Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt modifying the arrangements for imports into the Community of rice originating in and coming from Egypt 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 is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community ( 2 ) .
Article 3 
The provisions implementing the Agreement, including any surveillance measures, shall be adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 27 of Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76 ( 3 ) . Where the application of the Agreement calls for close cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Commission may take all necessary measures to ensure such cooperation. Done at Luxembourg, 28 October 1996. For the Council The President D. SPRING Done at Luxembourg, 28 October 1996. For the Council The President D. SPRING For the Council The President D. SPRING