The French Republic notes that the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the Republic of Belarus does not apply to the overseas countries and terntories associated with the European Community pursuant to the Treaty establishing the European Community.
Exchange of letters between the community and the republic of belarus in relation to the establishment of companies
A. Letter from the Republic of Belarus
Dear Sir,
I refer to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement initialled on .......... 1994.
As T underlined during the negotiations, the Republic of Belarus grants to Community companies establishing and operating in the Republic of Belanus in certain respects a privileged treatment. I explained that this reflects the Belarusian policy to promote by all means the establishment of Community companies in the Republic of Belarus.
With this in mind, it is my understanding that during the pefiod between the date of initialling of this Agreement and the entry into force of the relevant articles on establishment of companies, the Republic of Belarus shall not adopt measures or regulations which would introduce or worsen discrimination of
Community companies vis-a-vis Belarusian companies or companies from any third country as compared to the situation existing on the date of initialling of this agreement.
I would be obliged if you could acknowledge receipt of this letter. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the Government of the Republic of Belarus
B. Letter from the Community
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:
"I refer to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement initialled on ........ 1994, As I underlined during the negotiations, the Republic of Belarus grants to Community companies establishing and operating in the Republic of Belarus in certain respects a privileged treatment. I explained that this reflects the Belarusian policy to promote by all means the establishment of | Community companies in the Republic of Belarus. With this in mind, it is my understanding that during the period between the date of initialling of this agreement and the entry into force of the relevant articles on establishment of companies, the Repub of Belarus shall not adopt measures or regulations which would introduce or worsen discrimination - Community companies vis-a-vis Belarusian companies or companies from any third country as compared to the situation existing on the date of initialling of this agreement.
I would be obliged if you could acknowledge receipt of this letter." I can acknowledge receipt.of this letter.
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
On behalf of the European Communities
Exchange of letters on the consequences of enlargement
A. Letter from the Communities
Dear Sir,
I refer to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed today and confirm that if any amendment to this Agreement might become necessary as a result of an enlargement of the Community, this would become the subject of consultations between the Parties pursuant to Article 82 and in this context account would be taken, to the extent possible, of the character of bilateral trade and economic relations between the Republic of Belarus and acceding States.
I would be obliged if you could confirm the agreement of the Republic of Belarus to the content of this letter.
B. Letter from the Republic of Belarus
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:
"I refer to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed today and confirm that if any amendment to this Agreement might become necessary as a result of an enlargement of the Community, this would become the subject of consultations between the Parties pursuant to Article 82 and in this context account would be taken, to the extent possible, of the character of bilateral trade and economic relations between the Republic of Belarus and acceding States.
I would be obliged if you could confirm the agreement of the Republic of Belarus to the content of this letter."
I can acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm the agreement of the Republic of Belarus to its content. -
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
On behalf of the Republic of Belarus