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The specific objectives of the Instrument are: to support and foster dialogue and cooperation with third countries and regions in the Neighbourhood, in Sub-Saharan Africa, in Asia and the Pacific, and in the Americas and the Caribbean; to develop special strengthened partnerships and enhanced political cooperation with the European Neighbourhood Policy countries, founded on cooperation, peace and stability and a shared commitment to the universal values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, and aiming towards deep and sustainable democracy and progressive socio-economic integration as well as people-to-people contacts; at global level: to protect, promote and advance democracy, the rule of law, including accountability mechanisms, and human rights, including gender equality and the protection of human rights defenders, including in the most difficult circumstances and urgent situations; to support civil society organisations; to further stability and peace and prevent conflict, thereby contributing to the protection of civilians; and to address other global challenges such as climate change, the protection of biodiversity and the environment, as well as migration and mobility; to respond rapidly to: situations of crisis, instability and conflict, including those which may result from migratory flows and forced displacement, and hybrid threats; resilience challenges, including natural and man-made disasters, and linking of humanitarian aid and development action; and Union foreign policy needs and priorities.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.