In the context of the implementation of the Programme, and given the globalisation of the production chain and the increasing interdependence of markets, cooperation with third countries not participating in the Programme should be encouraged, taking into account any relevant agreements between those countries and the Union.
I gcomhthéacs chur chun feidhme an Chláir, agus i bhfianaise dhomhandú an tslabhra táirgeachta agus idirspleáchas méadaitheach na margaí, ba cheart comhar le tríú tíortha nach bhfuil rannpháirteach sa Chlár a spreagadh, ag cur san áireamh aon chomhaontuithe iomchuí idir na tíortha sin agus an tAontas.