(4)The Union is committed to a close relationship in support of a strong, independent and prosperous Republic of Moldova, based on the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other partnote (the ‘Association Agreement’), including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and to promoting political association and economic integration while firmly supporting the Republic of Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Pursuant to Article 5 of the Association Agreement, the Union and the Republic of Moldova are to intensify their dialogue and cooperation and promote gradual convergence in the area of foreign and security policy, including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), and are to address in particular issues of conflict prevention, peaceful conflict resolution and crisis management, regional stability, disarmament, non-proliferation, arms control and export control.
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