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EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

extending an Arrangement relating to point 2 of the exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the People's Republic of Hungary on trade in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector

Letter No 1

Sir,

With reference to the exchange of letters between the People's Republic of Hungary and the European Economic Community on trade in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector, signed on 12 May 1981, and to the discussions which have taken place between the two Parties in accordance with point 13 thereof, I have the honour to inform you that for the duration of that Agreement the Government of the People's Republic of Hungary will continue to ensure that the marketing of Hungarian products within the Community will be conducted in such a manner as to avoid any change in the trends of traditional trade flows to the particular market areas considered as sensitive.

In particular, the competent authorities of the People's Republic of Hungary will ensure that exports to France and Ireland will be limited to the following quantities:

- France: 975 tonnes, carcase weight equivalent,

- Ireland: nil.

I should be obliged if you would kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

For the Government of

the People's Republic of Hungary

Letter No 2

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

'With reference to the exchange of letters between the People's Republic of Hungary and the European Economic Community on trade in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector, signed on 12 May 1981, and to the discussions which have taken place between the two Parties in accordance with point 13 thereof, I have the honour to inform you that for the duration of that Agreement the Government of the People's Republic of Hungary will continue to ensure that the marketing of Hungarian products within the Community will be conducted in such a manner as to avoid any change in the trends of traditional trade flows to the particular market areas considered as sensitive.

In particular, the competent authorities of the People's Republic of Hungary will ensure that exports to France and Ireland will be limited to the following quantities:

- France: 975 tonnes, carcase weight equivalent,

- Ireland: nil.

I should be obliged if you would kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.'

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of

the Council of the European Communities