COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(92) 203 final 
Brussels, 15 May 1992 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of 
letters amending the exchanges of letters on transit signed together 
with the Association Agreement on 16 December 1991 between the European 
Communities and their Member States and the Republic of Hungary and to 
the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the 
Republic of Hungary as well as exchanges of letters replacing the 
exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed together with the 
Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member 
States and the Republic of Hungary and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of 
letters amending the exchanges of letters on transit signed together 
with the Association Agreement on 16 December 1991 between the European 
Communities and their Member States and the CSFR and to 
the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the 
CSFR as well as exchanges of letters replacing the 
exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed together with the 
Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member 
States and the CSFR and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the CSFR 
(presented by the Commission) 
Explanatory memorandum 
1. The annexed draft proposals constitute the legal instrument for 
modifying the existing exchanges of letters on transit between the 
European community on the one hand and the CSFR and Hungary on the 
other hand and replacing the existing exchanges of letters on 
infrastructure between the European Community on the one hand and 
the CSFR and Hungary on the other hand. 
2. The above mentioned existing exchanges of letters were signed on 
16 December 1991 upon the signature (on 16 December 1991) of the 
Association Agreements between the Communities and their member 
States on the one hand and the CSFR and Hungary on the other hand 
as well as upon the signature (on 16 December 1991) of the Interim 
Agreement between the European Economic Community on the one hand 
and the CSFR and Hungary on the other hand. The Europe Agreement 
has not yet come into force. The interim Agreement entered into 
force on 1 March last. 
Since the signatures of the above mentioned exchanges of letters, 
both the CSFR and Hungary increased the fee for taxable transit 
permits which led to discussions between the Community and the 
countries concerned. These discussions resulted in a mutually 
acceptable reduction in the transit fees as well as in a clearer 
undertaking from the community to explore with both Hungary and 
the CSFR, within the framework of the existing financial 
mechanisms, financing possibilities for the improvement of land 
transport infrastructure in these two countries. The parties 
therefore consider it necessary to modify the above mentioned 
existing exchanges of letters on transit and to replace the 
existing exchanges of letters on infrastructure. 
3. The Council concludes the agreement on behalf of the EEC by 
adopting the decisions mentioned under (I). 
4. In view of the above considerations the Commission requests the 
Council to adopt the proposals mentioned under (I). 
5. In view of the urgency of the matter the Commission, Hungary and 
the CSFR agree that the exchanges of letters can be signed by the 
ambassadors of these two countries and by a director of the 
Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission. 
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ANNEX I 
Draft Council decisions concerning the amendment of the existing 
Exchanges of Letters on transit between the EEC on the one hand and the 
CSFR and Hungary on the other hand and replacing the existing Exchanges 
of Letters on infrastructure between the EEC on the one hand and the 
CSFR and Hungary on the other hand. 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of exchanges of letters modifying the exchanges of letters 
on transit signed together with the Association Agreement on 16 December 
1991 between the European Communities and their Member States and the 
Republic of Hungary, and with the Interim Agreement between the European 
Economic Community and Hungary(*); and exchanges of letters replacing 
the exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed together with the 
Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member 
States and the Republic of Hungary, and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary. 
COUNCIL DECISION 
(EEC) N° /92 
OF 1992 
Concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of 
letters amending the exchanges of letters on transit signed together 
with the Association Agreement on 16 December 1991 between the European 
Communities and their Member States and the Republic of Hungary and to 
the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the 
Republic of Hungary as well as exchanges of letters replacing the 
exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed together with the 
Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member 
States and the Republic of Hungary and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary. 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 113 there of, 
Having regard to the proposal of the Commission, 
Whereas the exchanges of letters on transit signed together with the 
Association Agreement and with the Interim Agreement on 16 December 1991 
should be amended ; whereas the exchanges of letters on infrastructure 
signed together with the Association Agreement and with the Interim 
Agreement on 16 December 1991 should be replaced ; whereas the 
Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters agreed to this effect 
should be concluded. 
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : 
Article 1 
The Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters amending the 
exchanges of letters on transit signed together with the Association 
Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States on 
the one hand and Hungary on the other hand and with the Interim 
Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of 
Hungary and replacing the exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed 
together with the Association Agreement between the European Communities 
and their Member States on the one hand and Hungary on the other hand 
and with the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community 
on the one hand and Hungary on the other hand are hereby approved on 
behalf of the Community. 
