97/831/EC: Council Decision of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

COUNCIL DECISION of 27 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (97/831/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235, in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 228 (2) and the second subparagraph of Article 228 (3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, signed by way of Exchange of Letters on 29 April 1997, should be approved;
Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for action by the Community in certain areas covered by the Agreement, powers other than those of Article 235 of the Treaty,