Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision
of 18 September 1989
accepting on behalf of the Community the resolution of the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe concerning technical assistance measures for the implementation of the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods
(89/526/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular to Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,
Whereas the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods was approved by the Community by means of Regulation (EEC) No 1262/84f1 and entered into force on 12 September 1987;
Whereas the aim of the resolution of the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe concerning technical assistance measures for the implementation of the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods is the facilitation of international trade by furnishing to developing countries, upon their request and upon mutually agreed conditions, any technical assistance deemed necessary for the implementation of the said Convention;
Whereas the Community is interested in facilitating international trade through the harmonization of frontier controls of goods;
Whereas the resolution in question may be accepted by the Community with immediate effect,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: