3E Agricultural Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Croatia

21 June 2001

Sir,

I have the honour to confirm on behalf of the Government of Norway, that as a result of the negotiations which have taken place in the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and the Republic of Croatia (hereinafter called Croatia), signed on 21 June 2001 in Vaduz, and especially in implementing Article 2 of that Agreement, the following Protocol concerning trade in agricultural products is concluded:

Norway shall grant tariff concessions to agricultural products originating in Croatia as specified in Annex 1 to this Protocol.

Croatia shall grant tariff concessions to agricultural products originating in Norway as specified in Annex 2 to this Protocol.

The rules of origin for the purpose of implementing this Protocol are set out in Annex 3 to this Protocol.

Annex 1, 2 and 3 shall constitute an integral part of this Protocol.

The Parties to this Protocol declare their readiness to foster, on a reciprocal basis, the harmonious development of trade in agricultural products within the framework of their respective agricultural policies and international obligations. The Parties will periodically review the development of their trade in agricultural products. Furthermore, should any difficulty emerge concerning their trade in agricultural products, the Parties shall hold consultations without delay and endeavour to find an appropriate solution.

If the Government of Croatia agrees to the above, this Letter and your Letter in reply shall constitute an agreement that this Protocol shall be applied from the date of entry into force of the said Free Trade Agreement.

This Protocol shall remain in force as long as the Parties to it remain parties to the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and Croatia.

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

Norway

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows: «I have the honour to confirm on behalf of the Government of Norway, that as a result of the negotiations which have taken place in the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and the Republic of Croatia (hereinafter called Croatia), signed on 21 June 2001 in Vaduz, and especially in implementing Article 2 of that Agreement, the following Protocol concerning trade in agricultural products is concluded:

Norway shall grant tariff concessions to agricultural products originating in Croatia as specified in Annex 1 to this Protocol.

Croatia shall grant tariff concessions to agricultural products originating in Norway as specified in Annex 2 to this Protocol.

The rules of origin for the purpose of implementing this Protocol are set out in Annex 3 to this Protocol.

Annex 1, 2 and 3 shall constitute an integral part of this Protocol.

The Parties to this Protocol declare their readiness to foster, on a reciprocal basis, the harmonious development of trade in agricultural products within the framework of their respective agricultural policies and international obligations. The Parties will periodically review the development of their trade in agricultural products. Furthermore, should any difficulty emerge concerning their trade in agricultural products, the Parties shall hold consultations without delay and endeavour to find an appropriate solution.»

I have the honour to confirm that the Government of Croatia agrees to the proposals contained in your Letter. Therefore, your Letter and this Letter in reply thereto shall constitute a Protocol which shall be applied from the date of entry into force of the said Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and Croatia.

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

Croatia