The texts of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters are 
annexed to this decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the 
person empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels, 1992 
For the Council 
The President 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters amending the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") 
and Hungary concerning transit 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
A. Letter from the Community 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December 1991 of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and Hungary 
and of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 
the European Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal 
and Steel Community and Hungary Agreements in the form of Exchanges of 
letters between the Community and Hungary concerning transit were 
signed. The Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. The Interim 
Agreement came into force on 1st March 1992. 
Since the signatures of the Exchanges of letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters, to 
amend the relevant provisions of the Exchanges of letters signed on 16th 
December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 be amended as follows : 
The part of Paragraph 2 (a) beginning with the words "...Hungary hereby 
grants..." shall be replaced by the following text : 
"(i) Hungary hereby grants in 1992, in place of the existing 
quotas granted pursuant to the bilateral agreement between 
Greece and Hungary for 1991 permits in the following way : 
1992 
untaxed 10.000 
taxable 14.000 with a tax rate of 1 Forint per 
ton/km. 
1.200 with a tax rate of 3 Forint per 
ton/km. 
third country (1)(2) 600 
(1) All above existing and additional third country permits may 
be exchanged for transit permits in the ratio 1:2 
(1 third country permit for 2 transit permits) 
(2) The Community shall grant 600 third country permits to 
Hungary for use only in traffic to or from Greece. 
All untaxed and taxable permits are of a round-trip character. For 
1993 and 1994 the total number of untaxed and taxable permits will 
be increased annually by five percent so that the permits amount in 
1993 to 10.500 untaxed and 14.700 and 1.260 taxable permits and in 
1994 to 11.025 untaxed and 15.435 and 1.323 taxable permits. The 
number of third country permits remains 600 in each of the years 
1993 and 1994. 
The rates of tax of 1 Forint and 3 Forint per ton-kilometer shall 
be adjusted for 1993 so as to maintain an exchange rate for the 
Forint to the ECU equal to the average of such rate obtaining in 
the period from 6th February to 31st December 1992 and for 1994 so 
as to maintain an average rate equal to the average obtaining in 
the period from 1st January to 31st December 1993. 
(ii) The Community hereby grants to Hungary in 1992 12.000 
untaxable permits for use only on the territory of Greece. 
If the transit situation on the territory of the republics which formed 
part of Yugoslavia in 1991 is not normalised the Community and Hungary 
shall jointly examine before 31st December 1992 the possible changes 
concerning the arrangements set out in this paragraph 2.a. 
Changes in the above provisions can, until the end of 1994 or, if this 
happens at an earlier date, until the conclusion of a bilateral 
transport agreement between the Community and Hungary, be made by common 
agreement between the parties. 
The Community takes note of the Hungarian understanding that discussions 
will take place with the Commission and the Member States most directly 
concerned on other transportation questions such as aviation and third 
country road permits." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute an amendment to the Exchange of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Community, 
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Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters amending the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") 
and Hungary concerning transit 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
B. Letter from Hungary 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December 1991 of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and Hungary 
and of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 
the European Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal 
and Steel Community and Hungary Agreements in the form of Exchanges of 
letters between the Community and Hungary concerning transit were 
signed. The Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. The Interim 
Agreement came into force on 1st March 1992. 
Since the signatures of the Exchanges of letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters, to 
amend the relevant provisions of the Exchanges of letters signed on 16th 
December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 be amended as follows : 
The part of Paragraph 2 (a) beginning with the words "...Hungary hereby 
grants..." shall be replaced by the following text : 
"(i) Hungary hereby grants in 1992, in place of the existing 
quotas granted pursuant to the bilateral agreement between 
Greece and Hungary for 1991 permits in the following way : 
1992 
untaxed 10.000 
taxable 14.000 with a tax rate of 1 Furint p*-r 
ton/km. 
1.200 with a tax rate of 3 Forint per 
ton/km. 
third country (1)(2) 600 
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(1) All above existing and additional third country permits may 
be exchanged for transit permits in the ratio 1:2 
(1 third country permit for 2 transit permits) 
(2) The Community shall grant 600 third country permits to 
Hungary for use only in traffic to or from Greece. 
