In accordance with Article 32 of Decree 801/1972 of 24 March on the management of the activity of the State Administration in the field of International Treaties,

This Technical General Secretariat has provided the publication, for general knowledge, of the communications concerning International Treaties in which Spain is a party, received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 31 December to 31 December. of August 1997 and 31 December 1997.

A. POLITICIANS AND DIPLOMATS

A. A. POLICE.

A. B. HUMAN RIGHTS.

Convention for the Prevention and Sanction of the Crime of Genocide. New York, 9 December 1948. "Official State Gazette" of 8 February 1969.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The [cited Convention], which the Government of the People's Republic of China ratified on 14 April 1983, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement: the reservation to Article IX of the said Convention by the Government of the People's Republic of China will also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Kong.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention] to Hong Kong. '

European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Rome, 4 November 1950. 'Official Journal of the State' of 10 October 1979. Austria. 25 August 1997. Declaration renewing the declaration made on 31 July 1994 in accordance with Articles 25 and 46 of this Convention, from 3 September 1997 to the date of entry into force of Protocol No 11 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Liechtenstein. August 27, 1997. Renewal for a period of three years from 8 September 1997 of the declaration relating to Articles 25 and 46 of this Convention on the competence of the European Commission on Human Rights and the Compulsory Jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights.

Greece. 18 October 1997. Renewal for a period of three years from 20 November 1997 of the declaration relating to Articles 25 and 46 of this Convention on the competence of the European Commission on Human Rights and the Compulsory Jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. Albania. 10 March 1997. Verbal note from the Government of Albania, which communicates the repeal of Article 15 of this Convention, as a result of the declaration of a state of emergency in Albania.

" To The Excmo. Mr. Daniel Tarchys. Secretary-General of the Council of Europe. Strasbourg.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania pays its respects to the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe and, in conjunction with Article 15.3 of the United Nations Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and the Fundamental freedoms '', has the honour of communicating the following:

I. In accordance with Article 16 of Law No 7491 of 29 April 1991 on the main constitutional provisions ', the People's Assembly of the Republic of Albania, on a proposal from the Government, took the decision to declare the public emergency. This situation shall be general in nature and shall comprise the whole territory of the Republic of Albania. It began on 2 March 1997, at 5.35 p.m. and will continue until the constitutional order and public order have been fully restored.

II. The imposition of the state of public emergency is a consequence of the extraordinary situation experienced in recent days in Albania. Using the protests and the discontent of citizens who lost their money with the bankruptcy of the pyramid financing plans, certain forces organized terrorist groups to carry out violent actions. Instead of peaceful meetings, these groups violated the law, the constitutional order, and attacked the lives of the citizens, against the institutions and against the territorial integrity of the country, creating the necessary conditions for the to Albania in a civil war. In the face of these attacks of extreme violence, the police forces maintained self-control, adopting only defensive positions, and did not use firearms, which prevented a conflict of unforeseeable consequences. A few days later, the situation was very complicated, and it was extremely serious at the time when the possible imposition of the state of emergency was under discussion.

Although the government made a proposal, the People's Assembly after a broad public debate, in which the President of the Republic intervened, refused to proclaim the state of public emergency and ordered the temporary deployment. army troops in support of the police forces. More in favour of dialogue and waiting for the response of the proposals, the Government resigned.

On March 1, 1997, an armed communist rebellion broke out in Vlora and in the adjacent regions, organized by the former Albanian Communists and the former Albanian secret police, in collaboration with secret services. foreigners. Terrorist groups attacked the southern cities to seize power by force of arms. The target of their attacks were innocent people, town halls and police stations, they broke into the prisons and handed weapons to criminals and common killers, billions of leks, citizens ' homes and the banks were stolen from the banks. They were attacked with the clear objective of terrorizing the population, paralyzing it and becoming empowered by force.

III. The process of declaring a state of public emergency was developed in full compliance with the Albanian constitutional law, while at the same time applying internationally recognized principles.

The state of public emergency was imposed only in the last instance, when all other possible means to restore the previous normal situation were considered exhausted. As set out in Article 1 of Law No. 8194, dated March 2, 1997, elativa a state of public emergency in the event of a serious alteration of the constitutional and public order '', orresponds to declare a state of public emergency in cases a serious alteration of constitutional and public order, when attempts are made in the Republic of Albania or in some of its parts to violently overthrow the constitutional order, or the activity of the institutions is violently interrupted. state, when the army and ammunition depots of the armed forces are attacked, (a) factories producing them and state institutions in the capital and districts, as well as when, due to the commission of crimes against public order and security, serious violations of economic and social life occur. individual freedoms ''. The specific procedure for the imposition of such a state of emergency was based on Article 16 of Law No 7491 of 29 April 1991 on the main constitutional provisions, and in Law No 8194 of 2 March 1991 on the March 1997, which respectively set out the following: the main powers of the People's Assembly are the following ... to impose ... the state of public emergency ... (Article 16.4), as well as the state of public emergency shall be proclaimed by a decision of the People's Assembly ... ' (Article 2). The People's Assembly, in ordinary and plenary convocation, adopted this decision. In this case, no legislative changes were introduced, much less constitutional, but only a law was passed in application of our constitutional norms on human rights and fundamental freedoms. valued by experts inside and outside our country.

IV. In accordance with Law No 8194, dated 2 March 1997, the State of Public Emergency in the event of a serious alteration of the constitutional and public order '', when a state of public emergency is declared a regime must be established of special measures. The Defense Council assumes all state activity to address the state of public emergency. Once that state of emergency was declared, the Republic of Albania took several measures which repealed some of its own obligations under international law. These exceptions are strictly limited to the extent required by the seriousness of the situation, and therefore are not incompatible with our constitutional law elating the main constitutional provisions '' or international treaties in the Those of the Albanian State, including the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. These measures have been adopted only for a limited period of time. They consist of the restriction of certain human rights and fundamental freedoms of citizens. In this respect, Article 41 of Law No 7692 of 31 March 1993 on human rights and fundamental freedoms provides that the exercise of certain rights may be temporarily restricted by law in the situations of national emergency or war, with the exception of the rights set out in Articles 1 (right to life) ..., 3 (abolition of torture), 6 (right not to be found guilty), 19 (freedom of conscience and religion), 25 (equality before the law), 39 (judicial protection of rights) and 40 (guarantee of a fair trial) ''.

According to Law No. 8194, dated March 2, 1997, the State of Public Emergency in the event of a serious alteration of the constitutional and public order, as well as to the elativa law to certain measures in the event of a state '', the specific restrictions on human rights and fundamental freedoms and the exceptions to the application of our international legal obligations are as follows:

1. All armed rebels must surrender their weapons, ammunition and explosives before 14.00 on March 3, 1997. From that moment on, it may be fired without warning against the armed rebels on the battlefield (article 1).

2. All meetings in public places are prohibited (Article 6).

3. All activities of a political, sporting, cultural or trade union nature (Article 6) are prohibited.

4. Freedom of movement is suspended for certain hours of the day (between 8 and 7 p.m.) (Article 7).

5. In order to disperse illegal gatherings in public places, when it cannot be done by other means, police units will be able to use tear gas and firearms to the extent necessary to fulfil their duty under the law. to the law (Article 6).

6. Freedom of the press and information is limited. The publication and dissemination in the press and media of incendiary information that incite violence against national security, constitutional law, public security and the lives of citizens are prohibited. The daily press and the media are obliged to publish the full text of the official reports that are directly related to the state of emergency. The information bodies, before the sale of the materials to be published in each newspaper edition, are required to obtain an authorization from the local personnel responsible for the compliance with the state of emergency, authorized to prohibit any publication that infringes this rule (Article 4).

The imposition of restrictions on the exercise of freedom of expression and information was due to the fact that, in addition to the declaration of the state of public emergency, the local press and the foreign press played a role. important in the provocation of the riots. The media and the mass media, based on unverified sources of Albanian journalists, published false information and psychologically incited groups of citizens to undertake destabilizing actions. In this situation, the Albanian authorities, in order to take measures to prevent the worsening of the disturbances and to calm the situation, decided to impose some specific restriction on the press.

As to its content, we must stress that in this case we are not facing an alleged ban on the freedom of the press. On the contrary, even in cases where other freedoms have been banned or suspended (such as the meeting), the information bodies and mass media can generally be published under normal conditions, subject to the conditions laid down in the law. only to certain procedures, rules or partial restrictions, as has already been stated. Foreign journalists enjoy freedom of movement throughout the country. The foreign press is not subject to the restrictions mentioned above.

In relation to the imposition of these restrictions, their content and scope, all provisions of the Albanian Constitutional Law on human rights and fundamental freedoms have been strictly applied, which in its second article states that freedom of expression may or may not be infringed. Any prior censorship shall be prohibited, no law restricting freedom of expression, the press or any other means of mass communication shall be prohibited except in cases where the protection of the interests of the public is affected. children or the lives of citizens. Everyone has the right to freely express their opinions in writing, in writing or by any other means of dissemination. The right to information cannot be denied to anyone. The exercise of these freedoms and rights cannot be limited, except in cases prescribed by law, which constitute necessary means in a democratic society to protect the interests of national security, territorial integrity, security and public order, or for the prevention of crimes, the protection of health or morals, the reputation or rights of third parties, to prevent the disclosure of information received on a confidential basis or to maintain the authority or impartiality of the Courts of Justice. In support of the content of our legislation, we can mention in this respect the content of Article 10 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, which Albania ratified in August 1996.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requests the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe to accept as a formal document this explanatory note on the Albanian situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania shall inform the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe of the evolution of the situation and take the opportunity to reiterate the testimony of its highest consideration. "

Latvia. February 10, 1995. Signature. 27 June 1997. Ratification with the following reservations and declarations:

" In accordance with Article 25 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950, the Republic of Latvia recognises, for a period of three years from the date of deposit of the instruments of ratification, the competence of the European Commission of Human Rights to receive requests addressed to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe by any person, non-governmental organization or group of individuals who are considers a victim of a violation by the Republic of Latvia of the rights contained in the Convention as well as Articles 1 to 4 of Protocol No 4 and Articles 1 to 5 of Protocol No 7.

In accordance with Article 46 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950, the Republic of Latvia recognises, for a period of three years from the date of deposit of the instruments of ratification, and on condition of reciprocity by the High Contracting Parties, as mandatory in full and without special agreement the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights for all matters relating to the interpretation and application of this Convention and Articles 1 to 4 of Protocol No 4; and of Articles 1 to 5 of Protocol No 7. '

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 10 April 1997. Ratification with the following reservations and declarations:

" The Republic of Macedonia hereby declares that during the period from 1 January 1998 to the date of entry into force of Protocol No 11 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental freedoms, which restructures the control mechanism established therein, recognizes the competence of the European Commission on Human Rights, in accordance with Article 25 of the Convention, to receive demands from any natural person, non-governmental organisation or group of individuals deemed to be the victim of a violation of the rights recognised by the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, by Articles 1 to 4 of Protocol No 4 and by Articles 1 to 5 of Protocol No 7, in those cases where the violation of the rights guaranteed in those instruments would have occurred after the entry into force of the instruments by the Republic of Macedonia. "

Additional Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Paris, March 20, 1952. 'Official Journal of the State' of 12 January 1991.

Latvia. March 21, 1997. Signature. 27 June 1997. Ratification with the following reservations:

" In accordance with Article 64 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950, the Republic of Latvia declares that the provisions of Article 1 of the First Protocol shall not be application to property reform laws that regulate restitution or compensation to former owners or their legal successors of nationalized, confiscated, collectivized or otherwise illegally expropriated during the period of Soviet annexation; and the privatization of enterprises collectivized agricultural, collective fisheries and state and local property.

The reserve refers to the Law on Land Reform in the Rural Regions of the Republic of Latvia (published in iotjs [The Bulletin] '' 1990, number 49; 1991, number 41; 1992, number 6/7; 1992, number 11/12; 1993, number 18/19; Vstnesis '[El Heraldo Leton] 1994, number 137), the Law on the privatization of agricultural enterprises and collective fisheries (iotjs' 1991, number 31; 1992, number 40/41; 1993, number 5/6, atvijas Vstnesis ' 1995, number 90; 1996, number 177), Law of land reform in the cities of the Republic of Latvia (iotjs ' 1991, number 49/50; Vstnesis '1994, number 47; 1994, number 145; 1995, number 169; 1997, number 126/127), Law on land privatization in rural areas (iotjs' 1992, number 32; 1993, number 18/19; atvijas Vstnesis ' 1993, number 130; 1994, number 148; 1995, Number 162; 1996, number 111; 1996, number 225), Law on the privatisation of property in agroservices (iotjs '1993, number 14), Law on privatisation certificates (Vstnesis atvijas' 1995, number 52), Law on the privatisation of State goods and local autonomies (atvijas Vstnesis ' 1994, number 27; 1994, number 77; 1996, number 192; 1997, number 16/17/18/19/20/21), Law on the privatization of cooperative apartments (iotjs '1991, number 51; atvijas Vstnesis' 1995, number 135), Law on the privatization of state apartment buildings and local autonomy (atvijas Vstnesis '1995, number 103; 1996, number 149; 1996, number 223), Law on the denationalisation of property in the Republic of Latvia (1991, number 46; atvijas Vstnesis' 1994, number 42; 1994, number 90; 1995, number 137; 1996, number 219/220), Law on the return of buildings to their rightful owners (iotjs ' 1991, Number 46; atvijas Vstnesis ' 1994, number 42; 1996, number 97) and refers to the texts of the same in force at the time of the entry into force of the Law of Ratification. "

Attachment to reservation:

" In addition to the reservation to Article 1 of the First Protocol, formulated in accordance with Article 64 of the Convention, the Republic of Latvia then presents a brief summary of the laws concerned.

The objective of the Law on Land Reform in Rural Regions in the Republic of Latvia is to allocate the land for its paid use to natural and legal persons and to reinstate the citizens of the Republic of Latvia. (a) the rights of ownership of the land under the procedure laid down by law or the ownership of the land without compensation or payment.

The Law on the privatization of agricultural enterprises and collective fisheries regulates the privatization of agricultural enterprises and collective fisheries. The objective of this Law is to mitigate the effects of illicit methods of collectivization by changing the forms of ownership of agricultural enterprises and collective fisheries, as well as to promote the process of privatization of agriculture and the development of private business activity.

The purpose of the Land Reform Law in the cities of the Republic of Latvia, within the gradual process of denationalisation, conversion and privatisation of state assets and the return of illegally expropriated land, it is to restructure the legal, social and economic relations between the owners of urban land and their users in order to promote urbanization, the protection of the soil and its rational use in accordance with the interests of society.

The main objectives of the Land privatization law in rural areas are as follows:

1. Create a foundation and guarantees for agricultural development;

2. Restore land ownership rights to those who owned it on July 21, 1940 or to their heirs; and

3. Hand ownership of the land to citizens of the Republic of Latvia against compensation.

The Law on the privatization of property of agroservices regulates the change of property rights on the goods whose use and disposition corresponds to companies of agroservices. The main objective of this Law is to encourage the development of business activity in this sector through the privatization of goods, as well as to create the necessary conditions for the organization of the system in order to protect the the interests of agricultural producers on the basis of cooperation and competition.

The Law establishes the rights of the State and local autonomy, of agricultural producers and employees of companies, as well as of other natural and legal persons, and the procedure for obtaining or specify the property rights of the goods whose use and disposal is for the business of agroservices.

The purpose of the Law on Privatization Certificates is to create the legal basis for the majority of residents in Latvia to participate in the process of privatization of state-owned property and property. local autonomies, using privatisation certificates as a form of payment.

These certificates are issued on behalf of residents of Latvia according to their years of residence in this country. Additional certificates may be issued to former owners or their heirs as compensation for illegally nationalised immovable property which cannot be returned; to persons who have been victims of political repression and who are recognised as such under the Law of 13 May 1992 of the Republic of Latvia 'on the determination of the status of victim of political repression', in accordance with the time of imprisonment or deportation or at the time of the regularisation.

The Law on the privatization of state property and local autonomy determines the procedure for the privatization of state property and local autonomy, in so far as it is not regulated by other laws, the creation and operational principles of the Latvian Privatizations Agency.

The Law on the privatization of cooperative apartments establishes the legal basis for the privatization of the cooperative housing fund of housing cooperatives in the territory of the Republic of Latvia. The apartments of the large buildings owned by these cooperatives will be considered as the object of privatization.

The Law on the privatization of state apartment buildings and local autonomies establishes the procedure for privatizing state apartment buildings and local autonomies, and their objective is to promote the market. property and encourage the preservation of the apartment buildings, while protecting the interests of the residents.

