EUR-Lex - 31987D0280 - EN

EUR-Lex - 31987D0280 - EN Avis juridique important | 87/280/EEC: Council Decision of 21 May 1987 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Economic Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East Official Journal L 136 , 26/05/1987 P. 0043

COUNCIL DECISION of 21 May 1987 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Economic Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East (87/280/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Whereas the Community wishes to continue its programme of aid to Palestine refugees in the Near East; Whereas the Convention concluded with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East, approved on 28 June 1984 (3), expired on 31 December 1986; Whereas the new Convention should be concluded with UNRWA so that the Community's aid can continue to be provided as part of a comprehensive operation offering a measure of continuity; Whereas the Treaty has not provided the necessary powers, other than those of Article 235, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 3 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Convention in order to bind the Community. Done at Brussels, 21 May 1987. For the Council The President E. KNOOPS (1) OJ No C 35, 13. 2. 1987, p. 8. (2) Opinion delivered on 15 May 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ No L 188, 16. 7. 1984, p. 18. (4) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1986, p. 1.