Preamble

Preamble

The Government of the Russian Federation, acting on behalf of the Russian Federation, hereinafter referred to as "the Russian Federation",

the European Commission, hereinafter referred to as "the Commission", acting on behalf of the European Union, hereinafter referred to as "the EU",

and

the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, acting on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany, hereinafter referred to as "Germany",

hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties"

have agreed as follows: