2.In particular, and within the framework of the principles and objectives of the Union's external action, of the European Consensus on Development and of the Agenda for Change and subsequent modifications and additions thereto:
(a)the primary objective of cooperation under this Regulation shall be the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty;
(b)cooperation under this Regulation will also contribute to:
(i)fostering sustainable and inclusive economic, social and environmental development;
(ii)consolidating and supporting democracy, the rule of law, good governance, human rights and the relevant principles of international law; and
(iii)implementing a rights-based approach encompassing all human rights.
The achievement of the objectives referred to in the first subparagraph shall be measured using relevant indicators, including human development indicators, in particular Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 1 for point (a) of that subparagraph and MDG 1 to 8 for point (b) of that subparagraph and, after 2015, other indicators agreed at international level by the Union and its Member States.