In order to enlist the support of the Member States as regards matters coming within their sphere of competence, the Presidency is assisted by the Member State which will hold the next Presidency; with regard to Community competence also, the Commission is fully associated, particularly with contacts with third countries and international organisations.
Δεδομένου ότι πρόκειται επίσης για κοινοτικές αρμοδιότητες, η Επι­τροπή συμπράττει πλήρως, ιδίως στις επαφές με τις τρίτες χώρες και τους διεθνείς οργανισμούς.