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AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway on the adaptation of the Agreement concerning reciprocal trade in cheese

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway under paragraph 7 of the Agreement concerning reciprocal trade in cheese, signed on 22 March 1989.

I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following results:

1. For 1992, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down by the said Agreement are maintained without change;

2. During the second half of 1992, consultations will be held, if necessary, to determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the following years.

I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement concerning the content of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Council of the European Communities

B. Letter from Norway

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

'I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway under paragraph 7 of the Agreement concerning reciprocal trade in cheese, signed on 22 March 1989.

I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following results:

1. For 1992, the quantities of cheese and the import duties laid down by the said Agreement are maintained without change;

2. During the second half of 1992, consultations will be held, if necessary, to determine the quantities and import duties applicable for the following years.

I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement concerning the content of this letter.`

I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government of the Kingdom of Norway
AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters extending the adjustment to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on trade in sheepmeat and goatmeat

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the 1990 exchange of letters constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria adjusting the principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on trade in sheepmeat and goatmeat.

Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the Agreement set out in the above exchange of letters shall remain in force after 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment:

In paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words: 'until 31 December 1993' shall be substituted for the words, 'until 31 December 1992'.

I have the honour to propose that, if the foregoing is acceptable to your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria on the matter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Council of the European Communities

B. Letter from the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

'I have the honour to refer to the 1990 exchange of letters constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria adjusting the principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on trade in sheepmeat and goatmeat.

Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the Agreement set out in the above exchange of letters shall remain in force after 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment:

In paragraph 6 of the Agreement the words: "until 31 December 1993" shall be substituted for the words, "until 31 December 1992".

I have the honour to propose that, if the foregoing is acceptable to your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria on the matter.'

I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria
AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters extending the adaptation to the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat

Letter No 1

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the exchange of letters of 1990 constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Hungary adapting the principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.

Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the Agreement set out in the above exchange of letters, extended for one year on 17 December 1992, shall continue in force until 31 December 1994 subject to the following amendment:

in Clause 6 of the Agreement, 'until 31 December 1993' shall be replaced by 'until 31 December 1994'.

I have the honour to propose that, if the foregoing is acceptable to your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the Republic of Hungary on the matter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Council of the European Union

Letter No 2

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

'I have the honour to refer to the exchange of letters of 1990 constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Hungary adapting the principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the Community and the Republic of Hungary on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat.

Further to recent discussions, I have the honour to propose that the Agreement set out in the above exchange of letters, extended for one year on 17 December 1992, shall continue in force until 31 December 1994 subject to the following amendment:

in Clause 6 of the Agreement, "until 31 December 1993" shall be replaced by "until 31 December 1994".

I have the honour to propose that, if the foregoing is acceptable to your Government, this letter and your confirmatory reply shall together constitute an Agreement between the Community and the Government of the Republic of Hungary on the matter.' I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Hungary
AGREED MINUTES

Negotiations under GATT, Article XXVIII (4), relating to Schedule LXXX - European Communities

In the negotiations conducted under GATT, Article XXVIII (4), the Delegations of the Commission of the European Communities and Sweden reached an agreement as indicated in the Annex.

The Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities, in consultation with the Delegation of Sweden, reserves the right to modify the concession contained in Part D of Annex B (Changes in Schedule LXXX - European Communities) relating to quality wheat following the outcome of the negotiations with other Contracting Parties.

The Delegations of the Commission of the European Communities and Sweden will submit this Agreement for approval to their respective authorities.

For the Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities For the Delegation of Sweden

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ANNEX A

Director-General GATT Geneva NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO SCHEDULE LXXX - EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES The Delegations of the Commission of the European Communities and Sweden have concluded their negotiations pursuant to Article XXVIII for the modification or withdrawal of concessions provided for in Schedule LXXX - European Communities as set out in the report attached.

For the Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities For the Delegation of Sweden

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ANNEX B

Results of negotiations pursuant to Article XXVIII for the modification or withdrawal of concessions in the schedule of the European Communities initially negotiated with Sweden

CHANGES IN SCHEDULE LXXX - EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES A. Concessions to be withdrawn >TABLE>

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AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol setting out for the period 20 July 1994 to 19 July 1997 the fishing opportunities and financial consideration provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros on fishing off the Comoros

A. Letter from the Government of the Comoros

Sir,

With reference to the Protocol, initialled on 18 July 1994, setting out the fishing opportunities and financial consideration for the period 20 July 1994 to 19 July 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros is prepared to apply the Protocol provisionally from 20 July 1994, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 7 thereof, on condition that the European Community is prepared to do likewise.

