COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(93) 9 final 
Brussels, 20 January 1993 
Commission Communication to the Council on the guaranteed prices 
applicable in the 1992/93 delivery period to cane sugar 
originating in the ACP states referred to in Protocol 8 
annexed to the Fourth ACP-EEC convention and in India 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of an exchange of letters 
between the European Economic community and, on the one hand, Barbados, 
Belize, the People's Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic 
of Guyana, the Republic of the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, 
the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, Mauritius, 
the Republic of Surinam, St. Christopher and Nevis, the Kingdom of 
Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, the 
Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zimbabwe and, on the other hand, the 
Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1992/93 
delivery period 
(presented by the Commission) 
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Commission communication to the Council on the guaranteed prices 
applicable in the 1992/93 delivery period to cane sugar 
originating in the ACP states referred to in Protocol 8 
annexed to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention and in India 
1. Protocol No 8 on ACP sugar annexed to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention and the 
agreement on sugar between the European Economic Community and the Republic 
of India provide for a Community undertaking to purchase and import at 
guaranteed prices cane sugar which the exporting countries concerned cannot 
market in the Community at prices equivalent to or higher than the guaranteed 
prices. 
2. For the 1992/93 delivery period, the Commission has negotiated guaranteed 
prices with the ACP States and the Republic of India pursuant to Articles 
5(4) of Protocol No 8 on ACP sugar and the agreement with India on cane sugar 
as well as in conformity with the guidelines for negotiations given by the 
Council on 23.7.1992. 
3. The Commission therefore proposes that the Council adopt the proposal for a 
decision on the conclusion of the agreements in the form of an exchange of 
letters as set out in Annex 1. 
4. Financial impact: These proposals have no financial impact other than that 
taken into account within the framework of the 1992 budget and the 1993 
preliminary draft budget (see financial statement accompanying the 
recommendation for a Council decision authorizing the Commission to negotiate 
the guaranteed prices for 1992/93). 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of an exchange d$ letters between 
the European Economic Community and, on the one hand, Barbados, Belize, the 
People's Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the 
Republic of the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the ©eroocratic 
Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, Mauritius, the Republic of 
Surinam, St. Christopher and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland., the United Republic 
of Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, tne Republic of Uganda, the Republic of 
Zimbabwe and, on the other hand, the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices 
for cane sugar for the 1992/93 delivery period 
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 proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas implementation of Protocol 8 on ACP Sugar annexed to the Fourth ACP-EEC 
Convention(*} and of the Agreement betweea the European Economic Community and 
the Republic of India on cane sugar*2) is carried out, in accordance with 
Article 1(2) of each, within the framework of the management of the common 
organization of the atigar market, 
whereas it is appropriate to approve the Agreement» in the form of exchange of 
letters between the European Economic Community and, on the one hand, the States 
referred to in the Protocol and, on the other hand, the Republic of India on the 
guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1992/93 delivery period, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
(1) OJ No L 299, 17.8.1991, p. 1. 
(2) OJ No L 190, 22.7.1975, p. 35. 
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Article 1 
The Agreements in the form of exchange of letters between the European Economic 
community and, on the one hand, Barbados, Belize, the People's Republic of the 
Congo, Fiji, the Cooperative Républic of Guyana, the Republic of the ivory Coast, 
Jamaica, the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, the 
Republic of Malawi, Mauritius, the Republic of Surinam, St. Christopher and 
Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Trinidad and 
Tobago, the Republic of Uganda, the Republic of Zimbabwe and, on the other hand, 
the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1992/93 
delivery period are hereby approved on behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person 
empowered to sign the Agreements referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the 
Community. 
Article 3 
This Decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European 
Communities. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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Text No I 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and, 
Barbados, Belize, the People's Republic of the Congo, Fiji, the cooperative 
Republic of Guyana, the Republic of the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, the Republic of 
Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Malawi, Mauritius, 
the Republic of Surinam, St. Christopher and Nevis, the Kingdom of Swaziland, thé 
United Republic of Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, the Republic of. Uganda, and the 
Republic of of Zimbabwe on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for the 1992/93 
delivery period. , 
Letter No 1 
The representatives of the AGP States referred to in Protocol 8 on ACP sugar 
annexed to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé and of the commission on 
behalf of the European Economic Community, have agreed, pursuant to the 
provisions of the said Protocol, on the following: 
For the delivery period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993, the guaranteed prices 
referred to in Article 5(4) of the Protocol shall, for the purpose of 
intervention within the terms of Article 6 of the Protocol, be: 
(a) for raw sugar, 43,94 ECU per 100 kilograms; 
(b) for white sugar, 54,22 ECU per 100 kilograms. 
