EXCHANGE OF LETTERS between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus as regards imports into the Community of new potatoes originating in Cyprus

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

1. Under the terms of Article 18 (1) of the protocol laying down the conditions and procedures for the implementation of the second stage of the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus and adapting certain provisions of the Agreement, a concession is provided for new potatoes falling within subheading 07.01 A II b) of the Common Customs Tariff.

2. In the context of this concession Cyprus undertakes to ensure that, in future, its exports of this product to the Community will be principally channelled towards its main traditional markets.

3. In order to put this concession into operation, I would be pleased if you could confirm the acceptance by the Government of Cyprus of the condition mentioned in paragraph 2 of this letter.

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

On behalf of the

Council of the European Communities

B. Letter from the Republic of Cyprus

Sir,

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

'1. Under the terms of Article 18 (1) of the Protocol laying down the conditions and procedures for the implementation of the second stage of the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus and adapting certain provisions of the Agreement, a concession is provided for new potatoes falling within subheading 07.01 A II b) of the Common Customs Tariff.

'2. In the context of this concession Cyprus undertakes to ensure that, in future, its exports of this product to the Community will be principally channelled towards its main traditional markets.

'3. In order to put this concession into operation, I would be pleased if you could confirm the acceptance by the Government of Cyprus of the condition mentioned in paragraph 2 of this letter.'

I have the honour to confirm the acceptance by the Government of Cyprus of the condition mentioned in paragraph 2 of your letter.

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

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus