Section 3Directions of Cooperation

In order to realize the objectives of this Joint Declaration of Intent, the Sides intend to take on the following tasks, in accordance with national and international law:

1. Setting-up a bilateral meeting in the near future to consider options and topics of a migration and mobility partnership agreement that comprises, amongst others, regulation of specific procedures on readmission and return of persons required to leave the territory of either Side;

2. Exchanging information concerning the rights and obligations of citizens of the Sides before entering, and during their stay in, the territories of both Sides, including for purpose of studying in higher education institutions, receiving secondary and special education, participating in vocational training and professional development programmes as well as taking up employment;

3. Sharing non-personalised statistical information on citizens that entered the territories of the Sides for purpose of education and work and have returned home, as well as on spheres of their education and work;

4. Exchanging practical materials on specialised secondary, higher and vocational education implemented in the States of the Sides;

5. Sharing information on current labour market situation in the States of the Sides, demand in the labour force and skilled specialists;

6. Exchange of experiences and practices in the field of migration.