Introductory text

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 proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the Agreement establishing the Common Fund for Commodities relates to matters within the jurisdiction of the Member States and to matters covered by the common commercial policy;

Whereas the Agreement has been signed by the Community and its Member States;

Whereas the Member States have already completed the ratification, acceptance or approval procedures provided for in Article 54 of the Agreement;

Whereas it is important, therefore, that the Community also approve the Agreement deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: