The HR shall ensure the implementation of this Decision and its consistency with the Union's external action as a whole, including the Union's development programmes and its humanitarian assistance.

Without prejudice to the chain of command, the EU Operation Commander shall receive local political guidance from the Head of the EU Delegation in Bangui.

The HR, assisted by the European External Action Service (EEAS), shall act as the primary point of contact with the United Nations, the CAR authorities and neighbouring countries, the AU, the ECCAS, as well as with other relevant international and bilateral actors.

The coordination arrangements between the EU Operation Commander, Union actors and local key strategic partners relevant to the operation shall be defined in the operational planning document.