COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(92) 536 final 
Brussels, 7 December 1992 
Recommendation for a 
C0UNÇIU PEdStQN 
concerning the extension of the adaptations to the voluntary 
restraint agreements between the European Economic Community 
and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary, 
and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat. 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The existing adaptations to the voluntary restraint agreements 
(VRAs) between the European Economic Community and Bulgaria, the 
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland, on trade In 
sheepmeat and goatmeat are due to expire on 31 December 1992. The 
adaptations to the basic VRAs with respect to these countries were 
put in place in 1990. They provide for Import quantities to the 
Community at 0% levy, Instead of 10%, the observance of the 
traditional quantities during the sensitive periods and a price 
survei Nance procedure. 
2. As regards the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and 
Poland the attention is drawn to the changes that were introduced 
In the VRA's by the Interim Agreements on Trade and trade-related 
matters with these countries. By virtue of the latter Agreements 
which entered Into force on 1.3.92, the products and the quantities 
in the VRA's have been amended (See article 14 (4) O.J. Annex Xb of 
the Agreements with Hungary and Poland and article 14 (4) O.J. 
annex XII lb of the Agreement with the Czech and Slovak Federal 
Republic). But the continuing suspension of the levy at 0% is 
dependant upon the prolongation of the adaptations of the VRA's. 
3. As It is now clear that the GATT Uruguay Round Negotiations will 
not be completed in time to permit the application of the new 
multilateral framework for agricultural trade to enter into effect 
before 1 January 1994, It is necessary to provide for interim 
access arrangements for sheepmeat and goatmeat for 1993. 
Therefore,ion the Commission's recommendation, the Council decided 
on ... 19912 to authorise the Commission to open negotiations with 
the third) countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak 
Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland, with whom the Community has 
concluded [a voluntary restraint agreement In the sheepmeat and 
goatmeat sector. 
4. Negotiations have been concluded with Bulgaria, Czech and Slovak 
Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland on the extension of the 
adaptations of the VRAs to provide for the extension for one year 
necessary interim access arrangements for 1993. The proposed 
agreements with these countries for 1993 provide for the extension 
of the current adaptations. 
5. The Council is hereby asked to approve the agreements in the form 
of the exchanges of letters annexed hereto and to designate the 
person empowered to sign the agreements In order to bind the 
Community. 
Small and Medium Enterprises : No competitive or cost Impact for small 
and medium enterprises. 
Financial impact : No financial Impact on Community budget. 
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Recommendation for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
of 
concerning the extension of the adaptations to the voluntary 
restraint agreements between the European Economic Community 
and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary 
and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat. 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, 
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission, 
Whereas the voluntary restraint agreements between the European 
Economic Community and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, 
Hungary and Poland on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat were adapted 
in 1990 in the context of measures taken to stabilise the markets in 
this sector; 
Whereas the said adaptations shall cease to have effect on 31 December 
1992; 
Whereas it is necessary to provide for interim arrangements for trade 
in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sectors pending the conclusion of the 
negotiations regarding agricultural trade in the framework of the 
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; 
Whereas it is appropriate in these circumstances to extend the 
adaptations to the said voluntary restraint agreements for one year; 
Whereas the effect of the implementation of the Single Market from 
1 January 1993 should be taken into account; 
Whereas the Commission has conducted negotiations in this connection 
with Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and 
Poland which have resulted in Agreements; 
Whereas the Agreements should be approved; 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS : 
Article 1 
The Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters between the European 
Economic Community and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, 
Hungary and Poland concerning the extension of the adaptations to the 
voluntary restraint agreements between the European Economic Community 
and Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Hungary and Poland 
on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat are hereby approved on behalf of 
the European Economic Community. 
The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision. 
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Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the 
person empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community. 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the CounciI 
The President 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the 
Agreement between the European Economic Community 
and the Republic of Bulgaria 
on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat. 
LETTER No 1 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting 
an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 
adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the 
Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 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 shall continue in 
force from 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 assurances of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the 
Council of the European Communities 
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 1990 Exchange of Letters 
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of 
Bulgaria adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the 
Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 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 shall continue in 
force from 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 assurances of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of 
the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria 
.s 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the 
Agreement between the European Economic Community 
and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic 
on trade in mutton, lamb and goatmeat. 
LETTER No 1 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting 
an Agreement between the Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal 
Republic adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1982 between the 
Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republik 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 shall continue in 
force from 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 
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic on the matter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the 
Council of the European Communities 
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 1990 Exchange of Letters 
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Czech and 
Slovak Federal Republic adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 
1982 between the Community and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic 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 shall continue in 
force from 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 
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic 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 Czech and Slovak Federal Republik 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the 
Agreement between the European Economic 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 1990 Exchange of Letters 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 shall continue in 
force from 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 Hungary on the matter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the 
Council of the European Communities 
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 1990 Exchange of Letters 
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 shall continue in 
force from 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 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 
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AGREEMENT 
in the form of an Exchange of Letters extending the adaptation to the 
Agreement between the European Economic Community 
and the Republic of Poland 
on trade in mutton, iamb and goatmeat. 
LETTER No 1 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the 1990 Exchange of Letters constituting 
an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of Poland adapting 
the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the Community and the 
Republic of Poland 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 shall continue in 
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment : 
in paragraph 7 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 Poland on the matter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the 
Council of the European Communities 
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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 1990 Exchange of Letters 
constituting an Agreement between the Community and the Republic of 
Poland adapting the Principal Agreement concluded in 1981 between the 
Community and the Republic of Poland 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 shall continue in 
force from 31 December 1992 subject to the following amendment : 
in paragraph 7 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 Poland 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 Poland 
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