CELEX: 21994A1231(26)
Language: en
Date: 1993-03-08 00:00:00
Title: Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and Bulgaria concerning inland transport infrastructure

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21994A1231(26)

Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and Bulgaria concerning inland transport infrastructure  

Official Journal L 358 , 31/12/1994 P. 0215 - 0216 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 39 P. 0215  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 39 P. 0215 

AGREEMENTin the form of an exchange of  letters between the European Community and Bulgaria concerning inland transport  infrastructureA. Letter from the Community Sir, I have the honour to confirm that the Community, as stated during the negotiation of the Europe  Agreement between the Community and its Member States, of the one part, and Bulgaria, of the other  part, is fully appraised of the infrastructure and environmental problems facing Bulgaria in the  transport sector and that it shall provide, as appropriate, under the financial arrangements set up  by the Europe Agreement, financing for the upgrading of inland transport infrastructure, including  road, rail, inland waterway and combined transport infrastructure. I take note of the fact that Bulgaria has expressed an urgent need for financial assistance to  adapt its inland transport infrastructure to the increased volume of traffic transiting its  territory. The Parties agree that they shall endeavour, initially under the terms of the existing trade and  cooperation agreement, to find the means which will enable them to contribute to the upgrading of  the said infrastructure, in particular to the modernization and construction of railway lines and  motorways between Kulata and Sofia and between Sofia and Vidin, and to the modernization of the  infrastructure of the Danube waterway and its international connections, without prejudice to the  appraisal of projects in accordance with the procedures in force. I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. For the CommunityB. Letter from 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 confirm that the Community, as stated during the negotiation of the Europe  Agreement between the Community and its Member States, of the one part, and Bulgaria, of the other  part, is fully appraised of the infrastructure and environmental problems facing Bulgaria in the  transport sector and that it shall provide, as appropriate, under the financial arrangements set up  by the Europe Agreement, financing for the upgrading of inland transport infrastructure, including  road, rail, inland waterway and combined transport infrastructure. I take note of the fact that Bulgaria has expressed an urgent need for financial assistance to  adapt its inland transport infrastructure to the increased volume of traffic transiting its  territory. The Parties agree that they shall endeavour, initially under the terms of the existing trade and  cooperation agreement, to find the means which will enable them to contribute to the upgrading of  the said infrastructure, in particular to the modernization and construction of railway lines and  motorways between Kulata and Sofia and between Sofia and Vidin, and to the modernization of the  infrastructure of the Danube waterway and its international connections, without prejudice to the  appraisal of projects in accordance with the procedures in force. I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above.'I  have the honour to confirm that the Government of Bulgaria is in agreement with the contents of  your letter. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. For the Government of  Bulgaria