Common use of Focal Points Clause in Contracts

Focal Points. 1. To facilitate the implementation of this Chapter and cooperation between the Parties, each Party shall designate a focal point, who shall be responsible for coordinating all matters pertaining to this Chapter. The functions of the focal point shall include: (a) monitoring the implementation and administration of this Chapter; (b) enhancing communication between the Parties’ agencies and ministries responsible for sanitary and phytosanitary matters and facilitate either Party’s response to written requests for information or exchange of information from the other Party in print or in electronic media without undue delay; (c) promptly addressing any bilateral sanitary and phytosanitary issues that either Party raises to enhance cooperation and consultations between the Parties to facilitate trade between the Parties; (d) promoting the use of international standards, guidelines and recommendations by both Parties in their respective adoption and application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures; and (e) reviewing the progress of addressing sanitary and phytosanitary matters that may arise between the Parties’ agencies and ministries responsible for such matters. 2. The focal points shall carry out their functions through agreed communication channels such as telephone, fax, emails or post, whichever is most expedient in the discharge of their functions. 3. For the purposes of this Article, the focal points shall be: (a) in the case of Malaysia, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry; and (b) in the case of Pakistan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.

Focal Points. 1. To facilitate the implementation of this Chapter and cooperation between the Parties, each Party shall designate a focal point, who shall be responsible for coordinating all matters pertaining to this Chapter. The functions of the focal point shall include: (a) monitoring the implementation and administration of this Chapter; (b) enhancing communication between the Parties’ ' agencies and ministries responsible for sanitary and phytosanitary matters and facilitate either Party’s 's response to written requests for information or exchange of information from the other Party in print or in electronic media without undue delay; (c) promptly addressing any bilateral sanitary and phytosanitary issues that either Party raises to enhance cooperation and consultations between the Parties to facilitate trade between the Parties; (d) promoting the use of international standards, guidelines and recommendations by both Parties in their respective adoption and application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures; and (e) reviewing the progress of addressing sanitary and phytosanitary matters that may arise between the Parties’ ' agencies and ministries responsible for such matters. 2. The focal points shall carry out their functions through agreed communication channels such as telephone, fax, emails or post, whichever is most expedient in the discharge of their functions. 3. For the purposes of this Article, the focal points shall be: : (a) in the case of Malaysia, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry; and and (b) in the case of Pakistan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.