Modalities for implementation
Article 45
1. The Parties shall take any general or specific measures required to fulfil their obligations under this Agreement and shall ensure that they comply with the objectives laid down in this Agreement. 2. Implementation is covered by consensus and dialogue. If, however, there is divergence of views in the application or interpretation of this Agreement, either Party shall refer to the Joint Committee. 3. If either Party considers that the other Party has failed to fulfil its obligations under this Agreement, it may take appropriate measures in accordance with international law. Before doing so, except in cases of special urgency, the Party shall present all the information required to the Joint Committee for a thorough examination of the situation. The Parties shall hold consultations within the Joint Committee and, if both Parties agree, these consultations may be facilitated by a mediator appointed by the Joint Committee. 4. In cases of special urgency, the measure shall be notified immediately to the other Party. At the request of the other Party, consultations shall be held for a period of up to twenty (20) days. After this period, the measure shall apply. In this case, the other Party may request arbitration according to Article 46 with a view to examining any aspect of, or the basis for, the measure.