The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU") is to provide a framework for strategic collaboration between the Parties in the areas of common interest that are defined in this Article. The following overarching areas shall be the priorities in the enhanced collaboration between the Parties, as further elaborated in the Annex to this MOU: a. Sustainable Food Systems. b. Ecosystem services and biodiversity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. c. Data and Statistics. d. International legal instruments, legislation and regulatory matters.