on 10 December 1992.The Mission of the Republic of Hungary wishes to confirm to the Directorate-General that whilst awaiting the completion of the necessary procedures for the conclusion and the coming into force of the Protocol, the Government of the Republic of Hungary is prepared to allow the provisions of the Protocol to apply de facto from 1 January 1993. This is on the understanding that either party may at any time terminate this de facto application of the Protocol provided that 120 day's notice is given.The Mission of the Republic of Hungary to the European Communities avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Directorate-General for External Relations the assurance of its highest consideration.