# Council Decision of 16 September 1996 concerning the conclusion of the results of negotiations with certain third countries under GATT Article XXIV:6 and other related matters (Argentina) (96/611 /EC), Introduction: Introductory text

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

Council Decision
of 16 September 1996
concerning the conclusion of the results of negotiations with certain third countries under GATT Article XXIV:6 and other related matters (Argentina)
(96/611 /EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113, in conjunction with Article 228 (2), first sentence thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the Community has entered into negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Article XXIV:6; whereas these negotiations have resulted in an Agreement with Argentina;
Whereas the phasing in of the duty reductions provided for in the Agreement should be specified;
Whereas the Community has entered into discussions with Argentina relating to the Community's import regime for cereals; whereas the result of these discussions are contained in an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters;
Whereas it is in the interest of the Community to approve these Agreements,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

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