In order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 3, the ARGO programme shall support the activities of the Member States in the area of external borders intended:

1. (a)

   to ensure that Member States carry out border controls in compliance with the common principles and implementing rules laid down by Community legislation;

2. (b)

   to provide an equivalent level of effective protection and surveillance at external borders;

3. (c)

   to reinforce the effectiveness of controls at border crossing points and surveillance between crossing points.