¤ A declaration on the "Island Region of Gozo" will be attached to the treaty to take account of Gozo's specific circumstances. In 2000, Gozo's regional GDP stood at just 71.7 per cent of Malta's national average.

¤ Gozo will be considered as a separate region from Malta for statistical purposes, while the Maltese islands will be classified together for the purposes of EU funding.

¤ Gozo's regional development will be a separate priority in Malta's programme for EU funding (single programming document). A Gozo regional project committee will work on Gozo projects.

¤ State aid for transport of agricultural goods will continue for five years after membership.

¤ Inter-island passenger transport (Gozo ferry) will remain VAT-free.

¤ Gozo ferry transport will remain subsidised for Gozitan residents.

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