The EFSD shall be guided by the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 TEU and of Union policy in the field of development cooperation as set out in Article 208 TFEU and the internationally agreed development effectiveness principles.
Beidh CEFI á threorú ag cuspóirí ghníomhaíocht sheachtrach an Aontais mar a leagtar amach in Airteagal 21 CAE iad agus ag beartas an Aontais i réimse an chomhair um fhorbairt mar a leagtar amach in Airteagal 208 CFAE é agus i bprionsabail éifeachtacht na forbartha arna gcomhaontú go hidirnáisiúnta.