All untaxed and taxable permits are of a round-trip character. For 
1993 and 1994 the total number of untaxed and taxable permits will 
be increased annually by five percent so that the permits amount in 
1993 to 10.500 untaxed and 14.700 and 1.260 taxable permits and in 
1994 to 11.025 untaxed and 15.435 and 1.323 taxable permits. The 
number of third country permits remains 600 in each of the years 
1993 and 1994. 
The rates of tax of 1 Forint and 3 Forint per ton-kilometer shall 
be adjusted for 1993 so as to maintain an exchange rate for the 
Forint to the ECU equal to the average of such rate obtaining in 
the period from 6th February to 31st December 1992 and for 1994 so 
as to maintain an average rate equal to the average obtaining in 
the period from 1st January to 31st December 1993. 
(ii) The Community hereby grants to Hungary in 1992 12.000 
untaxable permits for use only on the territory of Greece. 
If the transit situation on the territory of the republics which formed 
part of Yugoslavia in 1991 is not normalised the Community and Hungary 
shall jointly examine before 31st December 1992 the possible changes 
concerning the arrangements set out in this paragraph 2.a. 
Changes in the above provisions can, until the end of 1994 or, if this 
happens at an earlier date, until the conclusion of a bilateral 
transport agreement between the Community and Hungary, be made by common 
agreement between the parties. 
The Community takes note of the Hungarian understanding that discussions 
will take place with the Commission and the Member States most directly 
concerned on other transportation questions such as aviation and third 
country road permits." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute an amendment to the Exchange of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that Hungary is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of Hungary, 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchange of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and Hungary 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from the Community. 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Interim 
Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European 
Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and Hungary an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters 
between the Community and Hungary concerning land transport 
infrastructure was signed. The Interim Agreement came into force on 
1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters to amend 
the relevant provisions of the Exchange of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems 
Hungary is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the 
framework of the financial mechanisms provided for, provide, as 
appropriate, financing for the improvement of land transport 
infrastructure, including roads, railways, inland waterways and combined 
transport. 
In this context, I take note of Hungary's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable Hungarian infrastructure to 
cope with the increased transit traffic in Hungary and of the wish 
expressed by Hungary to consider projects related to transit traffic 
through Hungary, such as the modernization and construction of railway 
lines and motorways between Hegyeshalom and Budapest, and that between 
Budapest and Kelebia as priority, since these represent major corridors 
for Community transit. 
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The Commission agrees to start to examine with Hungary possible ways to 
contribute to the improvement of such infrastructure in Hungary, paying 
special attention to environmental aspects, inter alia combined 
transport, transit motorways, waterways transport, without prejudice to 
appraisal of projects according to existing procedures." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of Letters signed on 
16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Community. 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchange of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and Hungary 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from Hungary. 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Interim 
Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European 
Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and Hungary an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters 
between the Community and Hungary concerning land transport 
infrastructure was signed. The Interim Agreement came into force on 
1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters to amend 
the relevant provisions of the Exchange of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems 
Hungary is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the 
framework of the financial mechanisms provided for, provide, as 
appropriate, financing for the improvement of land transport 
infrastructure, including roads, railways, inland waterways and combined 
transport. 
In this context, I take note of Hungary's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable Hungarian infrastructure to 
cope with the increased transit traffic in Hungary and of the wish 
expressed by Hungary to consider projects related to transit traffic 
through Hungary, such as the modernization and construction of railway 
lines and motorways between Hegyeshalom and Budapest, and that between 
Budapest and Kelebia as priority, since these represent major corridors 
for Community transit. 
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The Commission agrees to start to examine with Hungary possible ways to 
contribute to the improvement of such infrastructure in Hungary, paying 
special attention to environmental aspects, inter alia combined 
transport, transit motorways, waterways transport, without prejudice to 
appraisal of projects according to existing procedures." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of Letters signed on 
16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that Hungary is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of Hungary, 
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Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchange of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and Hungary 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from the Community. 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and Hungary an 
Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community 
and Hungary concerning land transport infrastructure was signed. The 
Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters, to 
amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of letters signed on 16th 
December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems 
Hungary is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the 
framework of the financial mechanisms provided for in the Europe 
Agreement, provide, as appropriate, financing for the improvement of 
land transport infrastructure, including roads, railways, inland 
waterways and combined transport. 
