In the spirit of close cooperation, each Party shall consult with one another from time to time, with a view to ensuring the implementation of satisfactory compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Annex thereto, and any Party may at any time request consultations on the implementation, interpretation, application or amendment of this Agreement. No dispute shall be referred to an international body or third party for settlement.

Such consultations, which may transpire through discussion or correspondence, shall begin within a period of sixty (60) days from the date of the receipt of such a request, unless otherwise agreed by Parties.