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 Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Lithuania, acting on behalf of Republic of Lithuania hosting the Managing Authority of Cross Border Cooperation Programme "Russia - Lithuania" 2014-2020, hereinafter referred to as "the Member State",

hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties",

have agreed as follows: