This compilation presents the official texts of the ACP-EC Conventions of Lomé, covering the period from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998. It serves as a primary source document for understanding the legal and political framework governing the relationship between the African, Caribbean, and Pacific states and the European Community during that specific timeframe. The documents detail agreements on trade, development cooperation, and political dialogue.

This compilation is a formal legal and political document, intended for use by policymakers, legal scholars, and international relations specialists. Its value lies in its direct presentation of the official agreements and conventions that structured the relationship between the ACP and EC nations during the specified period. The reception of such a text is typically measured by its utility as an authoritative reference for understanding international agreements and their implementation.