In this context, I take note of Hungary's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable Hungarian infrastructure to 
cope with the increased transit traffic in Hungary and of the wish 
expressed by Hungary to consider projects related to transit traffic 
through Hungary, such as the modernization and construction of railway 
lines and motorways between Hegyeshalom and Budapest, and that between 
Budapest and Kelebia as priority, since these represent major corridors 
for Community transit. 
A\ 
The Commission agrees to start to examine with Hungary, on the basis of 
this Exchange of Letters and referring to Article 81 in the Europe 
Agreement, possible ways to contribute to the improvement of such 
infrastructure in Hungary, paying special attention to environmental 
aspects, inter alia combined transport, transit motorways, waterways 
transport, without prejudice to appraisal of projects according to 
existing procedures." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of Letters signed on 
16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the' date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from the entry into force of the 
Europe Agreement. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Community. 
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Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchange of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and Hungary 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
B. Letter from Hungary 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and Hungary an 
Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community 
and Hungary concerning land transport infrastructure was signed. The 
Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, Hungary adopted law 
N° LXXXII of 1991 on vehicle taxes. The parties consider it necessary 
to come to an agreement through the present Exchange of letters, to 
amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of letters signed on 16th 
December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems 
Hungary is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the 
framework of the financial mechanisms provided for in the Europe 
Agreement, provide, as appropriate, financing for the improvement of 
land transport infrastructure, including roads, railways, inland 
waterways and combined transport. 
In this context, I take note of Hungary's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable Hungarian infrastructure to 
cope with the increased transit traffic in Hungary and of the wish 
expressed by Hungary to consider projects related to transit traffic 
through Hungary, such as the modernization and construction of railway 
lines and motorways between Hegyeshalom and Budapest, and that between 
Budapest and Kelebia as priority, since these represent major corridors 
for Community transit. 
The Commission agrees to start to examine with Hungary, on the basis of 
this Exchange of Letters and referring to Article 81 in the Europe 
Agreement, possible ways to contribute to the improvement of such 
infrastructure in Hungary, paying special attention to environmental 
aspects, inter alia combined transport, transit motorways, waterways 
transport, without prejudice to appraisal of projects according to 
existing procedures. " 
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If the foregoing is acceptable to Hungary, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of Letters signed on 
16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from the entry into force of the 
Europe Agreement. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of Hungary to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that Hungary is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of Hungary, 
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AGREEMENT 
in the form of exchanges of letters modifying the exchanges of letters 
on transit signed together with the Association Agreement on 16 December 
1991 between the European Communities and their Member States and the 
Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (CSFR), and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the CSFR(^); and exchanges 
of letters replacing the exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed 
together with the Association Agreement between the European Communities 
and their Member States and the CSFR, and with the Interim Agreement 
between the European Economic Community and the CSFR (2). 
COUNCIL DECISION 
(EEC) N° /92 
OF 1992 
Concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of 
letters amending the exchanges of letters on transit signed together 
with the Association Agreement on 16 December 1991 between the European 
Communities and their Member States and the CSFR and to the Interim 
Agreement between the European Economic Community and the CSFR as well 
as exchanges of letters replacing the exchanges of letters on 
infrastructure signed together with the Association Agreement between 
the European Communities and their Member States and the CSFR and with 
the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community and the 
CSFR. 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the treaty establishing the European Economic 
Community, and in particular Article 113 there of, 
Having regard to the proposal of the Commission, 
Whereas the exchanges of letters on transit signed together with the 
Association Agreement and with the Interim Agreement on 16 December 1991 
should be amended ; whereas the exchanges of letters on infrastructure 
signed together with the Association Agreement and with the Interim 
Agreement on 16 December 1991 should be replaced ; whereas the 
Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters agreed to this effect 
should be concluded. 
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HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : 
Article 1 
The Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters amending the 
exchanges of letters on transit signed together with the Association 
Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States on 
the one hand and the CSFR on the other hand and with the Interim 
Agreement between the European Economic Community and the CSFR and 
replacing the exchanges of letters on infrastructure signed together 
with the Association Agreement between the European Communities and 
their Member States on the one hand and the CSFR on the other hand and 
with the Interim Agreement between the European Economic Community on 
the one hand and the CSFR on the other hand are hereby approved on 
behalf of the Community. 
