The intention of the Agreement is to promote the exchange of live animals and products of animal origin as well as the prevention of animal disease with a view to safeguarding human health and developing stock-breeding. Article 1 determines measures to be taken by both parties, such as supplying information on highly contagious diseases and on measures taken to combat them and other data regarding epidemics. Collaboration should also be established in the field of technical and scientific development.; FAO Descriptors: 110; 503; 313