# Council Decision of 27 March 1995 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Partnership and Development (95/129/EC), Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Council Decision
of 27 March 1995
concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Partnership and Development
(95/129/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 130y, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) and the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,
Whereas, under Article 130u of the Treaty, Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation should foster the sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries, their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy and the campaign against poverty in those countries;
Whereas the Community should approve, for the attainment of its aims in the sphere of external relations, the Agreement referred to in this Decision,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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