Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision
of 30 October 1995
concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil
(95/445/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 Article 228 (3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commissionf1,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliamentf2,
Whereas, pursuant to 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 Framework Agreement for trade and economic cooperation with the Federative Republic of Brazil,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: