Inspired by the will to extend and strengthen the trade relations with the developing independent Commonwealth countries in Asia (Ceylon, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Singapore), the European Economic Community is ready, from the date of accession, to examine with these countries such problems as may arise in the field of trade with a view to seeking appropriate solutions, taking into account the effect of the generalized tariff preference scheme and the situation of the other developing countries in the same geographical area.
Faoi spreagadh tola chun leathnú agus neartú a dhéanamh ar an gcaidreamh trádála le tíortha neamhspleácha an Chomhlathais a bhfuil forás fúthu san Aise (an tSiolóin, an India, an Mhalaeisia, an Phacastáin agus Singeapór), tá an Comhphobal sásta, amhail ó dháta an aontachais, dui i bpáirt leis na tíortha sin ag scrúdú fadhbanna a d'éireodh i réim na trádála d'fhonn réiteach iomchuí a lorg. a chuirfeadh san áireamh réimse na scéime fabhar taraife ginearálta agus staid na dtíortha sa limistéar geografach céanna a bhfuil forás fúthu.