The law on the denationalization of real estate property defines which properties may be denationalized, determines the conditions and procedure for denationalization, the form of compensation and the social guarantees of the current occupants.

The law on the return of property to its rightful owners guarantees that the buildings that were expropriated between the 1940s and the eighties without compensation will be returned to their legitimate owners or to the legal successors of these.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 14 June 1996. Signature. 10 April 1997. Ratification with the following reservations and declarations:

" In accordance with Article 64 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Republic of Macedonia makes the following reservation in relation to the right guaranteed by the article 2 of the Additional Protocol to the said Convention:

In accordance with Article 45 of the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia, the right of parents to ensure education and teaching in accordance with their religious and philosophical convictions cannot materialize in the Republic of Macedonia through private primary education.

Article 45 of the Constitution reads as follows:

"Citizens have the right to create private schools at all levels of education, except for primary education, under the conditions laid down by law." "

Convention on the Political Rights of Women. New York, March 31, 1953. "Official State Gazette" of 23 April 1974

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

In Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong '', as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China, but applied in Hong Kong, may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Conventions cited], which apply to Hong Kong today, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also declares that the signature and ratification [of the Convention on Women's Political Rights] by the Taiwan authorities on behalf of China, made respectively on 9 July June 1953 and December 21, 1953, are illegal and therefore null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [aforementioned Conventions] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions] to Hong Kong. '

Convention on the Statute of the Patronids. New York, September 28, 1954. "Official State Gazette" of 4 July 1997

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China, but applied in Hong Kong, may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Convention cited], which applies to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

The Government of the People's Republic of China cannot guarantee that in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 25 of the Convention will take effect and can only be committed to the law applicable in that Region shall apply the provisions of paragraph 3 of that Article in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all Parties to the [Convention] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Convention] to Hong Kong. '

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. New York, 7 March 1966. 'Official Journal of the State' of 17 May 1969 and 5 November 1982.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The [International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination], to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded on 29 December 1981, shall apply to the Administrative Region Special Hong Kong with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to Article 22 shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. The Government of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, interprets the requirement of Article 6 to be met in relation to 'repair and satisfaction' if one or other of those forms is available. The term "satisfaction" includes any form of effective redress to end discriminatory conduct.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the said Conventions and Conventions] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. New York, 16 December 1996. 'Official Journal of the State' of 30 April 1977.

Turkmenistan. May 1, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 August 1997.

Greece. May 5, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 5 August 1997.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the pact to Hong Kong. "

Colombia. 21 June 1996. Notification in accordance with Article 4.3 of the Covenant. By Decree of the President number 777, dated 29 April 1996, for which it extends for a period of ninety days from 30 April 1996, the state of internal disturbances (proclaimed by Decree 1900 of 2 November 1995).

By the same notification, pursuant to Article 4.3 of the Covenant, by Decree number 900 of 22 May 1996, the President of the Republic adopts measures to control the activities of criminal organizations and terrorists.

July 31, 1996. Notice in accordance with Article 4.3 of the Covenant, by Decree number 1303 of 25 July 1996 concerning the lifting with effect from 31 July 1996 of the state of internal disturbances (proclaimed by Decree number 1900, 2 of November 1995).

By the same decree, the duration of the measures taken by the Decrees numbers 1901, 2 November 1995; 717 of 18 April 1996, and 900 of 22 May 1996, will be extended for a period of 90 days from the date of July 29, 1996.

Monaco. June 26, 1997. Signature with the following interpretative statements and reservations:

" The Government of Monaco states that it does not interpret the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 2 and Articles 3 and 25 as constituting an impediment to constitutional rules on the transmission of the Crown, which the succession to the Throne takes place within the direct legitimate line of the reigning prince, by birth order, giving priority to the male descendants within the same degree of kinship, or for those relating to the exercise of the functions of regency.

The Government of the Principality declares that the application of the principle expressed in Article 13 will not affect the texts in force on the entry and permanence of foreigners in the Principality or those relating to the expulsion of foreign territory of the territory.

The Government of the Principality interprets that paragraph 5 of Article 14 enshrines a general principle to which the law may introduce limited exceptions. This is particularly true with regard to certain offences which, in the first and final instance, fall within the jurisdiction of the Court of Police, and with regard to criminal offences. In addition, the verdicts may ultimately be brought before the Court of Appeal, which shall decide on its legality.

The Government of the Principality declares that it considers that Article 19 is compatible with the existing system of monopoly and authorisation applicable to radio and television entities.

The Government of the Principality, recalling that the exercise of the rights and freedoms expressed in Articles 21 and 22 has rights and responsibilities, states that it interprets that those articles do not prohibit the application of the requirements and conditions, restrictions or sanctions established by the law and which are necessary in a democratic society for national security, territorial integrity and public security, the prevention of crime, protection of health or morals and the protection of the reputation of others, or in order to prevent the disclosure of confidential information or to ensure the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.

The Government of the Principality makes a reservation concerning Article 25, which shall not prevent the application of Article 25 of the Constitution and Order number 1,370 of 7 May 1935 on public employment.

It is interpreted that Article 26, together with Article 2, paragraph 1 and Article 25, do not exclude the distinction in treatment between the national and foreign nationals permitted under paragraph 2 of Article 1 of the Treaty. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, taking into account the distinctions established in Articles 25 and 32 of the Monegasque Constitution. "

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. New York, 16 December 1996. 'Official Journal of the State' of 30 April 1977.

Turkmenistan. May 1, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 August 1997.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Pact to Hong Kong. "

Monaco. June 26, 1997. Sign with the following interpretative statement and reservations:

" The Government of the Principality declares that it interprets that the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of national origin, as set out in paragraph 2 of Article 2, does not necessarily imply an automatic obligation on the part of the States of guaranteeing foreigners the same rights as their nationals. The Government of the Principality declares that Articles 6, 9, 11 and 13 shall not constitute an impediment to the provisions governing access to work by foreigners or establishing conditions of residence for the granting of certain social benefits.

The Government of the Principality declares that Article 8 (1) (a), (b) and (c), on the exercise of trade union rights, are compatible with the appropriate legal provisions concerning formalities, conditions and procedures to ensure effective trade union representation and to promote harmonious labour relations.

The Government of the Principality declares that, in applying the provisions of Article 8 which refer to the right to strike, it shall take into account the requirements, conditions, limitations and restrictions laid down by law and necessary in a democratic society in order to guarantee the rights and freedoms of others or to protect public order, national security, public health or morals.

Article 8, paragraph 2, shall be construed as applicable to members of the police forces and to the agents of the State, the municipality and the public undertakings. "

Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted in New York by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966. 'Official Journal of the State' of 22 April 1985 and 4 May 1985.

Turkmenistan. May 1, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 August 1997.

Greece. May 5, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 5 August 1997.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. New York, 18 December 1979. Official Gazette of the State of 21 March 1984.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The 1979 Convention, which the People's Republic of China ratified on 4 November 1980, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to paragraph 1 of Article 29 of the Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. The Government of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, understands that the main object of the Convention, in the light of the definition contained in Article 1, is the reduction, in accordance with its (i) terms of discrimination against women, and therefore do not consider that the Convention requires the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to repeal or amend any of its existing laws, regulations, customs or practices; establish for the woman a more favorable treatment than for the man, both temporarily and long period. The commitments entered into by the Government of the People's Republic of China on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region pursuant to Article 4 (1) and the other provisions of the Convention shall be interpreted as compliance with the above.

3. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the right to continue to apply the relevant legislation on immigration that regulates as necessary at any time the entry, stay and departure from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Accordingly, the acceptance of paragraph 4 of Article 15 and the other provisions of the Convention shall be subject to the provisions of that legislation in respect of persons who are not entitled at that time, according to the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, to enter and stay in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

4. The Government of the People's Republic of China understands, in the light of the definition contained in Article 1, that none of its obligations under the Convention shall be considered to be extended to the matters of religious confessions or orders in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

5. The laws applicable in the New Territories of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region which allow male indigenous villagers to exercise certain rights in relation to property and which establish concessions shall continue to apply. in the field of income in respect of land or property owned by indigenous peoples or their legitimate successors per male line.

6. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the right to apply all its legislation and the rules on pension schemes affecting retirement pensions, In the case of a social security scheme, a social security plan is derived from a social security plan or a social security plan.

This reservation will also be applicable to any future legislation modifying or replacing such legislation, or the rules on plans

of pensions, in the intelligence that the conditions of such legislation will be compatible with the obligations of the Government of the People's Republic of China vis-à-vis the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, under the Convention.

The Government of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, reserves the right to apply any non-discriminatory requirements in respect of the period of work required for the application of the provisions of Article 11 (2) of the Convention.

7. The Government of the People's Republic of China understands, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, that the intention of paragraph 3 of Article 15 of the Convention is that only the conditions or conditions of the Convention shall be deemed null and void. elements of the contract or other private instrument which are discriminatory in the sense expressed, but not necessarily the contract or instrument as a whole.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the said Conventions and Conventions] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Germany. May 28, 1997.

Objection from Germany to the statement made

by Pakistan at the time of accession

The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has examined the content of the "general declaration" made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by acceding to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The statement reads as follows: " The accession by (the) Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan's Islamic. "

The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany considers that such a declaration, which seeks to limit the validity of the Convention by making it dependent on compliance with the Pakistani Constitution, may raise doubts as to the Pakistan's commitment to the purpose and purpose of the Convention. This reservation, which refers in general terms to the Constitution, is not permitted under the Convention. All Parties to a treaty have a common interest in that it is respected in their object and purpose, by all Parties. Therefore, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany makes an objection to the abovementioned declaration.

This objection will not be an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Netherlands. 30 May 1997.

Objection of the Netherlands to the statement made by Pakistan at the time of accession

" The Government [of the] Kingdom of the Netherlands has examined the declaration made by the Government of Pakistan at the time of its accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and considers that declaration is a reservation.

The Government [of the] Kingdom of the Netherlands takes note that this declaration amounts to a general reservation in respect of the provisions of the Convention which are considered to be contrary to the Constitution of Pakistan.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is of the opinion that these general reserves, which seek to limit the obligations of the State of the reserve by invoking the Constitution, may raise doubts as to the commitment of Pakistan to the the purpose and purpose of the Convention and recalls that, pursuant to Article 28 (2) of the Convention, the formulation of a reservation incompatible with the purpose and purpose of the Convention shall not be permitted.

States have a common interest in that the treaties in which they have chosen to be parties are respected, in their object and purpose, all parties and that the States are prepared to make the necessary legislative changes to comply with the law. with their obligations under those treaties. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is also of the opinion that general reservations such as that made by the Government of Pakistan, which do not clearly specify the provisions of the Convention to which they relate or the extent to which they are not They shall be applicable, contribute to undermining the basis of international law of the Treaties.

Therefore, the Government of the Netherlands makes an objection to the statement made by the Government of Pakistan to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. This objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Pakistan. '

Austria. June 5, 1997.

Objection by Austria to the statement made by Pakistan at the time of accession

" Austria has examined the content of the general declaration made by Pakistan at the time of accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which reads as follows:

" The accession by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan. "

Austria is of the opinion that a reservation by which a State limits its responsibilities under the Convention in a general and non-specific manner by invoking domestic law raises doubts as to the commitment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with its obligations under the Convention, essential for the fulfilment of its object and purpose.

States have a common interest in that the treaties in which they have chosen to be Parties are respected, in their object and purpose, by all Parties and that States are prepared to make the necessary legislative changes to comply with their obligations under those treaties.

Austria is also of the opinion that a general reservation such as that made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which does not clearly specify the provisions of the Convention to which it refers or the extent to which it is They will not be applicable, it helps to undermine the international law of the treaties.

Given the general nature of this reservation, there can be no further clarification on its eligibility under international law without further clarification.

According to international law, a reservation is inadmissible in so far as its application adversely affects the fulfilment by a State of its obligations under the Convention essential for the fulfilment of its object and end.

Therefore, Austria cannot consider the reservation made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to be admissible unless the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides additional information or the subsequent practice ensures that the reservation is compatible with the essential provisions for the purpose and purpose of the Convention.

This view of Austria will not be an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between Pakistan and Austria. "

Finland. 6 June 1997.

Objection from Finland to the declaration made by Pakistan at the time of accession

" The Government of Finland has examined the general declaration made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the time of its accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against the Woman. The Government of Finland takes note that, according to that general statement, the accession of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to that Convention is subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Pakistan. The Government of Finland considers that this general declaration constitutes a general reserve.

The Government of Finland is of the opinion that this general reservation raises doubts as to the commitment of Pakistan to the object and purpose of the Convention and recalls that, pursuant to Article 28 (2) of the Convention, it will not be permitted a reservation incompatible with the purpose and purpose of the Convention.

States have a common interest in that the treaties in which they have chosen to be Parties are respected, in their object and purpose, by all Parties and that States are prepared to make all necessary legislative changes. to comply with its obligations under the Treaties. The Government of Finland is also of the opinion that general reservations such as that made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which does not clearly specify the provisions of the Convention to which they relate or the scope of the inapplicability of these, contribute to undermining the foundations of international law of the treaties.

The Government of Finland therefore raises an objection to the general reservation made by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which considers inadmissible.

This objection will not be an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between Pakistan and Finland. "

Norway, June 6, 1997.

Objection from Norway to the statement made

by Pakistan at the time of accession

" The Government of Norway has examined the content of the reservation made by the Government of Pakistan at the time of accession to the said Convention, which reads as follows:

"Accession ... is subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan." The Government of Norway considers that the reservation made by the Government of Pakistan, due to its unlimited scope and its indefinite nature, is contrary to the object and purpose of the Convention. Under the law of the generally accepted treaties, a State party cannot invoke the provisions of its domestic law as a justification for the non-compliance with the obligations under the Treaty. For these reasons, the Government of Norway makes an objection to the reservation made by the Government of Pakistan. The Government of Norway does not consider this objection to prevent the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. '

Germany, June 19, 1997.

Objection from Germany to the reservation made by Algeria at the time of accession

" The Government of the Republic of Germany has examined the content of the reservation made by the Government of Algeria at the time of its accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, in that the Government of Algeria has declared its intention to apply Article 2, Article 2 (2), Article 15 (4) and Article 16 of the Convention, provided that they are not in contradiction with the Algerian family law.

The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany considers that such a reservation, which seeks to limit the validity of the Convention by making it dependent on conformity with the Algerian family law, may raise doubts as to the Algeria's commitment to the object and purpose of the Convention. The Convention does not allow for reservations based on the primacy of national law. States have a common interest in ensuring that all parties to a treaty respect it as regards their object and purpose.

Therefore, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany makes an objection to the abovementioned reserves.

This objection will not be an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention between Algeria and the Federal Republic of Germany. "

Protocol number 6 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the Abolition of the Death Penalty. Strasbourg, 28 April 1983. 'Official Journal of the State' of 17 April 1985.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 10 April 1997. Ratification.

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. New York, 10 December 1984. 'Official Journal of the State' of 9 November 1987.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from this date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The International Convention will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

The reservations made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to Article 20 and paragraph 1 of Article 30 of the Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Rights of the Child. New York, 20 November 1989. 'Official Journal of the State' of 31 December 1990.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from this date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The International Convention will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

1. The Government of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, interprets the Convention as applicable only when there has been a live birth.

2. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the right to apply the legislation it deems necessary at any time, in so far as it relates to entry, residence and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region exit from those who are not entitled under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to enter and remain in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and to the acquisition and possession of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. of the residence.

3. The Government of the People's Republic of China interprets, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, that the references made in the Convention to 'parents' refer only to persons to whom the laws of the Region Hong Kong Special Administrative Administrative Region (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region). This includes cases where laws consider that a child has a single parent, for example, when a child has been adopted by a single person and in certain cases where a child is conceived without the existence of sexual intercourse by the child. woman who gives birth to it and is considered to be the sole parent.

4. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right not to apply Article 32.2.b of the Convention in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the extent that its application would require the regulation of the work of young people who have reached the age of 15 with regard to work in non-industrial establishments.

5. The Government of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will seek to fully implement the Convention for children applying for asylum in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, except for the conditions and the existing resources make the full implementation impracticable. In particular, in conjunction with Article 22 of the Convention, the Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right to continue to apply the legislation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region governing the detention of children. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which requests the status of refugees, the determination of their status and their entry, stay and departure from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

6. Where appropriate detention facilities are not available at any time, or where the mix of adults and children is considered to be mutually beneficial, the Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right, in respect of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, the right not to apply Article 37.c of the Convention to the extent that those provisions require that children detained are housed separately from adults.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the said Conventions and Conventions] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Slovenia. May 28, 1997.