In this case, the first instalment of the financial consideration stipulated in Article 2 of the Protocol equal to one-third thereof must be paid before 31 December 1994.

I should be grateful if you would confirm that the European Community is in agreement with the foregoing.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government

of the Comoros

B. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

'With reference to the Protocol, initialled on 18 July 1994, setting out the fishing opportunities and financial consideration for the period 20 July 1994 to 19 July 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros is prepared to apply the Protocol provisionally from 20 July 1994, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 7 thereof, on condition that the European Community is prepared to do likewise.

In this case, the first instalment of the financial consideration stipulated in Article 2 of the Protocol equal to one-third thereof must be paid before 31 December 1994.

I should be grateful if you would confirm that the European Community is in agreement with the foregoing.`

I have the honour to confirm that the Community is in agreement with the contents of your letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Council

of the European Union
AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997 the fishing rights and the financial compensation provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on fishing off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire

A. Letter from the Government of Côte d'Ivoire

Sir,

With reference to the Protocol, initialled on 29 June 1994, establishing the fishing rights and the financial compensation for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of Côte d'Ivoire is willing to apply the Protocol provisionally from 1 July 1994 pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 8 thereof, provided that the European Community is prepared to do likewise.

This is on the understanding that the first instalment, equal to one-third of the financial compensation laid down by Article 3 of the Protocol, must be paid before 31 December 1994.

I should be grateful if you would confirm the agreement of the European Community to such a provisional application.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government

of Côte d'Ivoire

B. Letter from the European Community

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

'With reference to the Protocol, initialled on 29 June 1994, establishing the fishing rights and financial compensation for the period 1 July 1994 to 30 June 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of Côte d'Ivoire is willing to apply the Protocol provisionally from 1 July 1994 pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 8 thereof, provided that the European Community is prepared to do likewise.

This is on the understanding that the first instalment, equal to one-third of the financial compensation laid down by Article 3 of the Protocol, must be paid before 31 December 1994.

I should be grateful if you would confirm the agreement of the European Community to such a provisional application.`

I am pleased to confirm the agreement of the European Community to a provisional application.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf on the Council

of the European Union
PROTOCOL 5

on customs duties of a fiscal nature (Liechtenstein, Switzerland)

1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Protocol, Liechtenstein and Switzerland may retain temporarily customs duties of a fiscal nature for products falling under the tariff headings specified in the annexed table while observing the conditions of Article 14 of the Agreement. Concerning tariff headings Nos 0901 and ex 2101, these customs duties shall be abolished at the latest on 31 December 1996.

2. When production is started in Liechtenstein or Switzerland of a product of like kind to one of those listed in the table, the customs duty of a fiscal nature to which the latter product is subject must be abolished.

3. The EEA Joint Committee shall examine the situation before the end of 1996.

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Agreement on the European Economic Area - Protocol 12 on conformity assessment agreements with third countries



Official Journal L 001 , 03/01/1994 P. 0174 - 0175



PROTOCOL 12 on conformity assessment agreements with third countries Mutual recognition agreements with third countries concerning conformity assessment for products where the use of a mark is provided for in EC legislation will be negotiated on the initiative of the Community. The Community will negotiate on the basis that the third countries concerned will conclude with the EFTA States parallel mutual recognition agreements equivalent to those to be concluded with the Community. The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in accordance with the general information and consultation procedures set out in the EEA Agreement. Should a difference arise in relations with third countries, it will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement.
AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol establishing the fishing possibilities and financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal, for the period from 2 October 1994 to 1 October 1996

A. Letter from the Government of Senegal

Brussels, ......

Sirs,

With reference to the Protocol initialled on 29 September 1994 establishing the fishing possibilities and financial compensation for the period from 2 October 1994 to 1 October 1996, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of Senegal is prepared to apply the Protocol on a provisional basis with effect from 2 October 1994, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 8 thereof, provided that the European Community is disposed to do the same.

