25.6.2013 Official Journal of the European Union L 172)25 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION 2013/306/CFSP of 24 June 2013 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: ()  On 25 June 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/328|CFSP (') appointing Mrs Patricia FLOR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 30 June 2013. (2)  The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of 12 months. (3)  The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Atticle 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mrs Patricia FLOR as the EUSR for Central Asia is hereby extended until 30 June 2014. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR). Article 2 Policy objectives The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union in Central Asia. These objectives include: (a) promoting good and close relations between the Union and the countries of Central Asia on the basis of common values and interests as set out in relevant agreements; () O] L 165, 26.6.2012, p. 59. (b) contributing to strengthening the stability and cooperation between the countries in the region; (c) contributing to strengthening democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights and funda- mental freedoms in Central Asia; (d) addressing key threats, especially specific problems with direct implications for Europe; () enhancing the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the region, including through a closer coordination with other relevant partners and international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations. Article 3 Mandate 1. In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to: (a) promote overall Union political coordination in Central Asia and help to ensure consistency of the external actions of the Union in the region; (b) monitor, on behalf of the HR, together with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Commission, the implementation process of the EU Strategy for a New Part- nership with Central Asia, complemented by subsequent progress reports on the implementation of the EU Strategy for Central Asia, make recommendations and report to relevant Council bodies on a regular basis; () assist the Council in further developing a comprehensive policy towards Central Asia; (d) follow closely political developments in Central Asia by developing and maintaining close contacts with govern- ments, parliaments, the judiciary, civil society and mass media; () encourage Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to cooperate on regional issues of common interest;