TITLE VII. ASSOCIATION, CO-OPERATION AND INTEGRATION AMONG AFRICAN STATES
CHAPTER I. AFRICAN INTEGRATION
Article 124
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire may conclude association or integration agreements with other African states including the partial relinquishment of sovereignty with a view to achieving African unity.
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire agrees to establish with these States, intergovernmental organizations for joint management, coordination and free cooperation.
CHAPTER II. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AGREEMENTS
Article 125
The objectives of the organizations referred to in Article 124 may notably include:
- harmonization of monetary, economic and financial policy;
establishment of customs unions; creation of solidarity funds; harmonization of development plans; harmonization of foreign policy; pooling of their own resources to ensure national defense; coordination of jurisdictional organization; cooperation regarding security and protection of persons and property; cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism; cooperation in the fight against corruption and related offenses; cooperation in the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion; cooperation in higher education, scientific research and technological innovation; cooperation in the fields of education, technical education and vocational training; cooperation in the field of health; harmonization of rules concerning the statutes for public service and labor law; coordination of transport, communication and telecommunication; cooperation in environmental protection and management of natural resources.
