He added that South Africa was convinced that the interim EPA, if implemented in its current form, could create some incoherence as all members of the custom union would be obliged to honour the conditions of the interim EPA even though they may not have agreed to these. South Africa and other members of the customs union were of the view that fundamental matters needed to be resolved before the agreement was signed. Minister Davies' view was strongly supported by the Committee which emphasised the importance of resolving this matter to ensure that regional integration is consolidated and not fragmented.