(b) the co-ordination of the actions of the Partner States and the upholding by them of such co-ordinated actions in international organisations and at international conferences; (c) the unreserved support of the Partner States of the Community's foreign and security policies and the avoidance by the Partner States of any action on their part which is contrary to the interests of the Community or is likely to impair the effectiveness of the Community as a cohesive force in international relations; (d) peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts between and within the Partner States; (e) the co-ordination of the defence policies of the Partner States; and (f) the promotion of co-operation among the National Assemblies of the Partner States and also with the Assembly. 5. The Council shall determine when the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article shall become operative and shall prescribe in detail how the provisions of this Article shall be implemented. 6. The Summit shall initiate the process towards the establishment of a Political Federation of the Partner States by directing the Council to undertake the process. 7. For purposes of paragraph 6 of this Article, the Summit may order a study to be first undertaken by the Council. ARTICLE 124 Regional Peace and Security 1. The Partner States agree that peace and security are pre-requisites to social and economic development within the Community and vital to the achievement of the objectives of the Community. In this regard, the Partner States agree to foster and maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to peace and security through co-operation and consultations on issues pertaining to peace and security of the Partner States with a view to prevention, better management and resolution of disputes and conflicts between them. 98