the Republic of Colombia to the European Communites presents its compliments to the Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities and has the honour to refer to the Director General's Note of . . . regarding the Agreement on textile products between the Republic of Colombia and the Community applied since 1 January 1987, as extended by the exchange of letters initialled on 27 September 1991 and as further extended by the exchange of letters initialled on 2 December 1992. The Mission of the Republic of Colombia 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 extended Agreement, the Government of the Republic of Colombia is prepared to allow the provisions of the extended Agreement 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 extended Agreement provided that 120 days' notice is given. The Mission of the Republic of Colombia to the European Communities avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Directorate-General for External Relations the assurance of its highest consideration.