AGREEMENT in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the extension of the agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines

A. Letter from the Community

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria under paragraph 11 of the agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines signed on 23 December 1988.

I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following results:

1. From 1 July 1992, the agreement shall be extended for a further quota period of one year from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993.

2. During the first half of 1993, consultations will be held, if necessary, to decide on a possible extension of this agreement.

I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement with the contents of this letter.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

On behalf of

the Council of the European Communities

B. Letter from Austria

Sir,

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

'I have the honour to refer to the consultations held between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria under paragraph 11 of the agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines signed on 23 December 1988.

I hereby confirm that these consultations have led to the following results:

1. From 1 July 1992, the agreement shall be extended for a further quota period of one year from 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993.

2. During the first half of 1993, consultations will be held, if necessary, to decide on a possible extension of this agreement.

I should be obliged if you would confirm your Government's agreement with the contents of this letter.'

I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

For the Government of the Republic of Austria (1) Information on the date of entry into force of the agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the extension of the agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines

The agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the extension of the agreement on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain quality wines was signed on 2 June 1992. As the Republic of Austria signed subject to ratification, information on the date of entry into force of the agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities in due course.

(1) See page 25 of this Official Journal.