AGREEMENT

in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Community and Bulgaria concerning certain provisions applying to pigs and poultry

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 notify the Bulgarian authorities before applying additional levies in the pig and poultry sectors to products listed in Annexes XIa and XIIIa to the Europe Agreement and originating in Bulgaria. The Parties will consult within five working days with a view to exchanging any information that might help the Community reach a decision on the need for such measures.

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 notify the Bulgarian authorities before applying additional levies in the pig and poultry sectors to products listed in Annexes XIa and XIIIa to the Europe Agreement and originating in Bulgaria. The Parties will consult within five working days with a view to exchanging any information that might help the Community reach a decision on the need for such measures.

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