Article 1 
The framework Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 37 of the Agreement.
Article 3 
The Commission of the European Communities, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee set up by Article 33 of the Agreement.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities . Done at Luxembourg, 22 February 1999. For the Council The President H.-F. von PLOETZ Done at Luxembourg, 22 February 1999. For the Council The President H.-F. von PLOETZ For the Council The President H.-F. von PLOETZ