Communication from Slovenia regarding the withdrawal of the reservation made by the Government of Yugoslavia

" The Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the United Nations would like to express its disagreement with the content of the aforementioned notification. The State which notified its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991 and which made the reservation was the former Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia (RSFY), but the State which on 28 January 1997 notified the withdrawal of that Convention. reserve was the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY). In this respect, the Mission would like to draw attention to Security Council resolutions (757, 777) and the General Assembly (47/ 1), all of them from 1992, declaring that " the State formerly called the Socialist Republic The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has ceased to exist "and the opinion of the Arbitration Committee of the UN Conference on the former Yugoslavia that" the Federal Republic (Serbia and Montenegro) is a new state which cannot be considered the only one successor to the RSFY ".

Therefore, the aforementioned notification is incorrect and equivocal, since it implies erroneously that the State that wishes to withdraw the reservation is the same subject of international law as the State that made the reservation.

It is considered that the Secretary-General should be required to refer to the States Parties to the international agreements in respect of which he develops the functions of depositary. It is therefore the opinion of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia that the withdrawal of the reservation made by the FRY cannot be considered valid, since it was made by a State which did not make the reservation. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as one of the successor states of the former RSFY, should notify its succession if it wishes to be considered a Party to the Convention. "

Croatia. 3 June 1997.

Communication from Croatia regarding the withdrawal of the reservation made by the Government of Yugoslavia

" The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations wishes to express its disagreement with the content of the aforementioned notification. The State which notified its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991 and made the reservation in respect of paragraph 1 of Article 9 of the Convention was the former Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia (RSFY). The State which notified on 28 January 1997 the withdrawal of the said reservation was the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), a new State which is neither the continuation nor the sole successor of the former RSFY. In this respect, the Permanent Mission in the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations wishes to draw attention to the Resolutions of the Security Council 777 (1992) and 821 (1993) and the Resolution of the General Assembly 47/1 (1992), in the which states that "the State formerly known as the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia has ceased to exist". The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations also wishes to draw attention to the 10 th opinion of the Arbitration Committee of the UN Conference on the former Yugoslavia, which states that " the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Servia and Montenegro) is a new state which cannot be considered the sole successor of the RSFY. "

Since the FRY has not notified the succession in the Convention on the Rights of the Child nor has it acceded to the Convention in any other appropriate manner in accordance with international law, it cannot be considered Party to the Convention. The notification made by the Government of the FRY is incorrect and equivocal since it wrongly implies that the State that wants to withdraw the reservation is the same subject of international law as the State that made the reservation. It is therefore the opinion of the Government of the Republic of Croatia that the notification made by the Government of the FRY on 28 January 1997 can only be considered null and void. '

Bosnia-Herzegovina. 4 June 1997.

Communication from Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the withdrawal of the reserve made by the Government of Yugoslavia

" The Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations considers that the note mentioned is incorrect and equivocal, since it implies that the State which notified the withdrawal of its reservation on 28 January 1997 is the the same legal entity under international law which notified its ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and made the reservation in 1991, which is the former Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia. In this context, the Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations wishes to draw attention to the resolutions of the Security Council (757, 777) and the General Assembly (47/ 1), all of them from 1992, in which it was declared that 'the State formerly known as the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia has ceased to exist' and to the opinion of the Arbitration Committee of the UN Conference on the former Yugoslavia that ' the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) is a new state which cannot be considered the sole successor of the RSFY. "

It is considered that the Secretary-General should be required to refer to the States Parties to the international agreements in respect of which he develops the functions of depositary. It is therefore the opinion of the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina that the withdrawal of the reservation made by the FRY cannot be considered valid, since it was made by a State that did not make the reservation. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as one of the successor states of the former RSFY, should notify its succession if it wishes to be considered a Party to the Convention. "

Cook Islands. June 6, 1997. Accession, entry into force 6 July 1997, with the following reservations and declarations:

[Reservations]:

" The Government of the Cook Islands reserves the right not to apply the provisions of Article 2 in so far as they may relate to the granting of nationality, citizenship or permanent residence of the Cook Islands to a child taking into account the Constitution and other legislation that is currently in force in the Cook Islands.

With regard to Article 10, the Cook Islands Government reserves the right to apply the legislation it deems necessary at any time to the extent that it relates to the entry, stay and exit of the Cook Islands. those who are not entitled, according to the Cook Islands law, to enter and remain in them, and to acquire and possess their citizenship.

The Cook Islands Government accepts the general principles of Article 37. With regard to the second sentence of point (c), the obligation to separate the child from adults in prison is accepted only in so far as such a form of imprisonment is deemed feasible by the responsible authorities. The Cook Islands reserves the right to apply Article 37 to the extent that those provisions require that children who are detained are housed separately from adults.

[Statements]:

The Convention will not apply internally. It imposes on the State obligations under international law that the Cook Islands comply with its national law.

2 (1) does not necessarily imply the obligation of States to automatically guarantee to foreigners the same rights as their nationals. The concept of non-discrimination on the basis of national origin should be understood in the sense of excluding any arbitrary conduct but not differences in treatment based on objective and reasonable grounds in accordance with principles in democratic societies.

The Cook Islands Government will take the opportunity afforded to it by its accession to the Convention to initiate reforms in its internal legislation regarding adoption that are in line with the spirit of the Convention and consider appropriate, in line with paragraph 2 of Article 3 of the Convention, to ensure the welfare of the child. While all adoptions that are now permitted under Cook Islands law are based on the principle that the primary consideration is the best interest of the child and are authorized by the Supreme Court in accordance with the law and the (a) procedures applicable and on the basis of all relevant and reliable information, the main purpose of the measures to be taken is to remove all vestiges of discrimination from the provisions governing adoptions and which were in the legislation enacted with respect to the Cook Islands prior to the acquisition of the sovereignty for these purposes in order to ensure non-discriminatory adoption agreements for all Cook Islands nationals. "

Austria. March 3, 1997.

Objections from Austria to the reservation and declaration made by the Government of Kiribati at the time of accession

" Austria has examined the content of the reservations made by the Government of the Republic of Kiribati at the time of its [accession to] the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which reads as follows:

" The instrument of ratification by the Government of the Republic of Kiribati contains reservations as regards the letters (b, c, d, e and f) of Article 24, Article 26 and Article 28 (b, c and d), in accordance with the Article 51 (1) of the Convention.

Statement

The Republic of Kiribati considers that the rights of the child, as defined in the Convention, in particular the rights defined in Articles 12-16, shall be exercised in respect of the parental authority, in accordance with the Kiribati customs and traditions concerning the place of the child, inside and outside the family. "

Austria is of the opinion that a reserve by which a State limits its responsibilities under the Convention in a general and non-specific manner, by invoking general principles of domestic law, doubts as to the commitment of the Republic of Kiribati to its obligations under the Convention, essential for the fulfilment of its object and purpose.

Given the general nature of these reserves, no definitive assessment of their eligibility under international law can be made without further clarification.

Until the Government of [Kiribati] sufficiently specifies the extent of the legal effects of those reserves, Austria considers that the reservation does not affect any provision that is essential for enforcement the purpose and purpose of the Convention.

In the view of Austria, however, the reservations in question are inadmissible to the extent that their application adversely affects the Republic of Kiribati's compliance with its obligations under the Convention, essential for the fulfilment of its object and purpose.

Austria does not consider admissible the reservations made by the Republic of Kiribati under the regime of Article 51 of the Convention and Article 19 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of the Treaties unless the Republic of Kiribati, providing additional information or through subsequent practice, ensures that the reserves are compatible with the essential provisions for the achievement of the object and purpose of the Convention.

This opinion of Austria will not be an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between the Republic of Kiribati and Austria. "

The Netherlands. 3 March 1997.

Objection from the Netherlands to the reservation made by Kiribati at the time of accession

" The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has examined the statement made by the Government of Kiribati in relation to Articles 12-16 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and considers that this declaration is a reserve.

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that this declaration, which seeks to limit the liability of the State of the reserve by invoking general principles of national law, may give rise to doubts as to the Kiribati's commitment to the object and purpose of the Convention and, in addition, to contribute to undermining the foundations of international treaties law. States have a common interest in that in the treaties in which they have chosen to be Parties they are respected, in their object and purpose, by all Parties. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to recall that, according to Article 51, paragraph 2 of the Convention, the formulation of an incompatible reservation with the object and purpose of the Convention will not be permitted.

Therefore, the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands makes an objection to the reservation made by the Government of Kiribati to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Kiribati. '

The Netherlands. 3 March 1997.

Objection from the Netherlands to the reservation made by Liechtenstein at the time of ratification

" The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has examined the reservation made by the Government of Liechtenstein in relation to Articles 7 and 10 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is of the opinion that those reserves, which seek to limit the liability of the State of the reserve by invoking national law, may give rise to doubts as to the Liechtenstein in relation to the object and purpose of the Convention and, in addition, to contribute to undermining the international law of the Treaties. States have a common interest in that treaties that have chosen to be Parties are respected, in their object and purpose, by all Parties. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to recall that, according to Article 51, paragraph 2 of the Convention, the formulation of an incompatible reservation with the object and purpose of the Convention will not be permitted.

Therefore, the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands makes an objection to the aforementioned reservations made by the Government of Liechtenstein to the aforementioned Convention. This objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Liechtenstein. '

The Netherlands. 3 March 1997.

Objection from the Netherlands to the reservation made by the Government of Andorra at the time of ratification

" The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has examined the reservations made by the Government of Andorra in relation to Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is of the opinion that those reserves, which seek to limit the liability of the State of the reserve by invoking national law, may raise doubts as to the commitment of Andorra in relation to the the purpose and purpose of the Convention and, in addition, to contribute to undermining the foundations of international treaties law. States have a common interest in that the treaties in which they have chosen to be Parties are respected, in their object and purpose by all Parties. The Government of the Netherlands would like to recall that, according to Article 51, paragraph 2 of the Convention, a reservation incompatible with the purpose and purpose of the Convention will not be permitted.

Therefore, the Kingdom of the Netherlands makes an objection to the aforementioned reservation made by the Government of Andorra to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

This objection will not prevent the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Andorra. "

Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to abolish the Death Penalty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. New York, 15 December 1989. 'Official Journal of the State' of 10 July 1991.

Greece. May 5, 1997. Accession. Entry into force 5 August 1997, with the following reservation:

"... subject to Article 2, in respect of the application of the death penalty at the time of war, by virtue of a conviction for a crime of a military nature and of the utmost gravity committed during the war."

A. C. DIPLOMATS AND CONSULAR.

United Nations Convention on Privileges and Immunities. London, 13 February 1946. "Official State Gazette" of 17 October 1974.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the United Kingdom Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies. New York, November 21, 1947. 'Official Gazette of the State' of 25 November 1974.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the United Kingdom Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

General Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Council of Europe. Paris, September 2, 1949. And Additional Protocol. Strasbourg, 6 November 1952.

Croatia. 11 October 1997. Ratification.

Republic of Moldova. 2 October 1997. Accession.

Second Additional Protocol to the General Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Council of Europe. Paris, December 15, 1956. Official Gazette of the State of 1 August 1989.

Croatia. 11 October 1997. Ratification.

Third Additional Protocol to the General Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Council of Europe (made in Strasbourg on 6 March 1959) and to the Statute amending the Social Development Fund of the Council of Europe. 'Official Journal of the State', No 8, of 9 January 1997.

Croatia. 11 October 1997. Ratification.

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Vienna, 18 April 1961. "Official State Gazette" of 24 January 1968.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. July 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the United Kingdom Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Fourth Additional Protocol to the General Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Council of Europe. Paris, December 16, 1961. Official Gazette of the State of 1 August 1989.

Croatia. 11 October 1997. Ratification. Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. Vienna, 24 April 1963. "Official State Gazette" of 6 March 1970.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Persons Internationally Protected in clusive the Diplomatic Agents. New York, 14 December 1973. 'Official Journal of the State' of 7 February 1986.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" The Government of the People's Republic of China notified that, in accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the matter, The People's Republic of China, signed on Dec. 19, 1984, had regained the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Since then Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China. '

This Convention has been applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 1 July 1997, and the Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for rights and obligations. (a) international agreements on the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

"That the reservation to Article 13, paragraph 1, of this Convention, carried out by the Government of the People's Republic of China, shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

B. MILITARY

B. A. DEFENCE.

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Albania and the Governments of the Nations contributing to the Multinational Force for Protection of the Status of the Force (SOFA). Provisional Application. Rome, 21 April 1997. "Official State Gazette" number 150, 24 June and 30 July.

Slovenia. 16 May 1997. Signature with reservation of Ratification.

Western European Union (WEU) Security Agreement. Brussels, 28 March 1995. 'Official Gazette of the State' number 60 of 11 March 1997.

Italy. 26 September 1997. Ratification, entry into force 26 October 1997.

Final Document of the First Review Conference on the Functioning of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe held in Vienna on 31 May 1996. 'Official Journal of the State' number 299 of 15 December 1997.

Reservations and Statements

Georgia Parliament Statement

" The Georgian Parliament, confirming its attitude to the CFE Treaty, as the fundamental document for European security;

Confirming by the ratification of the document agreed between the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe of 19 November 1990, at the first Review Conference on the functioning of the Treaty (hereinafter the Document of Flanco), its readiness to ensure the early entry into force of the Document of Flanco.

Willing to avoid any misunderstanding that may arise from the misinterpretation of the Flanco Document;

Taking note of the goodwill expressed at the time of the adoption of the Flanco Paper in Vienna on 31 May 1996, which, despite the difference in positions on some issues, ensured a consensus;

Declares:

1. After the entry into force of the Flanco Paper on 15 May 1997, the issue of the flank should not be definitively resolved. The process of adapting the CFE Treaty, taking into account the new realities, should reach an agreement that will take into account and satisfy the interests of all Parties.

2. The Flanco Document does not give countries the right to legitimize the deployment of their armed forces in the territory of other countries. This issue should be regularised between the parties concerned on the basis of a bilateral agreement.

3. The Flanco Document does not revoke or go against the principles and procedure of the CFE Treaty and related agreements. In particular, the procedures laid down in the Tashkent Agreement of 15 May 1992 remain in force.

4. The temporary deployment of ELTs (conventional arms and equipment limited by the Treaty) should not be seen as a means of achieving balance, but as a temporary resource in certain cases. Therefore, the term 'temporary deployment' should be clearly defined by identifying its purpose, frequency, duration and geographical location. Prior to this, Georgia shall refrain from conducting negotiations on the temporary deployment of ELT in its territory, nor shall it request, except for peacekeeping operations and bilateral and multilateral military exercises.

5. Particular attention should be paid to the question of equipment not controlled or limited by the Treaty (ENLT), i.e. so-called "white points". Before resolving this problem, Georgia will refrain from negotiating the reallocation of the maximum levels of ELT stocks as set out in the Tashkent Agreement of 15 May 1992.

6. The flexibility of the Flanco Document will not be used against the interests of any country's sovereign rights; in particular, no significant amount of ELT will be concentrated in the territories of other countries. To avoid this, the "national ceilings" should be the basis for the elaboration of the maximum levels of ELT, on the basis of which the "territorial ceilings" will be established. "

Statement by the Russian Federation

" 2. While approving the document, the Russian side:

A) Note the importance of the document as agreed on 31 May 1996, for the implementation of the Treaty in its present form. The fair and responsible cooperation of all States Parties, based on goodwill, to ensure the full use of the possibilities provided for in Article IV (1), (2) and (3) of the Document, is the basis for the Feasibility of the Document.

B) Confirms that the Document in its current form is without prejudice to bilateral negotiations and agreements on the stationing of the Russian Federation's armed forces beyond its territory in the flank.

C) Declares that all reservations, as well as all interpretative statements from other States Parties that directly or indirectly modify the substance and the meaning of the Document, have no consequences as to the rights and obligations of the Russian Federation derived from the Document. Should such reservations or interpretative statements be made, the Russian Party reserves the right to respond to them accordingly.

(D) Underlines that the process of adapting the Treaty to a Europe without divisions should include an appropriate solution to the problem of flank constraints within the context of the abolition of the current structure by the Treaty and its replacement by national ceilings. In this respect, the Russian side expresses its willingness to take into account a possibility to ensure the limitation in relation to the current levels of its conventional armed forces in the flank area, as mentioned in paragraphs 1. and 3 of Article 2 of the Document. The scope, status and duration of such a provision on limitation shall correspond to the scope, status and duration of the provisions on the limitation of the overall ceilings for military alliances and the limitation of additional parking. permanent armed forces of the Statutes Party outside their territories.

