1. This Agreement is subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval in accordance with the requirements foreseen by the relevant legislation of the Parties. The formal notice of ratification, acceptance, or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary.

2. This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day upon the deposition of the third formal notice of ratification, acceptance, or approval for those Parties that have deposited their formal notice of ratification, acceptance, or approval.

3. For each Party depositing its formal notice of ratification, acceptance, or approval after the date of the deposit of the third formal notice of ratification, acceptance or approval, this Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the day on which that Party deposits its formal notice of ratification, acceptance, or approval.

4. North Macedonia shall act as Depositary and shall notify all Parties of any notification received in accordance with this Article and any other act or notification relating to this Agreement.