Translation of "comité des pays participants " (French → English) :

In line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme, the participation in the Eurostars Joint Programme of countries associated with the Seventh Framework Programme or of other countries should be possible, provided that such participation is contemplated by the relevant international agreement and provided that both the Commission and the participating Member States and the other participating countries agree to it.

In line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme, the participation in the Eurostars Joint Programme of countries associated with the Seventh Framework Programme or of other countries should be possible, provided that such participation is contemplated by the relevant international agreement and provided that both the Commission and the participating Member States and the other participating countries agree to it.

the formal establishment or designation by the participating Member States and the other participating countries or organisations designated by the participating Member States and the other participating countries, of a dedicated implementation structure with legal personality, which shall be responsible for the implementation of the Eurostars Joint Programme and for receiving, allocating and monitoring the Community financial contribution in the framework of indirect centralised management in accordance with Articles 54(2)(c) and 56 of the Financial Regulation and Articles 35, 38(2) and 41 of the Implementing Rules.

1. The participating countries shall set up a joint monitoring committee for each cross-border programme within three months from the date of the notification to the participating countries of the decision approving the cross-border programme.

1. The following countries, hereinafter referred to as ‘participating countries’, may participate in the actions of the programme: acceding countries, candidate countries and the Western Balkan countries included in the stabilisation and association process, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the association agreements or their additional protocols relating to participation in Community programmes concluded or to be concluded with those countries.

Making use of the regular dialogue in various bodies established under the Partnership and Cooperation or Association Agreements (i.e. Cooperation and Association Councils, Committees, and Sub-Committees), ENP partner countries will be encouraged to identify and present their concrete interests and capacity to participate in the work of Community agencies.