All the provisions listed in paragraph 2 of this Note have been indispensable conditions for the approval of the Document by the Russian Federation. "

Declaration of the Republic of Moldova

" The ratification of the Document agreed between the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe of 19 November 1990 does not mean that the Republic of Moldova accepts the presence and deployment of the on its territory of conventional armed forces of other States. "

Delegation of Ukraine to the Advisory Group

Number 369 /PP Set

The Delegation of Ukraine to the Joint Consultative Group presents its greetings to all the delegations of the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and has the honour to notify that Ukraine has approved the Document agreed between the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe of 19 November 1990, hereinafter referred to as the Document, adopted by

First Review Conference on the Functioning of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, with the following reservation:

1. The obligations of the Russian Federation provided for by Section II of the Document are valid to the extent that the presence of armaments and equipment limited by the CFE Treaty (ELT) of the Russian Federation is admitted by Ukraine to the part of its territory which is included in the area described in paragraph 1 (A) of Article V of the Treaty, as understood by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the time of the signature of the Treaty.

In any event, it cannot be considered that the consent of Ukraine cannot be annulled for that presence, regardless of how that consent is expressed.

Nothing contained in the Document may be construed as the expression of the consent of Ukraine for the presence or parking of ELT of the Russian Federation in the territory of Ukraine which is included in the described in paragraph 1 (A) of Article 5 of the Treaty, as understood by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the time of the signing of the Treaty.

2. The provisions of paragraph 2 of Section IV of the Document shall not, in any way, restrict the right and possibilities of Ukraine to deploy on a temporary basis, in accordance with paragraphs 1 (B) and 1 (C) of Article 5 of the Treaty, combat, battleship and artillery vehicles within the "new" flank zone.

3. The provisions of paragraph 3 of Section IV of the Document shall not in any way affect the rights and obligations of Ukraine, in accordance with the Agreement on Principles and Procedures for the Application of the Treaty on Armed Forces. Conventional in Europe of 15 May 1992.

4. The validity of the document will be limited by the date of entry into force of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.

The reserves referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 above shall be valid throughout the period of effectiveness of the Document, including the period of their provisional application. "

Statement by the representative of Belgium in the Joint Consultative Group on behalf of the delegations of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America

Mr. President:

let me express on behalf of the 16 delegations of the Atlantic Alliance our satisfaction with the entry into force, as a result of the confirmations made by the whole of the States Parties to the Treaty, of the Document which on 31 May 1996 was the subject of an Agreement between the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe of 19 November 1990, and commonly referred to as the Flanco Agreement.

We note all statements of confirmation of approval and of the interpretative statements made on this day. They will be subject to an in-depth examination in our capitals and we reserve the right to return to them at a later date. We have also taken note of the statement by the representative of the Russian Federation, by which the Russian Federation has informed us that the Russian Federation has complied with all the procedures required for the entry into force of the Flanco Agreement.

In connection with the Verbal Note of the Russian Federation of 15 May 1997, and without prejudice to the comments we may be required to make on its content, we recall at this stage our statement of 31 December 1997. May 1996 at the first review conference and on 8 May 1997 in the Joint Consultative Group.

i would ask you, Mr President, to use the text of this statement to the daily of today's meeting.

Joint Declaration of the United States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan

" The United States and Azerbaijan are looking forward to the foreseeable entry into force on 15 May 1997 of the Document agreed between the States Parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe of 19 November 1997. 1990, dated to 31 May 1996 (the FACE Agreement). The United States and Azerbaijan affirm their joint understanding that with regard to the area covered by the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe of 19 November 1990, the military forces of a State should only be deployed in the territory of another State with the freely expressed consent of the receiving country.

They also state that, with respect to the FACE Agreement, they jointly understand that this agreement:

Does not confer on any State Party the right to park [pursuant to Article IV (5) of the Treaty], or to temporarily deploy [pursuant to paragraphs 1 (b) and (c) of Article V of the Treaty], armaments and equipment. Treaty-limited agreements in the territory of other States Parties to the Treaty without the freely expressed consent of the receiving State Party;

It does not modify or curtail the right of any State Party to the CFE Treaty to fully use the maximum levels for its stocks of conventional arms and equipment limited by the notified Treaty of conformity with Article VII of the Treaty;

It does not alter in any way the demand for the freely expressed consent of all States Parties interested in the exercise of any reallocations provided for in paragraph 3 of Article IV of the Flanco Agreement. FACE.

The United States recognizes the absence of foreign military bases in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan and supports the position adopted by Azerbaijan that the temporary presence of foreign troops on its territory can only be based on a duly concluded agreement with Azerbaijan, in accordance with its Constitution and in accordance with international law.

The United States and Azerbaijan reiterate their concern regarding the conventional arms and equipment of the Treaty-limited types, not registered or controlled within the Treaty. Recognize the obligation of all States Parties to work in a cooperative manner within the Joint Consultative Group to take practical steps with a view to fulfilling the commitment of the States Parties, expressed in the Final Document of the Review conference to resolve the problem of unregistered ELTs as soon as possible and to ensure full implementation of all the provisions of the Treaty.

The United States supports Azerbaijan's sovereign right, as a free and independent state, to take the position under the CFE Treaty contained in the President's statement of the First Review Conference FACE on 31 December. May 1996, that the temporary deployment and reallocation of quotas referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Section IV of the FACE Agreement shall not be used in the context of the Republic of Azerbaijan. '

Poland Declaration

" In the light of the views of the Russian Federation on the context and future of the Flanco Agreement, expressed in the letter dated 14 May of this year, and addressed to the depositary of the CFE Treaty, the Delegation of Poland want to make the following statement:

1. The Russian position, which seems to link the future observance by Russia of the levels of forces in the flank zone with the establishment of collective ceilings for alliances and limitations on the permanent additional parking of forces in The whole FACE application area can endanger the FACE adaptation process by introducing artificial and unfounded nexus into the negotiation.

2. It is not considered that the above mentioned position of the Russian Federation has any consequences for the commitments of the CFAs under the Treaty and the documents constituting a mandate for the negotiation of the FACE adaptation, nor for the needs of all the CFAs to observe scrupulously all the provisions of the FACE regime. "

Declaration of the Republic of Armenia

" With respect to the Joint Declaration of the United States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia wishes to state the following:

Armenia confirms its commitment to the full implementation of the CFE Treaty and its willingness to contribute in a cooperative manner to the solution of the problem of unregistered and controlled ELTs;

Armenia is of the opinion that the issue of unregistered and controlled ELTs cannot be legally or formally linked to the "Flanco FACE Agreement";

Armenia reiterates its understanding that the issue of unregistered and controlled ELTs should be treated not only as a matter of application of the Treaty, but also as an operational issue of the Treaty. "

B. B. WAR.

B. C. ARMS AND DISARMAMENT.

Convention on the prohibition of the development of the production, storage and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction. Paris, 13 January 1993. 'Official Journal of the State' of 13 December 1996.

Luxembourg. 15 April 1997. Ratification, at the time of the ratification, confirms the statement it made at the time of the signing.

As a Member State of the European Community, Luxembourg shall apply the provisions of the Convention in accordance with the rules of the Treaties establishing the European Communities, in so far as these rules are applicable.

Tunisia. 15 April 1997. Ratification.

Togo. April 23, 1997. Ratification.

Bangladesh. 25 April 1997. Ratification.

China. 25 April 1997. Ratification, with the following statement:

1. China has always been a supporter of the absolute and complete destruction of chemical weapons. As the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) has established an international legal basis for the achievement of this objective, China supports the purposes, objectives and principles of the CWC.

2. China urges countries with the largest stockpiles of chemical weapons to branch out without delay the CWC with a view to achieving their aims and objectives at an early date.

3. The purposes, objectives and principles of the CWC should be strictly observed. No abuse shall be made against the provisions relating to the reporting of inspections, and the interests of the national security of States Parties which are not related to chemical weapons shall not be jeopardised. China firmly opposes any act contrary to the provisions on verification that could endanger its sovereignty and security.

4. Any country that has abandoned chemical weapons in the territory of another country must effectively implement the corresponding provisions of the CWC, assume the obligation to destroy these chemical weapons and guarantee as soon as possible the complete destruction of all chemical weapons which have been abandoned in the territory of another State.

5. The CWC should play a key role in promoting international trade, scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation for peaceful purposes in the chemical sector. It should become an effective legal basis for the regulation of trade, cooperation and exchanges between States Parties in the chemical sector.

Equatorial Guinea. April 25, 1997. Ratification.

Kenya. 25 April 1997. Ratification.

United States. April 25, 1997. Ratification, with the following statement:

" ... [The] ratification of the Convention and its Annexes [is] subject to the condition, concerning the Annex on application and verification, that no sample collected in the United States in accordance with the Convention will be transmitted for analysis to a laboratory outside the territory of the United States. "

Zimbabwe. 25 April 1997. Ratification.

Bahrain. 28 April 1997. Ratification.

Iceland. 28 April 1997. Ratification.

Mali. 28 April 1997. Ratification.

Malta. 28 April 1997. Ratification.

The Netherlands. (For the Netherlands, Antilles and Aruba). 28 April 1997. Ratification.

Republic of Korea. April 28, 1997. Ratification.

Suriname. 28 April 1997. Ratification.

B. D. HUMANITARIAN LAW.

C. CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC

C. A. CULTURAL.

Agreement for the import of educational, scientific and cultural objects and an annex protocol. Lake Succs (New York, November 22, 1950). "Official State Gazette" of 9 March 1956.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990, by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, the international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [cited agreement], which applies to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement: The signing of the Agreement by the Taiwan authorities on 22 November 1950 by usurping the name 'China' is illegal and therefore null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Agreement shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Slovakia. 9 June 1997. Accession.

Czech Republic. August 22, 1997. Accession.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 2 September 1997. Succession with effect from 17 November 1991.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited agreement] to Hong Kong. '

Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. The Hague. May 14, 1954. "Official State Gazette" of 24 November 1960.

Kazakhstan. March 14, 1997. Succession.

Protocol for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. The Hague. May 14, 1954. 'Official Journal of the State' of 25 July 1992.

Kazakhstan. March 14, 1997. Succession.

Convention on the measures to be taken to prohibit and prevent the import, export and transfer of illicit property of cultural goods. Paris. November 17, 1970. 'Official Journal of the State' of 5 February 1986.

France. 7 January 1997. Ratification, entry into force of 7 April 1997.

This ratification is made subject to the following statement:

"Goods designated as" of importance for archaeology, prehistory, history, literature, art or science ", in accordance with Article 1 of the said Convention, are the following, beyond the thresholds of indicated value with respect to these:

Thresholds

(in ECU)

" 1//Archaeological objects that are more than a hundred years old from:

Earth and underwater excavations and discoveries.

Sites of archaeological interest.

archaeological collections. /0

" 2//Elements which are an integral part of artistic, historical or religious monuments and which are part of the dismemberment of these monuments, which are more than a hundred years old. /0

" 3//Cuadros and paintings made entirely by hand on any support and in any material. /150,000

" 4//Mosaics, in addition to those that fall into categories 1 or 2, and drawings made entirely by hand on any support and in any material. /15,000

" 5//Grabs, prints, serigraphs and original lithographs and their respective matrices, as well as the original posters. /15,000

" 6//Original production of statuesque or sculpture art and copies obtained by the same procedure as the original, in addition to those that fall into category 1. /50,000

" 7//Photographs, movies and their negatives. /15,000

" 8//Incunables and manuscripts, including geographical maps and musical scores, loose or in collections. /0

" 9//Books that are more than a hundred years old, loose or in collections. /50,000

" 10//Printed geographical maps that are more than two hundred years old. /15,000

" 11//Files of all kinds containing elements that are more than fifty years old, whatever their support. /0

" 12//a) Collections and copies from collections of zoology, botany, mineralogy, anatomy. /50,000/b) Collections of historical interest, paleontological, ethnographic or numismatic. /50,000

" 13//Means of transport that are over 75 years old. /50,000

" 14//Any other age not falling within categories 1 to 13:/50,000

a) That are between fifty and a hundred years old:

Toys, games.

Glassware.

Articles of goldsmith.

Furniture and furniture items.

Optical, photographic or cinematographic instruments.

Musical instruments.

Watchmaking.

Wood objects.

Pottery.

Tapestries.

Carpets.

Painted Papers.

Weapons. /50,000

b) That they are more than a hundred years old. /50,000

" 1) That is more than fifty years old and does not belong to its authors.

" 2) The objects for collections are those that have the characteristics necessary to be admitted to a collection, that is, relatively rare objects, not normally used according to their initial purpose, exchanged in special transactions outside the usual commercial circuit of similar objects in use and of high value.

" 3) The conversion value in the national currencies of the amounts calculated in ECU is that in force on 1 January 1993.

" This list was established in accordance with the rules in force in France and can be modified. The Government of the French Republic shall make known any amendments which may be made subsequently. '

Convention on the Protection of World Heritage, Cultural and Natural. Paris, 16 November 1972. "Official State Gazette" of 1 July 1982.

Andorra. 3 January 1997. Acceptance, entry into force on 3 April 1997.

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

" The Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the Convention), the instrument of accession to which the Government of the People's Republic of China deposited on December 12 of 1985 and which is currently applied to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with effect from 1 July 1997.

In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations inherent in the Parties to the Convention. "

Protocol of Agreement of 22 November 1950 (published in the "Official State Gazette" number 69 of 9 March 1956 for the import of educational, scientific or cultural objects, made in Nairobi on 26 March. November 1976. 'Official Journal of the State' of 9 March 1993).

Slovakia, 9 June 1997. Accession, entry into force on 9 December 1997.

Sweden. July 30, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 30 January 1998, with the following reservation:

"Sweden is not considered bound by Parts II and IV and Annexes C. 1., F, G and H of the Protocol."

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 2 September 1997. Succession with effect from 17 November 1991.

Czech Republic. August 22, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 22 February 1998.

Convention on the validation of studies and diplomas or diplomas relating to higher education in the States of the Region of Europe. Paris, 21 December 1979. 'Official Journal of the State' of 19 October and 4 December 1982.

Kazakhstan. March 14, 1997. Succession.

C. B. SCIENTISTS.

C. C. INDUSTRIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. 9 September 1886 (revised in Paris on 24 July 1971) and amended on 28 September 1979. G. Madrid, March 18, 1888. "Official State Gazette" of 4 April and 30 October 1974.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 8 August 1997. It withdraws the declaration on Article 30.2 (a) of the Convention.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Dominican Republic. September 24, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 24 December 1997.

Belarus. 12 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 12 December 1997.

Indonesia. June 5, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 5 September 1997, with the following statement:

" The Republic of Indonesia is not considered bound by Article 33.1 of the Convention, which reads as follows: It differs between two or more countries in the Union with regard to the interpretation or application of this Convention which is not has managed to resolve by way of negotiation can be carried by any of the countries in litigation before the International Court of Justice, by request made in accordance with the Statute of the Court, unless the countries in dispute Another way to resolve it. The International Bureau shall be informed of the difference presented to the Court by the applicant country. The Office shall inform the other countries of the Union. ' The Republic of Indonesia considers that in order to make a difference to the decision of the International Court of Justice it is necessary in any case to make the difference between the parties. "

Universal Copyright Convention. Geneva, 6 September 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 25 August 1955.

Azerbaijan. 7 April 1997. Notification:

" I am pleased to inform you that on 7 February 1996 Milli Majlis (the Parliament of Azerbaijan) adopted Law No 20-IQ, signed by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, under which the Republic of Azerbaijan is a State Part of the Universal Copyright Convention (approved in Geneva on September 6, 1952) as of May 27, 1973, the date on which the Convention entered into force for the USSR. "

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

(a) " The Universal Copyright Convention (adopted on 6 September 1952 and revised in 1971), the instrument of accession to which it was deposited by the Government of the People's Republic of China on 30 July 1992 (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) and currently applied to Hong Kong, it shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. In the meantime, the Government of the People's Republic of China states that the declaration * made by the Government of the People's Republic of China when its instrument of accession was deposited in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of the Article V of the Convention also applies to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. [*Depositary note: The above statement indicated that the Government of the People's Republic of China would prevail over the exceptions provided for in Article Vb and Vc of the Convention.]

In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations of the Parties to the Convention. "

Republic of Moldova. 23 June 1997. Succession with effect from 27 May 1973.

Protocol I annexed to the Universal Convention on Copyright Relating to the Application of the Convention to the Works of Patronids and Refugees. Geneva, 6 September 1952. "Official State Gazette" 25 August 1955.

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

(b) " Protocols 1 and 2 of the Universal Copyright Convention adopted in 1952 and revised in 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the two Protocols) and which are currently applied to Hong Kong shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations of the Parties to the Convention and the two Additional Protocols. "

Protocol II annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention Relating to the Application of the Convention to the Works of Certain International Organizations. Geneva 6 September 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 25 August 1955.

