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ARTICLE 16

ENTRY INTO FORCE AND TERMINATION

1. The Contracting Parties shall notify each other through diplomatic channels of the

completion of the internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of this

Agreement. It shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date of the latter of these notifications.

2. This Agreement may be terminated by either Contracting Party at any time, provided that

at least six months’ prior written notice of termination has been given through diplomatic channels. Ongoing proceedings shall nonetheless be completed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

3. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement.