Additional protocol to the agreement among the governments of the participating states of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) on collaboration in emergency assistance and emergency response to natural and man-made disasters, 2005
This additional protocol establishes a network of liaison officers who are appointed by state parties as their representatives. The first objective of the network is to enhance the cooperation in the field of emergency assistance and provide for coordination of interaction between the competent bodies of the parties. Its second objective is to establish an information exchange network among the relevant bodies of the parties to effectively collaborate in emergency assistance and emergency response in accordance with the BSEC Agreement.
This protocol outlines the network's tasks and functions, its status within the BSEC, and other logistical considerations, such as the venue of its meetings, organization and operation, expenses, national contact points, and observers and guests.