These prices shall refer to sugar of standard quality as defined in Community 
legislation, unpacked, cif, free out of European ports of the community. The 
introduction of these prices in no way prejudices the respective positions of 
the Contracting Parties in respect of the principles appertaining to the 
determination of the guaranteed prices. 
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I should be obliged if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm 
that this letter and your reply constitute an Agreement between teh Governments 
of the abovementioned ACP States and the Community. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Council 
of the European Communities 
Letter No 2 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today which reads as 
follows : 
I have the honour to confirm the agreement of the Governments of the ACP States 
referred to in this letter with the foregoing. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Governments 
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Text No II 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and 
the Republic of India on the guaranteed prices for cane sugar for 1992/93 
Letter No 1 
Brussels. 
Sir, 
The Representatives of India and of the Commission, on behalf of the European 
Economic community, have agreed within the framework of the negotiations 
provided for in Article 5(4) of the Agreement between the European Economic 
Community and the Republic of India on cane sugar, on the following: 
- for the period 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993 the guaranteed prices referred 
to in Article 5(4) of the Agreement shall, for the purpose of intervention 
within the terms of Article 6 of the Agreement, be: 
(a) for raw sugar, 43,94 ECU per 100 kilograms; 
(b) for white sugar, 54,22 ECU per 100 kilograms. 
These prices shall refer to sugar of standard quality as defined in Community 
legislation, unpacked, cif, free out of European ports of the Community. The 
introduction of these prices in no way prejudices the respective positions of 
the Contracting Parties in respect of the principles appertaining to the 
determination of the guaranteed prices. 
I should be obliged if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm 
that this letter and your reply constitute an Agreement between your Government 
and the Community. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Council of the 
European CoiTimuniti.es 
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Letter No 2 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today which reads as 
follows : 
I have the honour to confirm the agreement of my Government with the foregoing 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of 
the Republic of India 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 
1. BUDGET HEADING: 11 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 2 110 mi II ion 
2. TITLE: 
Recaimendation for a Decision of the Council to authorize the Conmission to negotiate the guaranteed 
prices applicable in the 1992/93 delivery period to cane sugar originating in the ACP States referred to 
in Article 8 annexed to the Fourth EEC-ACP Convention and in India. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 
To guarantee cif prices for the ACP States and the Republic of India for their deliveries of white sugar 
and raw cane sugar to the Comrunity which are comparable with the prices guaranteed to sugar 
producers in the Ccrmunity for the 1992/93 delivery period. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENT ION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
-OTHER 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Period of 12 months 
ECU million 
638 Current Financial Year 
1992 
ECU mi 11 ion Following Financial Year 
1993 
ECU mi I lion 
589 
1994 
49 1995 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
1,3 mil I ion t x ECU 415/t (refunds) 
1,1 million t x ECU 15,8/t (refining aid) 
1,1 million t x ECU 1,125/t (aid to UK) x 1,114 (DR) - ECU 617 million (B) 
x 1,145 (DR) - ECU 20 mi 11 ion (B) 
x 1,116 (DR) = ECU 1 million (B) 
ECU 638 million (B) 
In 1993: ECU 617 mi 11 ion x 0,92 (export coefficient) + ECU 21 mi 11 ion = ECU 589 mi 11 ion 
In 1994: ECU 617 mi I Mon x 0,03 (export coefficient) -ECU 49 mi 11 ion 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
ND 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY (1994) ? 
YES 
OBSERVATIONS: 
This is an implementing regulation under Protocol 8 annexed to the Fourth Lone Convention. 
Accordingly, it has no new financial impact compared with the previous situation. 
The cost of re-exporting equivalent quantities of Comunity sugar and of aid for the refining of raw sugar 
estimated at ECU 638 mi 11 ion, wi11 be taken into account in the 1993 preliminary draft budget. 

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