Exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Slovak Republic concerning certain arrangements for live bovine animals

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the discussions concerning trade arrangements for certain agricultural products between the Community and the Slovak Republic which have taken place in the framework of the negotiations of an Association Agreement.

I hereby confirm that the Community will take the necessary measures to ensure that the Slovak Republic will get full access to the import regime for live bovine animals in the framework of Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the same conditions as Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic from the entry into force of this Agreement.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that the Government of the Slovak Republic is in agreement with the contents of this letter.

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

On behalf of the Council of the European Communities

B. Letter from the Slovak Republic

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 concerning trade arrangements for certain agricultural products between the Community and the Slovak Republic which have taken place in the framework of the negotiations of an Association Agreement.

I hereby confirm that the Community will take the necessary measures to ensure that the Slovak Republic will get full access to the import regime for live bovine animals in the framework of Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the same conditions as Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic from the entry into force of this Agreement.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that the Government of the Slovak Republic is in agreement with the contents of this letter.`

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

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

For the Government of the Slovak Republic