The Conference also recalls that the provisions governing the Common Security and Defence Policy do not prejudice the specific character of the security and defence policy of the Member States.
Meabhraíonn an Chomhdháil freisin nach ndéanann na forálacha lena rialaítear an Comhbheartas Slándála agus Cosanta dochar do cháilíocht shonrach bheartais slándála agus cosanta na mBallstát.