Uden at det berører agenturets beføjelser kan medlemsstaterne fortsætte samarbejdet ved de ydre grænser på det operative plan med andre medlemsstater og/eller tredjelande, herunder udveksling af forbindelsesofficerer, hvis et sådant samarbejde supplerer agenturets virke.
Without prejudice to the competences of the Agency, Member States may continue operational cooperation with other Member States and/or third countries at external borders, including the exchange of liaison officers, where such cooperation complements the action of the Agency.