The texts of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters are 
annexed to this decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the 
person empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels, 1992 
For the Council 
The President 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchanrje of l«»tterr, amend incj the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") 
and the CSFR concerning transit 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from the Community 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signatures on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and the CSFR 
and of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 
the European Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal 
and Steel Community and the CSFR Agreements in the form of Exchanges of 
letters between the Community and the CSFR concerning transit were 
signed. The Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. The Interim 
Agreement came into force on 1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchanges of letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This decision had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to amend the relevant provisions of the Exchanges 
of letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 be amended as follows : 
In paragraph 2) the following sentence shall be inserted after the first 
sentence of the first alinea: "The fee per taxable permit is 18.500 
Czechoslovak crowns." 
The following alineas shall be added after the second alinea of 
paragraph 2) : "Both sides agreed that if the transit situation on the 
territory of former Yugoslavia is not normalized they will jointly 
examine before the end of the year the possible changes concerning the 
above mentioned arrangements." "Changes in the above provisions can be 
made by common agreement between the parties." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute an amendment to the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 15th March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On Ix'h.il f ol Un- O immunity, 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters amending the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") 
and the CSFR concerning transit 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
B. Letter from the CSFR 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signatures on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and the CSFR 
and of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between 
the European Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal 
and Steel Community and the CSFR Agreements in the form of Exchanges of 
letters between the Community and the CSFR concerning transit were 
signed. The Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. The Interim 
Agreement came into force on 1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchanges of letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This decision had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to amend the relevant provisions of the Exchanges 
of letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 be amended as follows : 
In paragraph 2) the following sentence shall be inserted after the first 
sentence of the first alinea: "The fee per taxable permit is 18.500 
Czechoslovak crowns." 
The following alineas shall be added after the second alinea of 
paragraph 2) : "Both sides agreed that if the transit situation on the 
territory of former Yugoslavia is not normalized they will jointly 
examine before the end of the year the possible changes concerning the 
above mentioned arrangements." "Changes in the above provisions can be 
made by common agreement between the parties." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR, I have the honour to propose 
that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that effect, 
shall constitute an amendment to the Exchanges of letters signed on 
16th December 1991 which shall enter into force on the date of Your 
Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 15th March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that the CSFR is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the CSFR, 
2' 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and the CSFR 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
A. Letter from the Community. 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Interim 
Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European 
Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and the CSFR an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of 
Letters between the Community and the CSFR concerning land transport 
infrastructure was signed. The Interim Agreement came into force on 
1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This law had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of 
letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems the 
CSFR is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the framework 
of the financial mechanisms provided for, provide, as appropriate, 
financing for the improvement of land transport infrastructure, 
including combined transport. 
In this context, -I take note- of the CSFR's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable CSFR land transport 
infrastructure to cope with the increased transit traffic in the CSFR. 
The parties agree to seek, in the context of the existing Trade and 
Cooperation Agreement, possible ways and means to contribute to the 
improvement of such infrastructure in the CSFR, paying special attention 
to border crossings and nearby areas, combined transport, transit 
motorways, waterways transport and environmental aspects, without 
prejudice to appraisal of projects according to existing procedures. 
The parties further agree to start, at their earliest convenience, 
discussions about possible Community financial assistance. 
The CSFR will consider further reducing the rate of taxable permits for 
Community hauliers according to progress in the above discussions." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR , I have the honour to 
propose that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that 
effect, shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of letters 
signed on 16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date 
of Your Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Community. 
11 
Agreement in the^ formjof an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and the CSFR 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from the CSFR. 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Interim 
Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European 
Economic Community ("the Community") and the European Coal and Steel 
Community and the CSFR an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of 
Letters between the Community and the CSFR concerning land transport 
infrastructure was signed. The Interim Agreement came into force on 
1st March 1992. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This law had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of 
letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems the 
CSFR is facing in the area of .transport and shall, within the framework 
of the financial mechanisms provided for, provide, as appropriate, 
financing for the improvement of land transport infrastructure, 
including combined transport. 
In this context, I take note of the CSFR's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable i\SFK land transport 
infrastructure to cope with the increased transit traffic in the CSFR. 
The parties agree to seek, in the context of the existing Trade and 
Cooperation Agreement, possible ways and means to contribute to the 
improvement of such infrastructure in the CSFR, paying special attention 
to border crossings and nearby areas, combined transport, transit 
motorways, waterways transport and environmental aspects, without 
prejudice to appraisal of projects according to existing procedures. 
