19.7.2011 Official Journal of the European Union L 18827 COUNCIL DECISION 2011/425/CFSP of 18 July 2011 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 Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 5 October 2006, the Council adopted Decision 2006/670/CESP ()  appointing Mr  Pierre  MOREL European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. The mandate of Mr Pierre MOREL will expire on 31 August 2011. (2)  The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 30 June 2012. (3)  The mandate of the EUSR will be implemented 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 Appointment The mandate of Mr Pierre MOREL as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia is hereby extended until 30 June 2012. 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). Atticle 2 Policy objectives The EUSR’s mandate shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union for Central Asia. Those objectives include: (a) promoting good and close relations between countries of Central Asia and the Union on the basis of common values and interests, as set out in relevant agreements; () O] L 275, 6.10.2006, p. 65. (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 the Union; () 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 and in accordance with the EUSR’'s mandate, together with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Commission the implemen- tation process of the EU Strategy for a New Partnership with 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 governments, parliaments, the judiciary, civil society and mass media; () encourage Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to cooperate on regional issues of common interest; (f) develop appropriate contacts and cooperation with the main interested actors in the region, and all relevant regional and international organisations, including the Shanghai Coop- eration Organisation (SCO), the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC), the Conference on Interaction and