74/393/EEC: Council Decision of 22 July 1974 establishing a consultation procedure for cooperation agreements between Member States and third countries

COUNCIL DECISION  of 22 July 1974  establishing a consultation procedure for cooperation agreements between Member States and third countries  (74/393/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1);
Whereas it should be ensured that "cooperation" agreements between Member States and third countries and any commitments and measures planned in the framework of such agreements are in accordance with the common policies, and with the common commercial policy in particular;
Whereas it is desirable to facilitate the exchange of information and views in the field of cooperation in order to identify problems of common interest and, in view of these, where appropriate to encourage coordination of the activities of Member States with regard to the third countries concerned;
Whereas the negotiation and implementation of such agreements should therefore be subject to a prior consultation procedure,