This is on the understanding that the first instalment equal to 50 % of the financial compensation fixed in Article 2 of the Protocol and 50 % of the amounts provided for in Articles 3 and 5 of the Protocol is to be paid before 31 January 1995.

I should be obliged if you would confirm the European Community's agreement to such provisional application of the Protocol.

Please accept, Sirs, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government of the Republic of Senegal

B. Letter from the Community

Brussels, ......

Sirs,

I am in receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

'With reference to the Protocol initialled on 29 September 1994 establishing the fishing possibilities and financial compensation for the period from 2 October 1994 to 1 October 1996, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of Senegal is prepared to apply the Protocol on a provisional basis with effect from 2 October 1994, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 8 thereof, provided that the European Community is disposed to do the same.

This is on the understanding that the first instalment equal to 50 % of the financial compensation fixed in Article 2 of the Protocol and 50 % of the amounts provided for in Articles 3 and 5 of the Protocol is to be paid before 31 January 1995.

I should be obliged if you would confirm the European Community's agreement to such provisional application of the Protocol.`I have the honour to confirm the European Community's agreement to such provisional application of the Protocol.

Please accept, Sirs, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Council of the European Union
AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the provisional application of the Protocol establishing the fishing possibilities and the financial compensation provided for in the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau on fishing off the coast of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 1995 to 15 June 1997

A. Letter from the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Sir,

With reference to the Protocol initialled on 7 June 1995 establishing the fishing possibilities and the financial compensation for the period 16 June 1995 to 15 June 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is ready to apply the Protocol on a provisional basis, with effect from 16 June 1995, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 9 of the Protocol, provided that the Community is prepared to do the same.

This is on the understanding that the first annual instalment of the financial compensation specified in Article 2 of the Protocol is to be paid before 31 December 1995.

I should be obliged if you would confirm the Community's agreement to such provisional application.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

B. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

'With reference to the Protocol initialled on 7 June 1995 establishing the fishing possibilities and the financial compensation for the period 16 June 1995 to 15 June 1997, I have the honour to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is ready to apply the Protocol on a provisional basis, with effect from 16 June 1995, pending its entry into force in accordance with Article 9 of the Protocol, provided that the Community is prepared to do the same.

This is on the understanding that the first annual instalment of the financial compensation specified in Article 2 of the Protocol is to be paid before 31 December 1995.

I should be obliged if you would confirm the Community's agreement to such provisional application.`

I have the honour to confirm the Community's agreement to such provisional application.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Council of the European Union
ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS on trade in textile products between the European Community and Malaysia

NOTE VERBALE

The Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities presents its compliments to the Mission of Malaysia to the European Communities and has the honour to refer to the Agreement on textile products negotiated between Malaysia and the Community applied since 1 January 1987, as extended by the Exchange of Letters initialled on 8 November 1991 and as further extended by the Exchange of Letters of 3 December 1992.

With a view to ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation of the Agreement on integration of the textiles and clothing sectors into GATT rules and disciplines negotiated within the framework of the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations, the Commission has the honour to inform the authorities of Malaysia that it intends to notify to the Textiles Monitoring Body the provisions, contained in the attached list, of the abovementioned Agreement on textile products as 'administrative arrangements` within the meaning of Article 2 (17) of the Uruguay Round Textiles Agreement.

The Directorate-General would be grateful if your authorities could confirm as soon as possible their agreement on the details of this notification.

The Directorate-General for External Relations avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Mission of Malaysia to the European Communities the assurance of its highest consideration.

Brussels, . . .

Provisions of the Agreement between the European Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products, initialled in Brussels on 28 June 1986, as amended by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products, initialled in Brussels on 3 December 1992, which will be notified as administrative arrangements under Article 2 (17) of the Uruguay Round Textiles Agreement

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Dear Mr . . . ,

I have the pleasure in making reference to the Commission's Note verbale dated 22 December 1993 regarding the notification of textiles provisions to the Textiles Monitoring Body (TMB).

I wish to confirm that Malaysia has no objection on the provisions of the Agreement between the European Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products initialled on 28 June 1986, as amended by the Agreement in the form of Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement between the European Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products initialled in Brussels, 3 December 1992, which will be notified to the Textiles Monitoring Body as administrative arrangements under Article 2 (17) of the Uruguay Round Textile Agreement.

Yours sincerely,