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II 
(Preparatory Acts) 
COMMISSION 
Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Convention between the 
European Economic Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for 
Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near 
East 
COM(84) 113 final 
(Submitted by the Commission to the Council on 9 March 1984) 
(84/C 92/03) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in 
particular Articles 43 and 235 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Whereas the Community wishes to continue its programme of aid to Palestine refugees 
in the Near East; 
Whereas the Convention concluded with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency 
for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the 
Near East, approved on 21 December 1981 (') and amended on 21 December 1982 (2), 
expired on 31 December 1983; 
Whereas a new Convention should be concluded with UNRWA so that the 
Community's aid can continue to be provided as part of a comprehensive operation 
offering a measure of continuity, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Convention between the European Economic Community and the United Nations 
Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees 
in the countries of the Near East is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
1. Questions relating to the EEC programme of assistance to UNRWA shall be 
examined following the procedure defined in Articles 5 and 6c of Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 3331/82 (3). 
(') OJ No L 392, 31. 12. 1981, p. 4. 
O OJ No L 371, 30. 12. 1982, p. 42. 
O OJ No L 352, 14. 12. 1982, p. 1. 
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2. Questions relating to the application of the Convention shall be examined by the 
Commission together with UNRWA. 
Article 3 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered 
to sign the Convention in order to bind the Community. 
CONVENTION 
between the European Economic Community and tb.e United Nations Relief and Works 
Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of 
the Near East 
Article 1 
Desirous of continuing its assistance to Palestine 
Refugees, the European Economic Community 
(hereinafter referred to as 'the Community') hereby 
concludes this Convention with the United Nations 
Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees 
(hereinafter referred to as 'UNRWA') in order to 
confirm its commitment to a programme of aid to 
UNRWA. This aid shall take the form of contri­
butions in kind or in cash for a three-year period for 
the following UNRWA programmes: 
— the education programme, 
— the programme for distribution of rations to 
special hardship cases, 
— the feeding programme in training centres, 
— the supplementary feeding programme. 
Article 2 
Aid for the education programme 
1. The Community shall pay to UNRWA annually 
a cash contribution towards the cost of the education 
programme. This shall be formalized by an annual 
exchange of letters between the Community and 
UNRWA. The size of this contribution shall be as 
follows: 
for 1984: 16 million ECU, 
for 1985: 17 million ECU, 
for 1986: 18 million ECU. 
2. UNRWA shall provide the Community annually 
with a report on the use to which the Community 
contribution has been put. UNRWA shall provide the 
Community with all documentation relevant to the 
implementation of the education programme, 
including detailed accounts of expenditure, budgetary estimates of future expenditure, and the yearly 
statistics of UNRWA/UNESCO Department of 
Education. 
3. UNRWA shall inform the Community of any 
significant changes planned to the education services 
offered by the Agency. 
4. In the event of any significant changes to the 
education services offered by UNRWA during the 
period of this Convention, the Community reserves 
the right to stipulate which specific actions with the 
education or other programmes organized by 
UNRWA should benefit from the Community contri­
bution. 
Article 3 
Aid for the feeding programmes 
1. The Community shall contribute food aid in 
kind or in cash to the following UNRWA 
programmes: the programme for distribution of 
rations to special hardship cases, , the feeding 
programme in training centres and the supplementary 
feeding programme. 
2. The size and content of the Community contri­
bution to these programmes and the conditions on 
which the aid is given shall be decided annually 
taking into account UNRWA's needs and after 
consultation between the Community and UNRWA, 
and shall be formalized by an exchange of letters. 
3. The products which may be purchased by 
UNRWA by means of Community aid during the 
period covered by this Convention shall include 
corned beef, tomato paste, burghol, tea, and fresh 
fruit and vegetables, which shall be purchased on the 
Community market or on the market of a developing 
country. 
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4. The Community shall make contributions in 
cash to UNRWA for the feeding programmes as 
follows: 
— a specific sum per tonne of each product given to 
UNRWA by the Community in the context of the 
rations for special hardship cases and the feeding 
in training centres programmes to cover transport 
and distribution costs, 
— a cash sum in the context of the supplementary 
feeding programme for use as a contribution to 
the costs of operating the programme. 
5. Any products supplied in excess of requirements 
in any one year shall be used exclusively in other 
UNRWA programmes. Any cash paid in excess of 
requirements shall be transferred to UNRWA's 
general budget, provided agreement has been given 
by the Commission of the European Communities. In 
these circumstances the Community may reduce its 
contribution in kind or cash for the following year. 
6. UNRWA shall provide the Community annually 
in April with a report on the operation of the feeding 
programmes, including the number, category and 
location of recipients and the services provided, the 
cost of the programmes and the use made of 
Community contributions in kind and in cash. Article 4 
Information 
UNRWA shall take all reasonable steps to inform the 
Palestine refugees and the authorities of the host 
countries of the aid received from the Community 
and from its Member States. 
Article 5 
UNRWA shall give every facility to any person 
nominated by the Community for the purpose of 
observing the Agency's use of the Community's aid. 
UNRWA shall also provide such supplementary 
information as may reasonably be requested by the 
person so nominated. 
Article 6 
Any questions arising out of this Convention shall be 
settled between the two parties by consultation at the 
request of either party. 
Article 7 
Duration of the Convention 
This Convention shall cover a period of three 
calendar years: 1984, 1985 and 1986. 
Article 8 
This Convention is drawn up in two copies in the 
Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek and 
Italian languages, each version being equally 
authentic.