ARTICLE 1 Definitions 1. In this Pact, terms and expressions defined in Article 1 of the Treaty and of the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation shall bear the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. 2. In this Pact, unless the context otherwise requires: "armed attack" "collective self-defence" "destabilise" means the use of military force in violation of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of a State Party; means the measures undertaken collectively by the State Parties to ensure peace, stability and security in the Region; means to instigate, plan, execute or assist in any of the following: a) an armed attack against a State Party; b) sabotage aimed at the people of a State Party or an asset of a State Party, whether inside or outside the territory of the State Party; or c) any act or activity aimed at changing the constitutional order of a State Party through unconstitutional means; "state party" means a Member State that has ratified or acceded to this Pact; "signatory state'' means a Member State which has signed this Pact; "third party" means a State or entity which is not a party to this Pact. ARTICLE 2 Objective The objective of this Pact is to operationalise the mechanisms of the Organ for mutual cooperation in defence and security matters. ARTICLE 3 Conflict Resolution 1. State Parties shall, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, settle any international dispute in which they may be involved, by peaceful means, in such a manner that regionaland international peace, security and justice are enhanced. 2. State Parties shall refrain, in their international relations, from the threat of or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the principles mentioned in paragraph 1. 2