COUNCIL DECISION

of 7 October 1991

concerning the conclusion of the Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the United Mexican States

(91/627/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),

Whereas the Community should approve, for the attainment of its aims in the sphere of external economic relations, the Framework Agreement for cooperation negotiated with the United Mexican States,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Framework Agreement for cooperation between the European Economic Community and the United Mexican States is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The text of the Agreement is annexed to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give, on behalf of the Community, the notification provided for in Article 43 of the Agreement (3).

Article 3

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee set up by Article 39 of the Agreement.

Done at Luxembourg, 7 October 1991.

For the Council

The President

W. KOK

(1) OJ N掳 C 91, 9. 4. 1991, p. 4.

(2) OJ N掳 C 267, 14. 10. 1991.

(3) See page 16 of this Official Journal.