by Trinidad and Tobago implies the acceptance of obligations going
beyond the limits provided by the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
of the following fundamental human rights and freedoms namely (a) the right of the
individual to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property and
the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law; (b) the right of
the individual to equality before the law; (c) the right of the individual to respect
for his private and family life; (d) the right of the individual to equality of treatment
from any public authority in the exercise of any functions; (e) the right to join
political parties and to express political views; (f) the right of a parent or guardian
to provide a school of his own choice for the education of his child or ward; (g)
freedom of movement; (h) freedom of conscience and religious belief and observance;
(i) freedom of thought and expression; (j) freedom of association and assembly; and
(k) freedom of the press.
2. Trinidad and Tobago understands that the Samoa Agreement will be interpreted and
implemented by Trinidad and Tobago in a manner consistent with its domestic legal
and policy frameworks.
3. Trinidad and Tobago also understands that Article 97 of the General Part provides
that no treaty, convention, agreement or arrangement of any kind between one or more
Member States of the EU and one or more OACPS Members, shall impede the implementation
of this Agreement, however, Trinidad and Tobago understands this to mean that the
Samoa Agreement is complementary to and does not supersede any treaty, convention,
agreement or arrangement or other instruments of international law to which it is
a party or signatory to. Further, any treaty, convention, agreement or arrangement
or any other instruments of international law contained in the Samoa Agreement does
not impose any obligation on Trinidad and Tobago to accede to or be bound by these
instruments in which it is not a party or signatory to.
4. Trinidad and Tobago recognises that the Samoa Agreement includes some terms which
do not have a universally agreed definition as amongst the Parties hereto. As such,
Trinidad and Tobago understands that, in relation Article 29 (5) of the General Part
and Article 48 (7) of the Caribbean Regional Protocol references to "sexual and reproductive
health" and "family planning services" do not include a reference to abortion other
than where the termination of a pregnancy is made under specific medical circumstances.
Trinidad and Tobago further states that these Articles will be interpreted in accordance
with the obligations imposed on it as a party to the Convention on the Rights of the
Child, adopted on 20 November 1989 which recognises the Declaration of the Rights
of the Child, which states that "the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity,
needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before
as well as after birth" and interprets the protection of the right to respect human
life, as benefiting all persons from before birth. Trinidad and Tobago further states
that no provision in the Samoa Agreement can impose an obligation on Trinidad and
Tobago to legalise or decriminalise abortion.
5. So too, in relation to Article 48(7) of the Caribbean Regional Protocol, Trinidad
and Tobago understands that references to "sexuality education" will be undertaken
with full respect for the rights of parents and when applicable, legal guardians to
ensure the religious and moral education of their children are in conformity with
their own convictions and in accordance with laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
6. Trinidad and Tobago understands that any reference to the phrase "gender and gender
equality" and "other status" will be interpreted in accordance with its Constitution
and its laws.
7. Trinidad and Tobago declares its understanding that its signature, provisional
application and ratification to the Samoa Agreement shall not be interpreted, in any
manner whatsoever, as constituting its consent to be bound in relation to the recognition
of rights of refugees and migrants set out in the provisions of the Samoa Agreement.
8. Trinidad and Tobago recognises that Article 9 (3) of the General Part of Samoa
Agreement provides that "The Parties shall have partnership dialogue at bilateral
level on the death penalty. Where the death penalty is provided for in national legislation
and is still applied, the Parties shall adhere to due process and internationally
agreed minimum standards" and that same will be interpretated in accordance with Trinidad
and Tobago's domestic legal and policy frameworks. Further, Trinidad and Tobago declares
that it is not a party to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol and the provisions
in relation to this Convention as outlined in the Samoa Agreement will have no application
in Trinidad and Tobago.
Uganda
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Zambia
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.
Zimbabwe
18-12-2024
DECLARATION BY THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT BOUND BY THE AFRICA REGIONAL PROTOCOL
THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES
Part 1 Article 3, paragraph 7 of the Africa Regional Protocol
The Parties to this Agreement bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States declare that the provisions
of Article 3(7) of the Africa Regional Protocol are without prejudice to any territorial
claims or disputes of any Party bound by the Africa Regional Protocol that are members
of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States over any of the Overseas
Countries and Territories associated with the European Union or the European Union's
Outermost Regions in the Africa region.