COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 September 1986

on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning agriculture and fisheries

(86/559/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,

Whereas it is necessary to approve the Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning agriculture and fisheries, to take account of the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreements in the form of Exchanges of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Swiss

Confederation concerning agriculture and fisheries are hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The texts of the Exchanges of Letters are attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreements for the purpose of binding the Community.

Done at Brussels, 15 September 1986.

For the Council

The President

G. HOWE