. Why becoming a party to the treaty would be in South Africa's interest. . Details of any upcoming dates or events that make the ratification a matter of priority. . The economic, environmental, social and cultural effects of the proposed treaty. . The expected purpose of the agreement, and its relation to existing agreements. . The potential foreign policy implications. . The possible domestic impact and how the agreement would be implemented domestically. . The obligations imposed by the treaty. . The potential national security implications where necessary. . An analysis as to how the obligations contained in the treaty, as well as its implementation by government departments would be consistent with Government policies. . A brief description of how the treaty would be implemented in South African law, including a description of the legislative or other authority under which it would fall. . A description of any reservations and declarations to the treaty. . Information regarding how the treaty could be terminated. . A determination of whether the obligations in the treaty relate in part or in whole to matters under other spheres of Government; and the possible impact of the treaty on Cooperative Government relations. . A listing of Ministers whose spheres of responsibility were implicated by the contents of the treaty. . A brief description of the consultations undertaken with other departments, non-governmental organisations, entities, civil society groups, Cooperative Government structures and other interested stakeholders prior to the conclusion of the treaty, as appropriate.. . The financial costs associated with implementing and complying with the terms of the treaty.