GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

GOAL:

To foster, promote and implement cooperative relationships between and for the mutual benefit of the member states and their private sector communities in support of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the objectives of this Accord.

OBJECTIVES:

 

1. Work toward the successful implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and this Accord.

 
2. Develop and implement a formal mechanism for member states to coordinate joint or bilateral economic development activities, communication, transportation and infrastructure development, tourism, joint ventures, business partnerships, health and environmental collaborations, agriculture, education and cultural exchange programs.

 
3. Promote existing trade and production processes for member states to determine potencial private sector business opportunities.

 
4. Provide appropriate support for the public and private sectors of the member states by sharing information on regulations, laws, trade data and customs.

 
5. Develop and implement other strategies for the mutual development of the member states as deemed necessary.

Signed in the City of Campeche, Cam., on May 13 1995, in eleven originals in English and Spanish languages, all texts being equally authentic.