2005/398/EC: Council Decision of 10 May 2005 on the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Andorra

28.5.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 135/12
COUNCIL DECISION
of 10 May 2005
on the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Andorra
(2005/398/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 71, 137, 149, 150, 151, 152, 156, 159, 161 and 175 thereof, in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas:
(1) The Community is determined to strengthen existing relations with Andorra, which are at present governed by an Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 28 June 1990, establishing a customs union.
(2) Following the Council authorisation of 24 February 1997, the Commission has concluded negotiations with Andorra on an agreement which covers a wide range of sectors of cooperation.
(3) In accordance with a Council Decision of 25/26 October 2004, and subject to its conclusion at a later date, the Agreement was signed on behalf of the European Community on 15 November 2004.
(4) Certain tasks have been attributed to the Cooperation Committee established under the Agreement. The power to undertake these tasks on behalf of the Community should be delegated to the Commission.
(5) The Agreement should be approved,