Article 1 
The Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on trade in textile products shall be approved on behalf of the Community. In accordance with Article 6(1) of the Agreement, the Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis as from the date of its signature by both Parties. The text of this Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. The Commission shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 6(1) of the Agreement. Done at Brussels, 20 July 1998. For the Council The President W. MOLTERER Done at Brussels, 20 July 1998. For the Council The President W. MOLTERER For the Council The President W. MOLTERER