V, 
The parties further agree to start, at their earliest convenience, 
discussions about possible Community financial assistance. 
The CSFR will consider further reducing the rate of taxable permits for 
Community hauliers according to progress in the above discussions." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR , I have the honour to 
propose that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that 
effect, shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of letters 
signed on 16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date 
of Your Excellency's reply and be applicable as from 1st March 1992. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept. Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that the CSFR is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the CSFR, 
?•>" 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and the CSFR 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
Letter from the Community. 
Sir, 
Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and the CSFR 
an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community 
and the CSFR concerning land transport infrastructure was signed. The 
Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This law had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of 
letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems the 
CSFR is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the framework 
of the financial mechanisms provided for in the Europe Agreement, 
provide, as appropriate, financing for the improvement of land transport 
infrastructure, including combined transport. 
In this context, I take note of the CSFR's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable CSFR land transport 
infrastructure to cope with the increased transit traffic in the CSFR. 
The parties agree to seek, on the basis of this Exchange of Letters and 
referring to Article 81 in the Europe Agreement, possible ways and means 
to contribute to the improvement of such infrastructure in the CSFR, 
paying special attention to border crossings and nearby areas, combined 
transport, transit motorways, waterways transport and environmental 
aspects, without prejudice to appraisal of projects according to 
existing procedures. 
The parties further agree to start, at their earliest convenience, 
discussions about possible Community financial assistance. 
The CSFR will consider further reducing the rate of taxable permits for 
Community hauliers according to progress in the above discussions." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR , I have the honour to 
propose that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that 
effect, shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of letters 
signed on 16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date 
of Your Excellency's reply and be applicable as from the entry into 
force of the Europe Agreement. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
On behalf of the Community. 
)1 
Agreement in the form of an 
Exchange of letters replacing the 
Exchanges of letters between the 
European Economic Community ("the Community") and the CSFR 
on land transport infrastructure 
signed in Brussels on 16th December 1991 
B. Letter from the CSFR. 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"Upon the occasion of the signature on 16th December of the Europe 
Agreement between the Communities and their Member States and the CSFR 
an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the Community 
and the CSFR concerning land transport infrastructure was signed. The 
Europe Agreement has not yet come into force. 
Since the signature of the Exchange of Letters, the CSFR increased the 
fee for taxable transit permits. This law had consequences on the 
arrangements made in December concerning transit and the parties 
consider it necessary to come to an agreement through the present 
Exchange of letters, to' amend the relevant provisions of the Exchange of 
letters signed on 16th December 1991 to take account thereof. 
Accordingly, I propose that the text of the Exchange of Letters signed 
on 16th December 1991 be replaced by the following text: 
"I have the honour of confirming to you herewith that the Community has 
full understanding of the infrastructural and environmental problems the 
CSFR is facing in the area of transport and shall, within the framework 
of the financial mechanisms provided for in the Europe Agreement, 
provide, as appropriate, financing for the improvement of land transport 
infrastructure, including combined transport. 
In this context, I take note of the CSFR's explanation of the urgent 
need for financial assistance to enable CSFR land transport 
infrastructure to cope with the increased transit traffic in the CSFR. 
The parties agree to seek, on the basis of this Exchange of Letters and 
referring to Article 81 in the Europe Agreement, possible ways and means 
to contribute to the improvement of such infrastructure in the CSFR, 
paying special attention to border crossings and nearby areas, combined 
transport, transit motorways, waterways transport and environmental 
aspects, without prejudice to appraisal of projects according to 
existing procedures. 
The parties further agree to start, at their earliest convenience, 
discussions about possible Community financial assistance. 
The CSFR will consider further reducing the rate of taxable permits for 
Community hauliers according to progress in the above discussions." 
If the foregoing is acceptable to the CSFR , I have the honour to 
propose that this letter, together with Your Excellency's reply to that 
effect, shall constitute the replacement of the Exchange of letters 
signed on 16th December 1991, which shall enter into force on the date 
of Your Excellency's reply and be applicable as from the entry into 
force of the Europe Agreement. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of the Government 
of the CSFR to the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration." 
I have the honour to confirm that the CSFR is in agreement with the 
contents of this letter. 
For the Government of the CSFR, 
"1 
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