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The member States of the Council of Europe, signatory hereto, |
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Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage; |
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Convinced that the requirements of the international transport of animals are not incompatible with the welfare of the animals; |
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Animated by the desire to safeguard, as far as possible, animals in transport from suffering; |
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Considering that progress in this respect may be achieved through the adoption of common provisions regarding the international transport of animals, |
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Have agreed as follows: |
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Chapt.1 |
Chapter I |