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

(b) " Protocols 1 and 2 of the Universal Copyright Convention adopted in 1952 and revised in 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the two Protocols) and which are currently applied to Hong Kong shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the rights and international obligations inherent to the Parties to the Convention and the two Additional Protocols. "

Nice Agreement concerning the International Classification of Products and Services for the Registration of Marks of 15 June 1957 and revised in Stockholm on 14 July 1967. Official Gazette of the State No 64 of 15 March 1979.

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 December 1997.

Nice Agreement concerning the International Classification of Products and Services to which the Trade Marks or Trade Marks are applied, revised in Geneva on 13 May 1977 and amended on 2 October 1979. Nice, 15 June 1957. "Official State Gazette" of 17 April 1961.

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 December 1997.

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 20 March 1883, revised in Stockholm on 14 July 1967 and amended on 28 September 1979. Official Gazette of the State of 1 February 1974.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

the Government of the People's Republic of China notified that, in accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the question of Hong Kong signed on December 19, 1984, the People's Republic of China had recovered the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Since then Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China.

This Convention has been applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 1 July 1997, and the Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for rights and obligations. (a) international agreements on the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

"The declaration that the Government of the People's Republic of China made pursuant to Article 28.1 of the Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

International Convention on the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations. Rome, 26 October 1961. 'Official Journal of the State' of 14 November 1991.

China. 17 June 1997. Notification:

the Government of the People's Republic of China notified that, in accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the question of Hong Kong signed on December 19, 1984, the People's Republic of China had recovered the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Since then Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China.

This Convention has been applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 1 July 1997, and the Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for rights and obligations. (a) international agreements on the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

in accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the Government the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the UK Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong.

Locarno Arrangement that establishes an International Classification of Industrial Designs. Locarno, October 8, 1968. "Official State Gazette" of 16 November 1973.

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 December 1997.

Convention for the Protection of Phonograms Producers against Unauthorized Reproduction of their Phonograms. Geneva, 29 October 1971. 'Official Journal of the State' of 7 September 1974.

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Ad hoc.

Strasbourg Agreement on the International Classification of Patents. Strasbourg, 24 March 1971, as amended on 28 September 1979. "Official State Gazette" of 1 January 1976.

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Ad hoc.

Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms to the Purposes of Patent Procedure. Amendment to Article 10.7.a), 26 September 1980. Budapest, 28 April 1977. "Official State Gazette" of 13 April and 3 June 1981. 'Official Journal of the State' of 22 January 1986.

Portugal. 16 July 1997. Accession, entry into force on 16 October 1997.

Statute of the International Registration Centre for Series Publications (ISDS). November 14, 1974. 'Official Journal of the State' of 20 June 1979.

Niger. August 4, 1997. Accession.

Protocol concerning the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks adopted in Madrid on 27 June 1989. 'Official Journal of the State' of 18 November 1995.

Slovak Republic. 13 June 1997. Accession, entry into force on 13 September 1997, with the following declaration in accordance with Article 5 (2) (d) of the Protocol:

"In accordance with Article 5.2.b) of the Protocol, the period of one year provided for in Article 5.2.a) of the Protocol, for the exercise of the right to notify a refusal of protection, shall be replaced by eighteen months."

Republic of Moldova. 1 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 December 1997.

Lithuania. August 15, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 15 November 1997, with the following statement:

The instrument of accession of the Republic of Lithuania was accompanied by a declaration, in accordance with Article 5.2 (d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, pursuant to Article 5.2 (b) of the Protocol, the period of one year provided for in Article 5.2 (c) of the Protocol for the exercise of the right to notify a refusal of protection shall be replaced by a period of 18 months and, in accordance with Article 5.2 (c) of the Protocol, where a refusal to grant such a refusal may be protection as a result of opposition to the granting of protection, that refusal may be notified after the expiry of a period of 18 months.

the Treaty on Patent Cooperation (PCT), drawn up in Washington on 19 June 1970, amended on 2 October 1979 and amended on 3 February 1984, and its implementing regulation. 'Official Journal of the State' of 7 November 1989.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Republic of China People from China will regain the exercise of their sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

In this context, I have been instructed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) of 19 June 1970, as amended on 28 September 1979 and 3 February 1984 (hereinafter referred to as 'PCT'), which was the subject of the Government of the Republic of Popular with China's deposit of an instrument of accession on October 1, 1993, it will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. The designation of China in any international application filed under the PCT on July 1, 1997 or later will also be valid for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

2. The procedures for "opening the national phase", as provided for in Articles 22 and 39 of the PCT, as regards international applications submitted on 1 July 1997 or at a later date shall be communicated to the Director-General of the World of Intellectual Property before the end of the current year (i.e., later on December 31, 1997).

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Treaty to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the UK Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Treaty to Hong Kong.

Gambia. 9 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 9 December 1997.

Guinea-Bissau. 12 September 1997. Accession, entry into force on 12 December 1997.

Indonesia. June 5, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 5 September 1997 with the following statement:

The Republic of Indonesia is not considered bound by Article 59 of the Treaty, which reads as follows: ' Without prejudice to Article 64.5, any difference between two or more Contracting States relating to the interpretation or application of this Treaty and of its Regulation which is not settled by way of negotiation, may be submitted by any of the States concerned to the International Court of Justice by application to that effect, compliance with the Statute of the Court of Justice unless the States concerned agree to another mode of solution. The International Bureau shall be informed by the Contracting State requesting that the differences be submitted to the Court and shall be brought to the attention of the other Contracting States. "

C. D. VARERS.

D. SALES

D. A. HEALTH.

Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. New York, 30 March 1961. "Official State Gazette" of 22 April 1966, 26 April 1967, 8 November 1967, 27 February 1975.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and the Protocol thereto] to Hong Kong. Kong. "

Convention on psychotropic substances. Vienna 21 February 1971. "Official State Gazette" of 10 September 1976.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The Convention on Psychotropic Substances to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded on 23 August 1985 will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1985. of 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement [concerning the Convention on Psychotropic Substances]:

1. The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to paragraph 2 of Article 32 of the said Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. In accordance with Article 28 of the Convention, the Government of the People's Republic of China declares that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a separate region for the purposes of the Convention.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the said Conventions and Conventions] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions] to Hong Kong. '

Protocol amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961. Geneva, 25 March 1972. 'Official Journal of the State' of 15 February 1977.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and the Protocol thereto] to Hong Kong. Kong. "

Single Convention of 1961 on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the Protocol amending the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. New York 8 August 1975. 'Official Journal of the State' of 4 November 1981.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The (amended Single Convention), to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded on 23 August 1985, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to paragraph 2 of Article 48 of that Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the aforementioned amended Single Convention] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong.

United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Vienna 20 December 1988. 'Official Journal of the State' of 10 November 1996.

Philippines. July 24, 1997. It withdraws the reservation it made at the time of the ratification on 7 June 1996.

" ... The Philippines declares that it is not considered bound by the following provisions:

1. Paragraph 1 (b) (i) and paragraph 2 (a) (ii) of Article 4 on competition;

2. Paragraph 1 (a) and 6 (a) of Article 5 on confiscation; and

3. Paragraphs 9 and 10 of Article 6 on extradition. '

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 7, 1997. Notification:

" ... such a Convention shall be extended to the Bailiwick of Jersey subject to the following reservations and notifications:

1) Paragraph 18 of Article 7 (Reserve).

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will only consider granting immunity under paragraph 18 of Article 7, in relation to Jersey, when expressly requested by the person to whom it would be the immunity or the authority designated pursuant to Article 7, paragraph 8, by the party to whom assistance is sought. A request for immunity shall not be granted where the legal authorities of Jersey consider that this would be contrary to the public interest.

2) Paragraph 8 of Article 7 (Notification).

The UK-designated authority of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under paragraph 8 of Article 7, in relation to Jersey, is the Attorney General of his Majesty for Jersey, Royal Palace of Justice, St. Helier, Jersey.

3) Paragraph 9 of Article 7 (Notification).

The language that will be acceptable to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in relation to Jersey, for the purposes of paragraph 9 of Article 7 shall be English.

4) Paragraph 7 of Article 17 (Notification).

The UK-designated authority of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under paragraph 7 of Article 17, in relation to Jersey, will be the Department of Customs and Indirect Taxes of Jersey (Jersey Customs and Excise). Department). '

Austria. July 11, 1997. Ratification, entry into force 9 October 1997 with the following statements:

" In relation to Article 2:

The Republic of Austria interprets the reference made in Article 2, paragraph 1, to the fundamental provisions of the internal legal order that the content of these fundamental provisions is capable of modification. The same applies to all other references made in the Convention to national law, its fundamental principles or national constitutional order, such as those referred to in Article 3 (1) (c); paragraphs 2, 10 and 10. and 11; in Article 5 (4) (c); in paragraphs 7 and 9 or in paragraph 1 of Article 11.

In relation to Article 3:

The Republic of Austria interprets paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 3 as follows: in cases of minor relevance, the obligations contained in this provision may also be met by the adoption of administrative penalties in which a suitable sanction is established for the offences listed therein.

In relation to paragraphs 10 to 12 of Article 7:

The Republic of Austria declares that, in accordance with its national law, any application for registration of persons or premises, an embargo on the goods or surveillance of telecommunications must be accompanied by a certified copy or photocopy of the decision of the competent authority. If the decision has not been taken by a court, a declaration of the authority requesting judicial assistance shall be submitted in which it is stated that all the necessary requirements under the law of the requesting State are fulfilled. "

" The Government of the Republic of Austria has examined the reservations made by the Republic of Lebanon in relation to [Articles] 5 and 7 of the United Nations Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances and consider that

are problematic in light of the object and the end of the Convention.

Under the Convention, banking secrecy does not justify the failure to intervene or to provide mutual judicial assistance. Consequently, the Government of the Republic of Austria is of the opinion that the reservations endanger the purpose of the Convention, as set out in paragraph 1 of Article 2 of the Convention, to promote cooperation between the parties with a view to addressing the international dimension of illicit drug trafficking more effectively. In addition, the reservations raise doubts about the commitment of the Government of Lebanon to comply with the provisions of the Convention. It is a common interest of the States that the treaties in which they have chosen to be parties are fully respected and that the parties are prepared to make any legislative and administrative changes necessary to comply with their obligations. obligations.

The Government of the Republic of Austria therefore raises an objection to the above reservations. This objection does not preclude the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between the Republic of Austria and the Republic of Lebanon. '

Greece. July 18, 1997. Communication on the reservations made by Lebanon at the time of accession:

" The Government of Greece has taken note of the reservations expressed by the Government of Lebanon regarding Articles 5 and 7 of this Convention and considers that these reservations are contrary to and at the end of the object.

The Convention determines that banking secrecy does not justify the failure to intervene or to provide mutual assistance. The Greek Government therefore considers that these reserves undermine the object and purpose of the Convention, as set out in Article 2 (1) of the Convention, to promote cooperation with a view to addressing the international dimension of the illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs. "

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China. The [United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances], which the Government of the People's Republic of China ratified on 25 October 1989, shall apply to the Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong has been effective since 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement [in connection with the United Nations Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances]:

1. The reservation made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 32 of that Convention shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. In accordance with paragraph 8 of Article 7 of the Convention, it designates the Secretary of Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the responsible and competent authority for the execution of requests for assistance. mutual judicial cooperation or to transmit them to the competent authorities for their execution.

3. In accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 17 of the Convention, it designates the Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the competent authority to accept and respond to the applications referred to in that subparagraph.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of [the said Conventions and Conventions] to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kong.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions] to Hong Kong. '

Italy. April 24, 1997. Italy's objection to the reservation made by the Government of Lebanon.

" The Government of the Italian Republic has examined the reservations made by the Government of the Republic of Lebanon at the time of its accession to the United Nations Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances. The Government of the Italian Republic notes that some of these reservations relate to Articles 5 and 7 of the Convention. The Government of the Italian Republic considers that these reservations are contrary to the object and purpose of the Convention. It provides that banking secrecy shall not justify non-intervention or the refusal of mutual assistance. The Government of the Italian Republic considers that, as a result, these reserves undermine the object and purpose of the Convention, as set out in Article 2 (1) of the Convention, to promote cooperation in order to deal effectively with the international dimension of illicit drug trafficking. Therefore, the Government of the Italian Republic makes an objection to the abovementioned reservations of the Government of Lebanon. This objection does not prevent the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between Lebanon and the Italian Republic. "

Finland. 25 April 1997. Finland's objection to the reservations expressed by Lebanon.

" The Government of Finland has examined the reservations of the Government of the Republic of Lebanon in relation to Articles 5 and 7 of the United Nations Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Substances sitotropic.

The Convention states that banking secrecy does not justify non-intervention or denial of mutual assistance. Therefore, the Government of Finland considers that these reserves undermine the object and purpose of the Convention, as set out in Article 2 (1), to promote cooperation in order to effectively address the International trafficking in illicit drugs.

It is a common interest of the States that the treaties in which they have chosen to be parties are respected, in terms of their object and purpose, by all parties and that the States are willing to introduce any changes. necessary to fulfil their obligations under the Treaties.

Therefore, the Government of Finland makes an objection to the aforementioned reserves in Lebanon, which are considered inadmissible.

This objection does not prevent the entry into force of the Convention in its entirety between Lebanon and Finland. "

Anti-doping convention. Strasbourg, 16 November 1989. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 June 1992.

Attachment as amended. New reference list of pharmacological classes of banned doping agents and methods. Entry into force on 1 July 1997

Annex () Amendment

Adopted at the eighth meeting of the Monitoring Group (28-29 May 1997). Entry into force on 1 July 1997. Reference list of the pharmacological classes of doping agents and prohibited doping methods

I. Classes of prohibited substances:

A. Stimulants.

B. Narcotics.

C. Anabolic agents.

D. Diuretics.

E. peptide and glycoprotein hormones and analogs.

II. Prohibited methods:

A. Blood doping.

B. Pharmacological, chemical or physical manipulation.

III. Classes of substances subject to certain restrictions:

A. Alcohol.

B. Marijuana.

C. Local anesthetics.

D. Corticosteroids.

E. Betablockers.

I. Classes of prohibited substances: The prohibited substances are distributed in the following classes:

A. Stimulants.

B. Narcotics.

C. Anabolic agents.

D. Diuretics.

E. peptide and glycoprotein hormones and analogs.

A. Stimulants: The prohibited substances belonging to class A) comprise the following examples:

Amineptin, amifenazole, amphetamines, bromantan, caffeine *, cocaine, ephedrine, fencanfamine, mesocarb, pentetrazole, pipradol, salbutamol * *, salmeterol * *, terbutalin * * and its related substances.

Note: All preparations of imidazole derivatives are acceptable in local application, for example, oxymetazoline. Vasoconstrictors (e.g., adrenaline) may be administered with local anesthetic agents. Local preparations (e.g. nasal, ophthalmological) of phenylephrine are authorised.

() Amendments before 1 September 1990, 24 January 1992, 1 August 1993 and 1 July 1996.

* As for caffeine, the definition of the positive result depends on the concentration of caffeine in the urine. The concentration in the urine cannot exceed 12 micrograms per millilitre.

** Substance authorised by inhalation only and which must be declared in writing to the competent medical authority before the competition.

B. Narcotics: The prohibited substances belonging to class C) comprise the following examples:

Dextomoramide, diamorphine (heroin), methadone, morphine, pentazocine, pethidine and related substances.

Note: codeine, dextromethorfan, dextropropoxyfen, dihydroodein, diphenoxylate, ethylmorphine, folcodine and propoxyphene are authorised.

C. Anabolic agents: The class of the anabolic substances includes:

1) Androgenic Anabolic Steroids (EAA) and

2) beta-2 agonists.

Prohibited substances belonging to class C) comprise the following examples:

1. Androgen anabolic steroids (EAA).

Clostebol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), fluoxysterone, methandienone, methenolone, nandrolone, oxandrolone, stanozolol, testosterone and related substances.

2. Beta-2 agonists.

When beta-2 agonists are administered in a systematic way, they can have potent anabolic effects.

Clembuterol, fenoterol, salbutamol, salmeterol, terbutaline, and related substances.

D. Diuretics: The prohibited substances belonging to class D) include the following examples:

Acetazolamide, etacrinic acid, bumetanide, chlortalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, mannitol *, mersalil, spirolactone, trianterene and related substances.

E. Peptide and glycoprotein and analogous hormones: The prohibited substances belonging to class E) comprise the following examples:

1. Chorionic gonadotropin (human chorionic hCG-gonadotropin);

2. Corticotropin (ACTH);

3. Growth hormone (hGH, somatotrophin);

All the respective release values of the substances mentioned above are also prohibited.

