Council Regulation (EEC) No 3130/91 of 21 October 1991 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3877/86 on imports of rice of the long-grain aromatic Basmati variety

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 3130/91  of 21 October 1991  amending Regulation (EEC) No 3877/86 on imports of rice of the long-grain aromatic Basmati variety
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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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 imports of rice of the long-grain aromatic Basmati variety into the Community have proceeded satisfactorily and the annual quantity provided for has been used up;
Whereas exports of Basmati rice play a vital role in the economic development of the region of production of this rice variety;
Whereas, for reasons of trade and cooperation policy with regard to third countries, the reduction in the levy as provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 3877/86 (1) should continue without any change in the quantity concerned;
Whereas the Agreement for commercial, economic and development cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (2) was concluded for a period of five years expiring on 22 April 1991, though the Agreement is  automatically renewed from year to year unless it is denounced by either party six months before expiry;
Whereas, in order to prevent annual extensions of the concession from creating a climate of uncertainty, Regulation (EEC) No 3877/86 should be extended for a further five-year period while making provision for an obligation on the Commission to  terminate the application of that Regulation where the abovementioned Agreement lapses before 30 June 1996,