(Consent)

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to the draft Council decision (08741/2012),

–  having regard to the draft Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs (08742/2012),

–  having regard to the request for consent submitted by the Council in accordance with Article 207(4), first subparagraph, Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v) and Article 218(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (C7-0173/2012),

–  having regard to Rules 81 and 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

–  having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A7-0272/2012),

1.  Consents to conclusion of the Agreement;

2.  Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the Republic of Moldova.