4. Erythropoietin (EPO).

II. Prohibited methods: The following methods are prohibited:

Blood doping: Blood doping is the administration of blood, red blood cells, or related products to an athlete. This procedure may be preceded by a blood intake to the athlete who continues to undergo training in a state of blood failure.

Drug, chemical or physical manipulation: Drug, chemical or physical manipulation is the use of substances and methods that modify, attempt to modify or can reasonably modify the integrity and validity of the urine samples used in the doping controls, including, inter alia, the catheterisation, substitution and/or alteration of the urine, the inhibition of renal excretion, in particular by means of the probenedate and its compounds In this case, the patient has been informed of the effects of the test. In particular by the use of bromantan and the modification of the testosteron/epittestosterone ratio, in particular by the use of epittestosterone.

* Prohibited substance if administered by intravenous injection.

Success or failure to use a banned substance or method is not essential. It is sufficient for the substance or method to be used or attempted to be used for the infringement to be considered consummated.

III. Classes of substances subject to certain restrictions:

A. Alcohol: In agreement with the international sports federations and the responsible authorities, tests may be carried out on ethanol. The results can carry sanctions.

B. Marijuana: According to international sports federations and responsible authorities, tests may be carried out on the components of cannabis (such as marijuana and hashish). The results can carry sanctions.

C. Local anesthetics: The injection of local anesthetics is permitted under the following conditions:

a) Use bupicaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, procaine, etc., but not cocaine. Vasoconstrictor agents (e.g., adrenaline) may be used in conjunction with local anesthetics;

b) practice only local or intra-articular injections;

(c) only where the application is medically justified; the file containing the diagnosis, the dose and the method of administration shall be submitted in writing to the medical authority. competent before the competition or immediately if the substance was administered during the competition.

D. Corticosteroids: Use of corticosteroids is prohibited unless:

A. In local application (atrial, dermatological and ophthalmological), but not by rectal route;

B. by inhalation;

C. by intra-articular or local injection.

Any team doctor who wishes to administer corticorteroids by local or intra-articular injection or by inhalation, a competitor must notify him in writing before the competition to the competent medical authority.

E. Beta-blockers: beta-blockers include the following examples:

Acebutolol, enemolol, atenolol, labelatol, metoprolol, nadolol, oxprenolol, propanolol, sotalol and related substances.

According to the regulations of the international sports federations, tests will be carried out in certain sports, at the discretion of the responsible authorities.

List of examples of banned substances

Attention: This is not an exhaustive list of banned substances. Numerous substances which are not listed in this list are considered to be prohibited under the name 'related substances'.

Stimulants:

Amineptin, anfepramone, amifenazole, amphetamine, bromantan, caffeine, catin, cocaine, cropropamide, crotetamide, ephedrine, etamivan, ethylanfetamine, etilephrine, fencafamin, phenethyline, fenfluramine, heptaminol, methylenedioxyamphetamine, mefenorex, mephentermine, mesocarbo, ethanfetamine, methoxifenamine, methylefedrine, methylphenidate, nicetamide, norfenfluramine, parahydroxyamphetamine, pemoline, pentetrazole, fendimethazine, phentermine, phenylpropanolamine, foledrine, pipradol, prolinane, propylexedrine, pseudoephedrine, salbutamol, salmeterol, strychnina, terbutaline.

Narcotics:

Dextomoramide, diamorphine (heroin), hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, pentazocine, pethidine.

Anabolic Agents:

Boldenone, clenbuterol, clostebol, danazol, dehydromethyltestosterone, dehydroepindrostestrost (DHEA), dehydrotestosterone, drostanolone, fenoterol, fluoxysterone, formebolone, mesterolone, methandienone, methenolone, metandriol, methyltestosterone, mibolerone, nandrolone, noretandrolone, oxandrolone, oxysterone, oxymetholone, salbutamol, salmeterol, stanozolol, terbutaline, testosterone, braid.

Diuretics:

Acetazolamide, etacrinic acid, bendroflumetiazide, bumetanide, canrenone, chlortalidone, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, mersalil, spironolactone, trianterene.

masking agents:

Broman, epittestosterone, probenedate.

Peptide Hormones:

ACTH, erythropoietin (EPO), hCG, HGH.

Betablockers:

Acebutolol, alprenolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, bunolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadodol, oxprenolol, propanolol, sotalol.

D. B. HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

International settlement for the repression of the trafficking of white people. Paris 18 May 1904. "Gazette of Madrid" of 3 March 1905 and 17 March 1905

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Arrangement, which applies to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all parties to [the aforementioned Conventions, Protocol and Agreement] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Agreement] to Hong Kong. "

International Convention on the Suppression of the Trafficking in White and Closing Protocol. Paris May 4, 1910. "Gazette of Madrid" of 18 September 1912.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special. The Convention which applies to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all parties to the aforementioned Conventions, Protocol and Agreement shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the said Conventions, Protocol and Agreement to Hong Kong. "

International Convention for the Suppression of Trafficking in Women and Children. Geneva 30 September 1921. "Gazette of Madrid" of 26 February 1924.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Convention applying to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all parties to [the aforementioned Conventions, Protocol and Agreement] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Agreement] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on slavery. Geneva. 25 September 1926. "Gaceta de Madrid" of 22 December 1927

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Convention applying to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Cited Conventions and Protocol] to Hong Kong. "

Protocol to amend the Convention on Slavery signed in Geneva on 25 September 1926. New York, 7 December 1953. "Official State Gazette" of 4 January 1977

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Protocol applying to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also declares that the signature and ratification [of the said Protocol] by the Taiwan authorities on behalf of China, respectively, on 7 December 1953 and 14 December In 1955, they are illegal and therefore null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all parties to the [Conventions and Protocol cited] will be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Cited Conventions and Protocol] to Hong Kong. "

Turkmenistan, May 1, 1997. Accession.

Convention on slavery signed in Geneva on 25 September 1926 and amended by the Protocol made at the United Nations Headquarters on 7 December 1953. New York, 7 December 1953. "Gazette of Madrid" of 22 December 1927 and "Official State Gazette" of 4 January 1977

Turkmenistan, May 1, 1997. Participation.

Supplementary convention on the abolition of slavery, the slave trade and the institutions and practices analogous to slavery. Geneva, 7 September 1956. "Official State Gazette" 29 December 1967.

Turkmenistan, May 1, 1997. Accession.

China, June 10, 1997. Notification:

Confirming with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in Relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Convention applying to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China declares that the signature and ratification [of the said Supplementary Convention] by the Taiwan authorities on behalf of China, respectively, on 23 May 1957 and 28 May 1959, they are illegal and therefore null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all parties to the [Conventions and Protocol cited] will be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Cited Conventions and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

International Convention against the Taking of Rehrenes. New York, 17 December 1979. 'Official Journal of the State' of 7 July 1984.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

The Government of the People's Republic of China notified that, in accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the question of Hong Kong signed on December 19, 1984, the People's Republic of China had recovered the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Since then Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China.

This Convention has been applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 1 July 1997, and the Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for rights and obligations. (a) international agreements on the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

"That the reservation to Article 16, paragraph 1, of the present Convention that the People's Republic of China made shall also apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" Which, in accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the The United Kingdom Government will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the Government of the United Kingdom shall cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Hong Kong Convention. "

D. C. TURISMO.

D. D. ENVIRONMENT.

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Habitat of Aquatic Birds. Ramsar, February 2, 1971. "Official State Gazette" of 20 August 1982.

Georgia. 7 February 1997. Accession, entry into force on 7 June 1997.

"In accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, Georgia designates the following wetlands: Wetlands of Kolkheti Central and Swamps Ispani to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance."

Bahamas. 7 February 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 7 June 1997.

"In accordance with Article 2 of the Convention, the Bahamas designates the following wetland to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance: Inagua National Park."

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

" The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as the Habitat of Aquatic Birds (hereinafter referred to as the Convention), the instrument of accession to which the Government of the Republic deposited Popular with China on March 31, 1992 and currently applied to Hong Kong, it will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997. Meanwhile, the Government of the People's Republic of China declares that the Mai Po swamps of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be the wetland designated by the People's Republic of China in the Wetlands of Importance list. International.

In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations of the Parties to the Convention. "

Protocol of amendment of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Habitat of Aquatic Birds. Paris, 3 December 1982. 'Official Journal of the State' of 14 July 1987.

Georgia. 7 February 1997. Accession, entry into force on 7 June 1997.

Bahamas. 7 February 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 7 June 1997.

China. 9 June 1997. Notification:

" The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as the Habitat of Aquatic Birds (hereinafter referred to as the Convention), the instrument of accession to which the Government of the Republic deposited Popular with China on March 31, 1992 and currently applied to Hong Kong, it will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997. Meanwhile, the Government of the People's Republic of China declares that the Mai Po swamps of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be the wetland designated by the People's Republic of China in the Wetlands of Importance list. International.

In this context, the Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for the international rights and obligations of the Parties to the Convention. "

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Vienna, 22 March 1985. 'Official Journal of the State' of 16 November 1988.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The [Vienna Convention], to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded on 11 September 1989, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the implementation of the Conventions, the Protocol and the Amendment to the Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong. '

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Amendment] to Hong Kong. '

Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Montreal, 16 September 1987. 'Official Journal of the State' of 17 March 1989.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The aforementioned Montreal Protocol will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement: The provisions of Article 5 of the [cited Montreal Protocol] shall not apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the implementation of the Conventions, the Protocol and the Amendment to the Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong. '

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Amendment] to Hong Kong. '

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Elimination. Basel, 22 March 1989. 'Official Journal of the State' of 22 September 1994.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The Basel Convention, which was ratified by the People's Republic of China on 17 December 1991, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the [the Basel Convention], appoints the Director of the Department of Environmental Protection of the Government of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong as the competent authority for the purposes of that Article.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the implementation of the Conventions, the Protocol and the Amendment to the Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong. '

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Amendment] to Hong Kong. '

Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (published in the "Official State Gazette" of 17 March 1989) adopted in London on 29 June 1990. 'Official Journal of the State' of 14 July 1992.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The amendment will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the implementation of the Conventions, the Protocol and the Amendment to the Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong. '

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Conventions, Protocol and Amendment] to Hong Kong. '

Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transfrontier Context. Espoo (Finland), 25 February 1991. 'Official Gazette of the State' number 261 of 31 October 1997.

Statements and reservations:

Declaration of Austria at the time of ratification:

" The Republic of Austria declares, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 15 of the Convention, that it accepts as binding the two forms of dispute settlement referred to in that paragraph in relation to any Party that accept an obligation with respect to one or two forms of dispute settlement. "

Declaration of Bulgaria at the time of ratification:

" The Republic of Bulgaria declares that, in respect of an unresolved dispute in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 15, it accepts as binding the following two forms of solution in relation to any Party that accept the same obligation:

a) Submission of the controversy to the International Court of Justice;

(b) Arbitration in accordance with the procedure laid down in Appendix VII. '

Statements made by the European Community at the time of the deposit of its instrument of approval:

1. Declaration by the European Community on the scope of its powers under Article 17.5 of the Espoo Convention (Finland) on the Assessment of the Impact on the Environment in a Transfrontier Context.

" In the field covered by the Espoo Convention, Council Directive 85 /337/EEC of 27 June 1985, which is attached to this declaration, is applicable. It allows the Community to comply with most of the obligations imposed by the Espoo Convention. Member States are responsible for the fulfilment of the obligations arising out of the Espoo Convention which are not currently governed by Community law and, more specifically, by Directive 85 /337/EEC. The Community stresses that Directive 85 /337/EC does not cover the application of the Espoo Convention between the Community, on the one hand, and the States Parties to the Espoo Convention which are not members of the Community, on the other hand. The Community shall inform the depositary of any future amendment to Directive 85 /337/EEC.

It follows from the foregoing that the Community, within the limits set above, is competent to enter into binding commitments on its own behalf with non-member countries which are parties to the Convention. Espoo. "

2. Declaration on other aspects of the application of the Convention:

" The European Community reiterates the statement it made at the time of the signing of the Convention. In fact, it is understood that the Member States of the Community, in their mutual relations, shall apply the Convention in accordance with the internal rules of the Community, including those of the Euratom Treaty, and without prejudice

the

appropriate amendments to these rules.

The European Community considers that, if the information to the public from the originating Party takes place when the environmental impact assessment documentation is available, the information to the Party concerned by the Originating party shall be at least at the same time.

The Community considers that the Convention implies that each Party must ensure, within its territory, that the public is provided with the documentation of the impact assessment on the environment, that it is informed and that its observations. '

In accordance with Article 18.3, the Convention shall enter into force for the European Community on the ninetieth day after the date of the deposit of its instrument, i.e. 22 September 1997.

Protocol to the Convention on long-distance transboundary air pollution of 1979 on the fight against emissions of volatile organic compounds and their transboundary flows. Geneva, 18 November 1991. 'Official Gazette of the State', number 225 of 19 September 1997.

Statements and reservations:

Statements made in accordance with Article 2.2 of the Protocol (unless otherwise stated, the declarations were made at the time of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession).

Austria

Statement made at the time of signature and confirmed at the time of ratification:

' In relation to Article 2 (fundamental obligations), Austria is declared bound by the provisions of paragraph 2 (a). In addition, Austria chooses the year 1988 as the reference year for the purposes of paragraph 2. (a)

Belgium

At the time of signing:

Belgium undertakes to reduce its national annual emissions of VOCs by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of the 1988 levels (Article 2 (2) (a)).

Bulgaria

At the time of signing:

" Pursuant to Article 2 (2) (c), Bulgaria declares that it will take, at the first and the earliest, effective measures to achieve at least, at the latest in 1999, its national annual emissions of VOC do not exceed 1988 levels. "

Canada

At the time of signing:

" Under Article 2 (2) of the Protocol, Canada is pleased to inform the other Parties to this Protocol that it chooses option (b) among the three available modalities. Year of reference: 1988. '

Denmark

At the time of signing:

"Denmark declares that it will reduce its national annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of 1985."

European Community

At the time of signing:

The European Economic Community, having regard in particular to the alternatives available to its Member States pursuant to Article 2.2 of the Protocol, declares that its obligations under the Protocol in respect of the objectives of reducing VOC emissions may not exceed the sum of the obligations incurred by the Member States which have ratified the Protocol. '

Finland

At the time of signing:

"Finland declares that it intends to reduce its national annual emissions of VOC by at least 30 per 100, based on the levels of 1988."

France

At the time of signing:

" The French Republic undertakes to reduce its national annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of the 1988 levels (Article 2 (2) (a)).

Germany

At the time of signing:

"Germany specifies that it shall reduce its national annual emissions of VOC by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of the 1988 levels, in accordance with Article 2 (2) (a)."

Greece

At the time of signing:

' Pursuant to Article 2 (2) (c), Greece declares that it will take, at the first and the first time, effective measures to achieve at least, at the latest in 1999, its national annual emissions of VOC do not exceed 1988 levels. "

Hungary

At the time of signing:

"The Republic of Hungary shall monitor and reduce its national annual emissions of VOC or its cross-border flows in accordance with Article 2 (2) (c) of the Protocol."

Italy

At the time of signing:

" Italy declares its intention to comply with the requirements of Article 2.1 of the Protocol in the form specified in Article 2 (2) (a), as well as its intention to mark 1990 as a reference year for the purposes of the reduction. "

Liechtenstein

At the time of signing:

"As a basis for reducing its annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, Liechtenstein will take the 1984 levels."

Luxembourg

At the time of signing:

" Luxembourg undertakes to reduce its national annual emissions of VOCs by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of the 1990 levels (Article 2 (2) (a)).

Netherlands

Statement made at the time of signature and confirmed at the time of acceptance:

"The Netherlands declares that they intend to reduce their national annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100, based on the 1988 levels."

Norway

At the time of signing:

" The Government of Norway intends to comply with the obligations of the COV Protocol as specified in Article 2 (2) (b). Norway will take the year 1989 as the basis for the reductions.

According to the current forecast of VOC emissions, the total reduction of VOC in Norway will be in the order of 20 per 100 between now and 1999.

Norway will apply equivalent measures based on the best available techniques that are economically visible, both inside and outside the ZGOT.

The Government of Norway shall fulfil its obligations in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Norway under the Protocol, in accordance with international law. "

Portugal

At the time of signing:

"By virtue of paragraph 2 (a) of Article 2, Portugal declares that it shall monitor and reduce its national annual emissions of VOC or its cross-border flows in accordance with the form specified in that Article."

Spain

At the time of signing:

"The Government of the Kingdom of Spain declares that it accepts the commitment expressed in Article 2.2 (a) to reduce its national annual emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, on the basis of the 1988 levels."

