CELEX: 21990A0315(02)
Language: sv
Date: 1989-12-18 00:00:00
Title: Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning 'Testausschreibung'

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                                                             AGREEMENT

               in the form of an exchange of leners between the European Economic Community and the Union of
                                    Soviet Socialist Republics concerning Testausschreibung'

                                                   A. Letter from the Community

                                                                                            Brussels , 18 December 198 9

               Sir ,

               Since the beginning of 1980 , a new import scheme aimed at subsequent liberalization
               ('Testausschreibung') has been introduced by the Federal Republic of Germany covering almost half of
               the industrial products still .subject to quantitative restrictions ( apart from textile and steel products ).
               This scheme provides on an experimental and temporary basis for the issue of import licences above
               and beyond the limits set by the quotas .

               The Testausschreibung' is intended to permit an assessment , in the course of future years , of the
               sectors in which quantitative restrictions on imports of industrial products might be removed . During
               the examination of the results of the 'Testausschreibung', the particular importance which the USSR
               attaches to the expansion of economic relations and the USSR's contractual relations with the
               Community will be taken into consideration .

               In the event that , in particular instances , as a result of USSR exports to the Federal Republic of
               Germany , market trends make it necessary to discontinue this practice , the USSR will be informed to
               this effect immediately and prior consultation may take place if the USSR so requests .

               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 .

                                                                                            On behalf of-tbe Council
                                                                                         of the European Communities
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                                                  B. Letter from the . USSR

                                                                                       Brusscls , 18 December 1989

      Sir ,

      I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today which reads as follows :
              'Since the beginning of 1980 , a new import scheme aimed at subsequent liberalization
              ("Testausschreibung") has been introduced by the Federal Republic of Germany covering almost
              half of the industrial products still subject to quantitative restrictions ( apart from textile and steel
              products ). This scheme provides on an experimental and temporary basis for the issue of import
              licences above and beyond the limits set by the quotas .
              The "Testausschreibung" is intended to permit an assessment , in thecourse of future years , of the
              sectors in which quantitative restrictions on imports of industrial products might be removed .
              During the examination of the results of the MTestausschreibung", the particular importance which
              the USSR attaches to the expansion of economic relations ana the USSR's contractual relations
              with the Community will be taken into consideration.
              In the event that, in particular instances , as a result of USSR exports to the Federal Republic of
              Germany , market trends make it necessary to discontinue this practice , the USSR will be informed
              to this effect immediately and prior consultation may take place if the USSR so requests .
              I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the
              above .'

      I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your
      letter .

      Please accept , Sir , the assurance of my highest consideration .

                                                                             For the Government of the
                                                                          Union of Soviet Socialist . Republics
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                Information on the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the European Economic
                Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, on the one hand , and the Union of Soviet
                      Socialist Republics, on the other, on trade and commercial and economic cooperation

                The instruments of notification of the completion of the procedures for the entry into force of the
                Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy
                Community , on the one hand , and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , on the other , on trade and
                commercial and economic cooperation, signed in Brussels on 18 December 1989 , having been
                exchanged on 28 Februar 1990 , the Agreement will enter into force on 1 April 1990 , in accordance
                with Article 25 thereof.