Article 1 
The signing of the interim agreement with a view to an Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the SADC EPA States is hereby approved on behalf of the Community, subject to the Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the said interim agreement with a view to an EPA. The text of the interim agreement with a view to an EPA is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The position to be taken by the Community within the Joint SADC EPA States-EC Council and the SADC EPA States-EC Trade and Development Committee shall be determined by the Council on the basis of a proposal by the Commission in accordance with the corresponding provisions of the Treaty.
Article 3 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the interim agreement with a view to an EPA on behalf of the European Community subject to its conclusion.
Article 4 
As concerns elements falling within the competence of the Community, the interim agreement with a view to an EPA shall be applied on a provisional basis as provided for in Article 105(4) thereof, pending completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion. The Commission will publish a notice providing information on the date of provisional application.