Sweden

At the time of signing:

"Sweden declares that it intends to reduce its national annual emissions of VOCs by at least 30 per 100, based on the levels of 1988."

At the time of ratification:

"Sweden declares that it intends to reduce its national annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, based on the 1988 levels."

Switzerland

At the time of signing:

"As a basis for reducing its annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100 by 1999, Switzerland will take the 1984 levels."

Ukraine

At the time of signing:

[The Government of Ukraine] signs [the said Protocol] under the conditions set out in Article 2 (2) (b) of the Protocol.

In doing so, the Government of Ukraine provides that the following tropospheric ozone management (ZGOT) areas located in Ukraine should be included in Annex I to the Protocol:

ZGOT number 1: The regions of Poltava, Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhie, Donetsk, Lugantsk, Nikolayev and Jerson (194,300 square kilometers).

ZGOT number 2: The regions of Lvov, Ternopol, Ivano, Frankovsk and Zakarpatia (62,300 square kilometers).

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Statement made at the time of signature and confirmed at the time of ratification:

"[The UK Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland states] that it intends to reduce its national annual VOC emissions by at least 30 per 100, based on the 1988 levels."

United States of America

At the time of signing:

" In accordance with Article 2 (2) of the Protocol, the Government of the United States of America specifies that the 1984 emission levels are the basis for their VOC reductions under this Protocol. (a) Article 2 (2) (a). '

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. New York, 9 May 1992. Official Gazette of the State of 1 February 1994.

South Africa. August 29, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 November 1997.

Yugoslavia. 3 September 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 2 December 1997.

Amendment to the Montreal Protocol Relating to Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (published in the "Official State Gazette" of 17 March, 15 November and 28 February 1990), adopted at the Fourth Meeting of the Parties of the Montreal Protocol, held in Copenhagen from 23 to 25 November 1992. 'Official Journal of the State' of 15 September 1995.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Amendment], which applies to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all Parties to [the said Amendment] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Amendment] to Hong Kong. '

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries Affected by Severe Drought Or Desertification in Particular in Africa. Paris, 17 June 1994. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 February 1997.

Kuwait. June 27, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 25 September 1997, with the following statement:

" With respect to the State of Kuwait, any additional regional application annex or any amendment to a regional application annex shall only enter into force at the time of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or adherence to the same. "

Barbados. May 14, 1997. Accession.

Namibia. 16 May 1997. Ratification.

Granada. May 28, 1997. Accession.

Cameroon. May 29, 1997. Ratification.

Austria. 2 June 1997. Accession with the following statement:

" The Republic of Austria declares, in accordance with Article 28 of the Convention, that it accepts the two dispute settlement procedures referred to in paragraph 2 as binding in relation to any Party that accepts an obligation relating to one or both of those means of dispute settlement. '

Iceland. 3 June 1997. Accession.

Antigua and Barbuda. June 6, 1997. Ratification.

D. E. SALES.

European Social Charter. Turin, 18 October 1961. 'Official Journal of the State' of 26 June 1980.

Poland. June 25, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 25 July 1997, with the following statement:

In accordance with Article 20 of the Charter, the Republic of Poland is considered bound by the following provisions of the Charter:

Article 1. Right to work (paragraphs 1-4, all).

Article 2. Right to a level playing field (paragraphs 1, 3-5).

Article 3. Right to safety and hygiene at work (paragraphs 1-3, all).

Article 4. Right to equitable remuneration (paragraphs 2-5).

Article 5. Union law.

Article 6. Right of collective bargaining (paragraphs 1-3).

Article 7. Right of children and adolescents to protection (paragraphs 2, 4, 6-10).

Article 8. Right of workers to protection (paragraphs 1-4, all).

Article 9. Right to vocational guidance.

Article 10. Right to vocational training (paragraphs 1-2).

Article 11. Right to health protection (paragraphs 1-3, all).

Article 12. Right to social security (parra fos 1-4, all).

Article 13. Right to social and medical care (paragraphs 2 and 3).

Article 14. Right to the benefits of social services (paragraph 1).

Article 15. Right of physically or mentally handicapped persons to vocational training and to professional and social rehabilitation (paragraphs 1-2, all).

Article 16. The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection.

Article 17. The right of mothers and children to social and economic protection.

Article 18. Right to pursue an activity in the territory of other Contracting Parties (paragraph 4).

Article 19. The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1-10, all).

E. LEGAL

E. A. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT.

E. B. PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL RIGHT.

E. C. PRIVATE CIVIL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW.

Convention Suppressing The Requirement of Legalization of Foreign Public Documents. The Hague, 5 October 1961. 'Official Journal of the State' of 25 September 1978, 17 October 1978, 19 January 1979 and 20 September 1984.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 11 August 1997. Notification in accordance with Article 15 of the Convention:

"The authorities responsible for issuing the apostille in addition to the Ministry of Justice are the 27 Courts of First Instance of the Republic of Macedonia."

El Salvador. October 3, 1997. The competent authority provided for in Article 3 of the Convention is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of El Salvador.

Andorra. 1 October 1997. The authorities responsible for issuing the apostille are:

" 1. The Ministry of External Relations.

2. The Ministry of Interior.

3. The Minister of the Presidency. "

Barbados. 15 September 1997. Modifies the list of competent authorities to issue the apostille:

" General Solicitor.

Deputy Solicitor-General. Register of the Supreme Court.

Registrar of Corporate Affairs.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol. "

China. June 13, 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Convention abolishing the requirement of legalisation in foreign public documents, made in The Hague on 5 October 1961 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which designates the Government of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, which currently applies to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

In accordance with Article 6 of the Convention, it designates each of the following as the competent authorities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to issue the certificates referred to in paragraph 1 of the Article 3 of the Convention in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: The Administrative Secretary, the Registrar of the High Court, the Deputy Secretary of the High Court and the Deputy Registrar of the High Court.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect on 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Conflicts of Laws in the Form of Testamentary Provisions. The Hague, 5 October 1961. "Official State Gazette" of 17 August 1988.

China. June 13, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984 (in The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Convention on the Conflicts of Laws in the Form of Testamentary Provisions, made in The Hague on October 5, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which designates the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and currently applicable to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

In accordance with Article 9 of the Convention, the Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right, as an exception to Article 1 (3) of the Convention, for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to determine according to the lex fori the place where the testator has its domicile.

As far as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is concerned, in accordance with Article 9 of the Convention, the place where the testator has its domicile shall be determined in accordance with the lex fori.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect on 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Convention on Consent for Marriage, Minimum Age for Contracting Marriage and Registration of the Same. New York, 10 December 1962. "Official State Gazette" of 29 May 1969.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Conventions cited], which apply to Hong Kong today, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China makes the following statement:

1. The Government of the People's Republic of China understands that Article 1.2 of the [Convention on Consent for Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Records of Marriage] does not require legislative action to be taken when in The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region does not yet have such legislation, for the celebration of marriage in the absence of one of the parties.

2. The signing by the Taiwan authorities on behalf of China on April 4, 1963 of the [Convention on Consent for Marriage, Minimum Age to Contract Marriage and Records of Same] is illegal, null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [aforementioned Conventions] will be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions] to Hong Kong. '

Convention on the Notification or Transfer of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters. The Hague, 15 November 1965. 'Official Journal of the State' of 25 August 1987 and 13 April 1989.

China. June 13, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Republic of China China will regain the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997, with effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and enjoy a a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which will be the responsibility of the Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

In this regard, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Convention on the Notification or Transfer Abroad of Judicial or Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, made on 15 November 1965 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), in which it is designated depository to the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in respect of which the Government of the People's Republic of China deposited its instrument of accession on 3 May 1991, it shall apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect since 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 8 of the Convention, it states that the form of notification referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be used in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong only when the document is due notified to a national of the State from which the document originates.

2. In accordance with Article 18 of the Convention, it designates the Administrative Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the other authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

3. It designates the Secretary of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the authority for the purposes of Articles 6 and 9 of the Convention.

4. In accordance with Article 10 (b) and (c) of the Convention, documents to be notified through official channels shall be accepted in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only by the central authority or by the another designated authority, and only when they emanate from judicial, consular or diplomatic officials of other Contracting States.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984, the The United Kingdom Government will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect on 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Obtaining of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters. The Hague, 18 March 1970. "Official State Gazette" of 25 August 1987.

Poland. 22 October 1996. Notification in accordance with Article 42 of the Convention:

The Government of the Republic of Poland has corrected the text of the English translation of the declarations submitted by the Republic of Poland in relation to the following articles:

"Article 2 (1):" The central authority designated to receive the rogatory commissions from a judicial authority of another Contracting State shall be the Ministry of Justice. "

Article 8: "The authority designated to issue a prior authorization shall be the Ministry of Justice."

Articles 24 and 27.a): "In addition to the central authority, other authorities designated to receive rogatory commissions shall be the courts of voivodship. ""

China. June 13, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter: The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Convention on the obtaining of evidence abroad in civil or commercial matters, done at The Hague on 18 March 1970 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which designates the Government of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, which currently applies to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. In relation to the provisions of Article 16 of the Convention, the diplomatic or consular agent of the other Contracting State shall not be permitted to obtain evidence from nationals of the People's Republic of China or a third State in the Region. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

2. Declares, in accordance with Article 23 of the Convention, that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall not implement any rogatory commissions which are subject to the procedure referred to as "pre-trial discovery of documents". For the purposes of the previous declaration, the letters rogatory for the procedure of "pre-trial discovery of documents" shall comprise all the letters rogatory in which a person is requested:

1) To declare that documents corresponding to a procedure referred to by the rogatory commission are or have been in their possession, in their custody or in their possession; or

2) To present any other document other than the specific documents specified in the rogatory commission because, in the judgment of the requested authority, they are or may be in their possession, in their custody or in their possession.

3. In accordance with Article 24 of the Convention, it designates the Secretary of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the other competent authority to receive the rogatory commissions for execution in the Region Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; in accordance with Article 17 of the Convention, designates the Administrative Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the competent authority for the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong.

4. In accordance with Articles 4 and 33 of the Convention, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall not accept rogatory commissions drawn up in French.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect on 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

South Africa. July 8, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 6 September 1997:

The Republic of South Africa made the following reservations, designation of authorities and declarations:

" 1. Reservations.

The Republic of South Africa excludes, for the purposes of Article 33 of the Convention, the following:

(a) The application of the provisions of Article 4 (2) of the Convention, under which the rogatory commissions shall be accepted in French; and

(b) The application of the provisions of Articles 15 and 16 of Chapter II of the Convention.

2. Designation of authorities.

The Republic of South Africa designates:

(a) to the Director-General of the Department of Justice as the central authority, for the purposes of Article 2 of the Convention and as the competent authority referred to in Article 8 of the Convention; and

(b) The competent division of the Supreme Court of South Africa as the competent authority referred to in Articles 17 and 18 of the Convention.

3. Declarations.

The Republic of South Africa makes the following declarations under the Convention:

(a) For the purposes of Article 4 (4) of the Convention, letters rogatory may be sent to the central authority in any of the following languages, in addition to English: Sepedi, sesotho, setreq, siswati, tshivenda, xitsonga, afrikaans, inindebele, isixhosa e isizulu.

(b) Members of the judicial staff of the requesting authority of another Contracting State may, after authorization by the competent authority referred to in Article 8 of the Convention, be present in the execution of a (a) the Commission's request for a decision

(c) No evidence may be obtained in accordance with Article 17 of the Convention without the prior authorisation of the competent authority referred to in that Article.

(d) The Commissioner authorised to obtain evidence pursuant to Article 17 of the Convention may, in accordance with Article 18 of the Convention, request from the competent authority referred to in that Article to obtain the (a) tests by compulsion, the compulsion measures to be carried out and establishing the South African right for use in its internal procedures.

(c) In accordance with Article 23, the rogatory commissions issued in order to obtain the "pre-trial discovery of documents" procedure known in the countries of Common Law shall not be executed. "

Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Hague, 25 October 1980. "Official State Gazette" of 24 August 1987.

Germany. 2 September 1997. Amendment of the central authority:

" Der Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof

Neuenburger Strasse 15

10969 Berlin. "

China. June 13, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter: The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Subtraction of Minors, made in The Hague on 25 October 1980 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which designates the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands The Netherlands, which is currently under application to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. In accordance with Article 42 of the Convention, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall not be required to bear any of the costs referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 26 of the Convention as a result of which the the participation of lawyers or legal advisers or judicial proceedings, except in so far as they are covered by their system of free legal assistance.

2. In accordance with Article 6 of the Convention, it designates the Secretary of Justice of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the central authority for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 16, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984, the The United Kingdom Government will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect on 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Finland. February 26, 1997. Information note to reservations made by Venezuela:

The Finnish Government has taken note that at the time of the ratification, on 16 October 1996, of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980), The Republic Of Venezuela Has Made The Following: following reservations:

" All communications will be written in Spanish. The Republic of Venezuela shall not be obliged to pay the costs referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 26. "

The Finnish Government cannot accept these reserves, in so far as they are incompatible with Article 24 (2) or Article 24 (3), Article 26 (3) and Article 42 (1) of the Convention.

According to paragraph 1 of Article 24, any request, communication or other document shall be sent in its original language to the central authority of the requested State and accompanied by a translation into the official language or one of the official languages of that State or, where that translation is difficult to make, a translation in French or English.

According to paragraph 2.o of Article 24, a Contracting State may, when making the reservation provided for in Article 42, object to the use either of the French or of the English, in any request, communication or other document addressed to its Central Authority. Taking into account the spirit and the letter of this provision, the Finnish Government considers that the reservation made by the Republic of Venezuela, which excludes the use of English and French in cases in which a Spanish translation is difficult to make, is not authorised under the terms of paragraph 2 or Article 24, paragraph 1 or Article 42.

In addition, the reservation appears to require that all communications, including the original documents transmitted to the central authority of Venezuela, must be in Spanish, whereas pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Article 24, the documents shall be sent in their original language and accompanied by a translation into the official language or one of the official languages of that State (or where such translation is difficult to carry out, either in French or in English). This requirement, implicitly contained in the reservation, is not only incompatible with Article 24 but also, in most cases, impossible to respect in cases where the original documents which, pursuant to paragraph 1, are to be sent to the requested State, have not been written in Spanish.

Under paragraph 3 of Article 26, a Contracting State may make the reservation according to which it is only obliged to pay the expenses referred to in paragraph 2, relating to the participation of a lawyer or a legal adviser, or court costs where those costs can be covered according to their legal and legal assistance system. However, the reservation made by the Republic of Venezuela seems to indicate that, in the application of the Convention, Venezuela would not pay the expenses mentioned above under any circumstances, even in the cases where these expenses could be be covered eventually by the Venezuelan system of legal and judicial assistance.

The Finnish Government considers that this reservation is incompatible with paragraph 3 of Article 26 and paragraph 1 of Article 42 of the Convention.

In conclusion, the Finnish Government states that as far as Finland is concerned, these reserves may not be invoked by the Republic of Venezuela to the extent that this would be incompatible with the provisions of the Convention. above.

This declaration should not be construed as an obstacle to the entry into force of the Convention between Finland and the Republic of Venezuela.

Convention on the Judicial Competition and the Enforcement of Judicial Resolutions in Civil or Commercial Matters. Lugano, 16 September 1988. 'Official Journal of the State' of 20 October 1994.

Belgium. July 31, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 1 October 1997.

Greece. July 11, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 1 September 1997, with the following statement:

" Greece declares, pursuant to Article 1ter of Protocol No 1 annexed to the Convention, that it reserves the right not to recognize or execute the decisions given in the other States Parties when the jurisdiction of the body The Court of Justice of the European Court of Justice of the European Court of Justice of the European Court of Justice of the European Union, of the Court of Justice of the European Union,

Convention on the Protection of the Child and Cooperation on International Adoption. The Hague, 29 May 1993. "Official State Gazette" of 1 August 1995.

Sweden. May 28, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 1 September 1997, with the following declarations:

" The Government of Sweden declares, in accordance with Article 22.4, that only children who are habitually resident in Sweden may be adopted if the functions of the central authorities are public authorities or bodies accredited under Chapter III.

In accordance with Article 13 of the Convention:

The Swedish National Board of International Adoption (NIA) shall be the central authority referred to in Article 6.1 and shall carry out the functions which the Convention imposes on those authorities, unless otherwise specified in a legal provision.

Swedish law provides that the applications referred to in Article 14 of the Convention shall be addressed to the Social Welfare Committee of the municipality in which the applicant is resident.

The Social Welfare Committee:

a) It shall draw up reports in accordance with Article 15.1 of the Convention.

b) examine the matters relating to the agreements in accordance with Article 17 (c) of the Convention.

c) Take measures in accordance with Article 21 of the Convention.

