Council Decision 2004/843/CFSP of 26 July 2004 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on security procedures for the exchange of classified information

9.12.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 362/28
COUNCIL DECISION 2004/843/CFSP
of 26 July 2004
concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on security procedures for the exchange of classified information
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 24 and 38 thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,
Whereas:
(1) At its meeting on 27 and 28 November 2003, the Council decided to authorise the Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR, to open negotiations in accordance with Articles 24 and 38 of the Treaty on European Union with certain third States, in order for the European Union to conclude with each of them an Agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information.
(2) Following this authorisation to open negotiations, the Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR, negotiated an Agreement with the Kingdom of Norway on security procedures for the exchange of classified information.
(3) The Agreement should be approved,