16.4.2015 Official Journal of the European Union L 99/25 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/598 of 15 April 2015 appointing 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 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: (I)  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. (2) A EUSR for Central Asia will be appointed for a 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: Article 1 European Union Special Representative Mr Peter BURIAN is hereby appointed as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia until 30 April 2016. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, on the basis of an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR). Article 2 Policy objectives The EUSR’s mandate shall be based on the Union’s policy objectives 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; (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 fundamental freedoms in Central Asia; (d) addressing key threats, especially specific problems with direct implications for the Union; (e) enhancing the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the region, including through closer coordination with other relevant partners and international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations (UN). (") Council Decision 2012/328/CFSP of 25 June 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia (O) L 165, 26.6.2012, p. 59).