An Intergovernmental Conference is convened specifically to consider possible Treaty changes. The precise agenda for the Intergovernmental Conference has not yet been established and Treaty amendments have not yet been put forward by any member states for consideration at the Intergovernmental Conference. One priority of the Intergovernmental Conference, however, will be to give the EU greater capacity for external action. Ireland will, of course, continue to support, in this regard the general principles of just and equitable relations between the EU and the developing world.
Title XVII of the Treaty on European Union outlines the broad objectives of Community development policy, including, inter alia, the promotion of sustainable development, the promotion of human rights and support for the UN system. Article 130v of the Treaty requires the Community to take account of these objectives in all policies likely to affect developing countries.