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17.2.2011 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
43/31
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2011/106/CFSP
of 15 February 2011
on adapting and extending the period of application of the measures in Decision 2002/148/EC
concluding consultations with Zimbabwe under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
(4) However,
this
is
being
undermined
by
the
lack
of
progress by the GNU to implement certain essential
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
elements of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, to
Union, and in particular Article 217 thereof,
which the GNU had committed itself in the Global
Political Agreement (GPA).
Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the
(5)
The period of application of the measures referred to in
members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of
Decision 2002/148/EC should therefore be extended. The
States, of the one part, and the European Community and its
measures should constantly be reviewed in light of
Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June
concrete progress on the ground.
2000 ( 1 ) and revised in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on 23 June
2010 ( 2 ) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the ACP-EU Partnership
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Agreement’), and in particular Article 96 thereof,
Article 1
Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the represen
The measures referred to in the letter annexed to this Decision
tatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting
are hereby extended as appropriate measures within the
within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures
meaning of Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EU Partnership
to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Part
Agreement.
nership Agreement ( 3 ), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
These measures shall apply until 20 February 2012. They shall
be kept under constant review.
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Article 2
Whereas:
The letter annexed to this Decision shall be addressed to
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe and copied to Prime Minister
(1) By
Council
Decision
2002/148/EC
( 4 ), the consultations
Tsvangirai and Deputy Prime Minister Mutambara.
with the Republic of Zimbabwe under Article 96(2)(c) of
the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement were concluded and
Article 3
appropriate measures, as specified in the Annex to that
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Decision, were taken.
Article 4
(2) Pursuant
to
Council
Decision
2010/97/CFSP
( 5 ), the
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the
measures referred to in the Annex to Decision
European Union.
2002/148/EC were adapted and their period of appli
cation was extended for 12 months until 20 February
2011.
Done at Brussels, 15 February 2011.
(3)
The creation of the Government of National Unity (GNU)
in Zimbabwe was recognised as an opportunity to re-
For the Council
establish a constructive relationship between the
European Union and Zimbabwe and to support the
The President
implementation of Zimbabwe’s reform programme.
MATOLCSY Gy.
( 1 ) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.
( 2 ) OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.
( 3 ) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.
( 4 ) OJ L 50, 21.2.2002, p. 64.
( 5 ) OJ L 44, 16.2.2010, p. 20.

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Official Journal of the European Union
17.2.2011
ANNEX
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF ZIMBABWE
The European Union attaches the utmost importance to the provisions of Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership
Agreement. As essential elements of that Agreement, respect for human rights, democratic institutions and the rule of
law form the basis of our relations.
By letter dated 19 February 2002, the European Union informed you of its decision to conclude the consultations held
under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and to take appropriate measures within the meaning of
Article 96(2)(c) of that Agreement.
By letter dated 15 February 2010, the European Union informed you of its decision not to revoke the appropriate
measures and to extend their period of application until 20 February 2011.
Since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in 2009, the progress achieved based on the Global
Political Agreement (GPA) has been welcomed by the European Union. The European Union reiterates the great
importance it attaches to the political dialogue, provided for in Article 8 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, and
officially launched at the request of the Government of Zimbabwe at the EU-Zimbabwe Ministerial Troika on 18-19 June
2009 in Brussels. At the most recent Ministerial Meeting of 2 July 2010, an inclusive Zimbabwean Delegation headed by
Minister Mangoma, handed over an updated version of the GPA Commitment Plan. The European Union took note of the
progress made so far in the implementation of the GPA and informed the Government of Zimbabwe by letter dated
29 September 2010 of the 10th EDF indicative allocation (EUR 130 million to become available upon lifting of
Article 96 and signing of a Country Strategy Paper). The European Union remains committed to further intensifying
the Article 8 political dialogue.
The European Union supports the ongoing efforts of the GNU to implement the GPA, and welcomes the achievements
made in stabilising the economy and restoring basic social services. However, the European Union regrets the lack of
progress on key political agreements of the GPA.
The European Union encourages all parties forming the GNU to remain committed to the implementation of the
democratic reforms as set out in the GPA. The European Union considers progress in this area, such as an understanding
between all parties to the GNU on concrete steps towards creating an environment for peaceful and credible elections, to
be of great importance.
In this context, the European Union welcomes intensified regional diplomacy and the efforts of the Southern African
Development Community (SADC) and its Member States to create an environment conducive to elections.
In light of the above, the European Union has decided to extend until 20 February 2012 the period of application of the
appropriate measures set out in Council Decision 2002/148/EC and adapted in Council Decision 2010/97/CFSP. The
European Union would like to assure Zimbabwe of its continued willingness to engage itself and to review at any time
the restrictions on development cooperation. We would hope that concrete progress on the ground could be made to
allow for full cooperation to resume. In this context, the European Union will closely follow the steps made by the
Government of Zimbabwe towards ensuring credible elections.
Yours faithfully,
For the European Union

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