Council Decision 2010/53/CFSP of 30 November 2009 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between Australia and the European Union on the security of classified information

30.1.2010 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 26/30
COUNCIL DECISION 2010/53/CFSP
of 30 November 2009
concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between Australia and the European Union on the security of classified information
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,
Whereas:
(1) At its meeting on 9 March 2009, the Council decided to authorise the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative (the SG/HR) and fully associating the Commission, to open negotiations in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union with Australia in order to conclude a security of information Agreement.
(2) Following that authorisation to open negotiations, the Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR, negotiated an Agreement with Australia on the security of classified information.
(3) The Agreement should be approved,