AGREEMENT

in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and Bulgaria concerning certain arrangements for live bovine animals

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the discussions held in the context of the Europe Agreement negotiations between the Community and Bulgaria concerning the trade arrangements applicable to certain agricultural products.

I hereby confirm that the Community will take the necessary measures to allow Bulgaria full access to the import arrangements for live bovine animals as established by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68, under the same conditions as Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia, upon the entry into force of this Agreement.

Should forecasts reveal that imports into the Community might exceed 425 000 head of cattle, thereby presenting a risk of serious disturbances on the Community beef and veal market, the Community reserves the right to adopt the appropriate management measures referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1157/92 and in the Europe Agreements with Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia without prejudice to any other rights conferred upon it by the Agreement. In this context, imports of live bovine animals not covered by the estimates referred to in Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 or by the Europe Agreements must be limited to calves not exceeding a live weight by 80 kilograms.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Community

B. Letter from Bulgaria

Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

'I have the honour to refer to the discussions held in the context of the Europe Agreement negotiations between the Community and Bulgaria concerning the trade arrangements applicable to certain agricultural products.

I hereby confirm that the Community will take the necessary measures to allow Bulgaria full access to the import arrangements for live bovine animals as established by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68, under the same conditions as Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia, upon the entry into force of this Agreement.

Should forecasts reveal that imports into the Community might exceed 425 000 head of cattle, thereby presenting a risk of serious disturbances on the Community beef and veal market, the Community reserves the right to adopt the appropriate management measures referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1157/92 and in the Europe Agreements with Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia without prejudice to any other rights conferred upon it by the Agreement. In this context, imports of live bovine animals not covered by the estimates referred to in Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 or by the Europe Agreement must be limited to calves not exceeding a live weight by 80 kilograms.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the above.'

I have the honour to confirm that the Government of Bulgaria is in agreement with the contents of your letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government of Bulgaria