stimulate cooperation on training between educational or training  establishments and firms;
develop exchanges of information and experience on issues common to the  training systems of the Member States.

3. The Community and the Member States shall foster cooperation with third  countries and the competent international organizations in the sphere of vocational  training.

4. The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189c and after consulting the Economic and Social Committee, shall adopt measures to contribute to the achievement of the objectives referred to in this Article, excluding any harmonization of the laws and regulations of the Member States.

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