When you contract to process adoption to an accredited body, this:

(a) In accordance with Article 15.2 of the Convention, it shall submit the reports referred to in Article 15.1.

(b) In accordance with Article 16.2 of the Convention, it shall receive the reports referred to in Article 16.1.

(c) Adopt the measures which, in accordance with Articles 18 to 20 of the Convention, are to be adopted by the Central Authority.

Accredited organisms are:

-Forbundet Adoptionscentrum (AC).

(Adoptions Center/Swedish Society for International Protection of Children).

P.O. Box 1520, S-1722 Sundbuberg.

-Familieforeningen for Internationell Adoption (FFIA).

(Family Association for International Adoption).

Paragraph 12027, S-40241 Goteborg.

-Bermen Framfor Allt-Adoptioner (FBA-A).

(Children first and foremost-Adoption).

Kronhusgatan 16, S-4 11 05 Göteborg.

-Barnens vanner-Internationell adoptionsforening (BV).

(Swedish friends of children, international adoption society).

Nygatan 35 D, S-941 33 Pitea.

-Adoptions-Gruppen Skaraborg (AGA).

Paragraph 177, S-522 24 Tidaholm.

-Adoption & Child Care Association (ACCA).

Paragraph 7089, S-152 05 Södertälje.

In accordance with Article 23.2 of the Convention:

The Swedish National Council for International Adoption (NIA) shall issue the certificates referred to in Article 23.1 when the adoption has taken place in Sweden or where it has been recognised in Sweden, in accordance with Article 27. of the Convention, a foreign decision of adoption. "

E. D. CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW.

Agreement on the Repressure of the Circulation Circulation. Paris, May 4, 1910. "Gazette of Madrid" of 3 September 1912.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of your sovereignty over

Hong Kong as of July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [cited Convention, Protocols and Arrangements], which apply to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Convention, Protocols and Settlement] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the Kingdom of the Republic of China United will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention, Protocols and Arrangements] to Hong Kong. '

International Convention for the Repressure of the Circulation and Traffic of Obscenent Publications. Geneva, 12 September 1923. "Gazette of Madrid" of 30 September 1924.

China. June 10, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [cited Convention, Protocols and Arrangements] that apply to Hong Kong today will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement and reservation:

1. In accordance with Article 3 of the [International Convention for the Suppression of Movement and Trafficking in Obscene Publications], the Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is appointed as the Secretary of the Government of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. judicial authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the transmission of rogatory commissions relating to offences provided for by the Convention.

2. It shall not be bound by the provisions of Article 15 of the [International Convention for the Suppression of Movement and Trafficking in obscene Publications].

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Convention, Protocols and Settlement] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention, Protocols and Arrangements] to Hong Kong. '

Protocol on Arbitral Clauses. Geneva, 24 September 1923. "Gazette of Madrid" of 8 May 1926.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the United Kingdom Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Protocol to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Execution of Foreign Arbitration Lauds. Geneva, 26 September 1927. "Gazette of Madrid" of 29 May 1930.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the United Kingdom Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

European Convention on Extradition. Paris, 13 December 1957. 'Official Journal of the State' of 8 June 1982.

Estonia. 4 November 1993. Signature.

April 28, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997, with the following declarations:

1) In accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that the term "national" within the meaning of that Convention refers to nationals of the Republic of Estonia;

2) In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia reserves the right to refuse the extradition of one of its nationals where it has not expressed its consent to the extradition;

3) In accordance with Article 23 of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that the applications and its annexes submitted to the Republic of Estonia shall be accompanied by a translation into English.

Latvia. 30 October 1996. Signature.

May 2, 1997. Ratification, with the following statement:

In compliance with Chapter 6 (1) of the 1957 Convention of Extradition, the Republic of Latvia specifies that, within the meaning of this Convention, the citizens of the Republic of Latvia are understood as 'nationals' the non-citizens who are subject to the law on the condition of the former citizens of the Soviet Union who are not citizens of Latvia or any other State.

Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Sentences. New York, June 10, 1958. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 July 1977.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

The [Convention cited], to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded on 22 January 1987, will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement: The Convention will apply in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only to the recognition and enforcement of the arbitral judgments handed down in Hong Kong. territory of another Contracting State.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations under the implementation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Convention.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention] to Hong Kong. '

European Convention on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters. Strasbourg, 20 April 1959. 'Official Journal of the State' of 17 September 1982.

Estonia. 28 April 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997, with the following declarations:

(1) In accordance with Article 23 (1) and Article 2 of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia reserves the right to refuse assistance if the application relates to a fact which does not constitute a criminal offence. This is the law of the European Union.

2) In accordance with Article 5 (1) of the Convention, the Republic declares that it shall only execute letters rogatory for the registration or seizure of goods under the conditions laid down in Article 5 (1) (a) and (c) of paragraph 1. Article 5;

3) In accordance with Article 7 (3) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that the summons to appear for a defendant in Estonian territory shall be for at least 40 days. before the date of the view;

4) In accordance with Article 15 (6) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that a copy of the letters rogatory sent directly to its authorities shall be sent to the Ministry of Justice. judicial;

5) In accordance with Article 16 (2) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that applications and documents annexed to the authorities of Estonia must be accompanied by a translation into English;

6. In accordance with Article 23 (1) of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia shall provide the information referred to in Article 22 only on a specific request;

7) In accordance with Article 24 of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that for the purposes of this Convention, the judicial authorities of Estonia shall be the courts, the State Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Lithuania. 17 April 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 16 July 1997, with the following reservations and declarations:

In relation to Article 2 of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania reserves the right not to attend a request when it refers to:

(a) An infringement that is not classified as a "crime" or punishable as such under Lithuanian law;

(b) An infringement in respect of which criminal proceedings have been initiated in the Republic of Lithuania or in a third State;

c) An infringement in respect of which the authorities of the Lithuanian Republic have refused to initiate a criminal procedure or have suspended it.

In relation to Article 13 of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania declares that certificates and information relating to a criminal record shall be communicated only to the extent that such records refer to a person against whom a criminal procedure has been initiated.

With regard to Article 5 (1) of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania reserves the right to make the execution of the letters rogatory which have as its purpose the registration or an embargo of goods subject to the conditions referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of that provision.

In relation to Article 15 (6) of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania shall only provide assistance when the rogatory commissions are sent directly to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania.

With regard to Article 16 (2) of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania reserves the right to provide that applications and documents annexed to it shall be sent in Lithuanian or accompanied by a translation into one of the the official languages of the Council of Europe and that, if this is not done, the Republic of Lithuania will require compensation for all costs incurred by the translation.

With regard to Article 24 of the Convention, the Republic of Lithuania declares that, for the purposes of the Convention, the following judicial authorities are considered to be the judicial authorities: The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Lithuania. General of the Republic of Lithuania, the Tri-States of Lithuania, with the exception of the Constitutional Court.

European Convention on the Transmission of Procedure in Criminal Matters. Strasbourg, 15 May 1972. 'Official Journal of the State' of 10 November 1988.

Estonia. 28 April 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997, with the following reservations and declarations:

1) According to paragraph 2 of Article 18 of the Convention, the Republic of Estonia declares that the application and its annexes to the Estonian authorities must be accompanied by an English translation;

2) According to Article 41 and point (e) of Annex I to the Convention, the Republic of Estonia does not accept the second sentence of Article 25 of the Convention;

3) According to Article 41 and point (g) of Annex I to the Convention, the Republic of Estonia shall not apply Articles 30 and 31 of the Convention, in respect of an act whose sanction, in accordance with its own law and that of the other State, is exclusive competence of the administrative authority.

Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition. Strasbourg, 15 October 1975. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 June 1985.

Estonia. May 3, 1996. Signature.

April 28, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997.

Latvia. 30 October 1996. Signature.

May 2, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 31 July 1997.

Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters. Strasbourg, 17 March 1978. "Official State Gazette" of 2 August 1991.

Estonia. 4 November 1993. Signature.

April 28, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997.

Lithuania. 9 November 1994. Signature.

April 17, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 16 July 1997.

Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition. Strasbourg, 17 March 1978. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 June 1985.

Estonia. May 3, 1996. Signature.

April 28, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 27 July 1997.

Latvia. 30 October 1996. Signature.

May 2, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 31 July 1997, with the following statement:

In accordance with Article 9 (2) of the Second Additional Protocol to the 1978 Extradition Convention, the Republic of Latvia reserves the right not to accept Chapter V of the Protocol.

Protocol for the Suppression of Illicit Acts of Violence of Airports serving International Civil Aviation, complementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Illicit Acts against Aviation Security Civil. Montreal, 24 February 1988. 'Official Journal of the State' of 5 March 1992.

China. 3 June 1997. Notification.

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Republic of China People from China will regain the exercise of their sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The Protocol for the Suppression of Illicit Acts of Violence at Airports serving International Civil Aviation, made in Montreal on 24 February 1988 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Protocol'), which applies The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to apply to Hong Kong with effect from July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Protocol shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 11, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. Therefore, from that date on, the UK Government will cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Protocol to Hong Kong.

E. E. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW.

Convention-European Framework on Transfrontier Cooperation between Communities or Territorial Authorities. Madrid, 21 May 1980. 'Official Journal of the State' of 16 October 1990.

Belgium. 15 July 1997. Statements:

In application of the provisions of Article 2 (2), Belgium informs the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe that it excludes the region of Brussels capital from the scope of the said Convention-Framework and its other additional protocols.

European Charter of Local Autonomy. Strasbourg, 15 October 1985. 'Official Journal of the State' of 24 February 1989.

Ukraine. 11 September 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 1 January 1998.

Protocol on the consequences of the entry into force of the Dublin Convention on certain provisions of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement. Bonn, 26 April 1994. 'Official Journal of the State', number 163 of 9 July 1997.

Italy. August 4, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 1 October 1997.

F. Labour force

F. A. GENERAL.

F. B. SPECIFIC.

G. MARITIME

G. A. GENERALS.

Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit. Barcelona, 20 April 1921. "Gazette of Madrid" of 13 February 1930.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Declaration on the recognition of the right to the flag of States devoid of maritime littoral. Barcelona, 20 April 1921. "Gazette of Madrid" of 4 July 1929.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contigua Zone. Geneva, 29 April 1958. "Official State Gazette" of 24 December 1971.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

High Sea Convention. Geneva, 29 April 1958. "Official State Gazette" of 27 December 1971.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Continental Platform Convention. Geneva, 29 April 1958. "Official State Gazette" of 25 December 1971.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on Fishing and Conservation of Living Resources at High Sea. Geneva, 29 April 1958. "Official State Gazette" of 27 December 1971.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Montego Bay, 10 December 1982. 'Official Journal of the State' of 14 February 1997.

Chile. August 25, 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 24 September 1997, with the following interpretative statement:

1. The Republic of Chile reiterates its full statement in its declaration made on the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on 10 December 1982 as regards the legal nature sui generis and the characterization of an exclusive economic zone. It also reiterates the statement of the same date concerning the "straits used for international navigation".

2. The Republic of Chile declares that the Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed with the Republic of Argentina on 29 November 1984, which entered into force on 2 May 1985, defines the limits between the respective sovereignties on the sea, soil and subsoil of the Republic of Argentina and the Republic of Chile in the Sea of the Southern Zone, in terms of Articles 7 to 9.

3. For Part II of the Convention:

(a) Pursuant to Article 13 of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984, the Republic of Chile, in exercise of its sovereign rights, grants to the Argentine Republic the facilities for navigation, through the Chilean interior waters described in that treaty, as specified in Articles 1 to 9 of Annex 2 thereto.

In addition, the Republic of Chile declares that, under this treaty, third-flag vessels may sail unhindered by their inland waters following the routes referred to in Articles 1 and 8 of Annex 2, Subject to the Chilean regulations, I saw people.

In the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984 both Parties agree on the regime of Navigation, Practice and Piloting in the Beagle Channel, which is specified in the aforementioned article 11 to 16. The navigation provisions contained in that Annex shall replace any previous agreement on the subject matter between the Parties.

We reiterate that the navigation regimes and facilities referred to in this paragraph have been established in the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1984 with the sole purpose of facilitating the maritime communication between points and spaces. specific maritime, by way of specific routes indicated, and therefore does not apply to other existing routes in the area which are not expressly agreed.

b) The Republic of Chile reiterates the full validity and validity of Supreme Decree 416 of 1977, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which, in accordance with the principles of Article 7 of the Convention of the Sea-fully recognized by Chile, established the straight lines of base, which was reiterated by Article 11 of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984.

c) In cases where a State establishes limitations on the right of innocent passage for foreign warships, the Republic of Chile reserves the right to apply similar restrictive measures.

4. With regard to Part III of the Convention, it should be noted that, in accordance with Article 35 (c) of the Convention, the provisions of that Party do not affect the legal regime of the Strait of Magellan, since its passage is governed by long international conventions. The Treaty of Limites of 1881, a regime which is reiterated in the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984, is still in force and still in force.

In this last Treaty, in Article 10, Chile and Argentina agree the line of delimitation in the eastern end of the Strait of Magellan and agree that this delimitation in nothing alters the provisions of the Treaty of Limits of 1881, according to which, and as Chile had unilaterally declared it in 1873, that Strait is neutralized in perpetuity and assured its free navigation for the flags of all nations, in the terms that its articu V. For its part, the Argentine Republic is obliged to maintain, in any time and circumstances, the the right of vessels of all flags to sail in an expeditious and unobstructed way through their waters to and from the Strait of Magellan.

On the other hand, we reiterate that the Chilean maritime traffic to and from the north through the Strait of Le Maire enjoys the facilities established in Article 10 of Annex No. 2 of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984.

5. Bearing in mind its interest in the conservation of the resources found in its exclusive economic zone and in the area of high seas adjacent to it, the Republic of Chile considers that, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, when the the same population or associated fish stocks are located in the exclusive economic zone and in the area of high seas adjacent to it, the Republic of Chile, as a coastal State and the States fishing for those stocks in the area adjacent to its zone Exclusive economic measures must be agreed on the measures necessary for the conservation in the high seas of these populations or associated species. In the absence of such agreement, Chile reserves the right to exercise its rights under Article 116 and other provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as well as the other provisions of the Convention. International Law.

6. With reference to Part XI of the Convention and its Supplementary Agreement, Chile understands that the Authority shall, in the field of pollution prevention in exploration and exploitation activities, apply the general criterion of mining Subsea shall be subjected to standards at least equally demanding that its like of solid ground.

7. In relation to Part XV of the Convention, the Republic of Chile states that:

(a) In accordance with Article 287 of the Convention, in order of preference, the following means shall be accepted for the settlement of disputes concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention:

i) The International Court of Law of the Sea constituted in accordance with Annex VI;

(ii) A special arbitral tribunal, established in accordance with Annex VIII, for the categories of disputes specified therein, relating to fisheries, protection and preservation of the marine environment, scientific and marine and navigation, including pollution caused by ships and by discharge.

(b) In accordance with Articles 280 to 282 of the Convention, the choice of the means of dispute settlement indicated in the preceding paragraph does not affect the obligations arising out of the settlement agreements. The Republic of Chile is a party to a peaceful dispute or to contain rules for the settlement of disputes, of a general, regional or bilateral nature, in which the Republic of Chile is a party.

(c) In accordance with Article 298 of the Convention, it declares that it does not accept any of the procedures provided for in Section 2 of Part XV with respect to the disputes referred to in paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (c) of the Convention. Article 298 of the Convention ".

Benin. 16 October 1997. Ratification.

Mozambique. March 13, 1997. Ratification.

Pakistan. February 26, 1997. Ratification, with the following statement:

i) The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall, at the appropriate time, make the declarations provided for in Articles 287 and 298 in connection with the settlement of disputes.

ii) The Convention on the Law of the Sea, when dealing with transit through the territory of the State of transit, fully safeguards the sovereignty of the State of transit. Consequently, in accordance with Article 125, the rights and facilities of transit recognised to the landlocked States ensure that the sovereignty and legitimate interests of the State of transit are not infringed in any way. The exact content of the freedom of transit should therefore be agreed in each case between the State of transit and the landlocked State concerned. In the absence of such an agreement, in relation to the conditions and modalities for the exercise of the right of transit, transit through the territory of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be governed by the laws of Pakistan.

iii) The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan understands that the provisions of the Convention on the Law of the Sea do not in any way permit the conduct of military exercises or exercises by other States in the area the exclusive economic and continental shelf of any coastal State, in particular where weapons or explosives are used in them, without the consent of the coastal State concerned. "

Russian Federation. 12 March 1997. Ratification with the following statement:

The Russian Federation declares that, in accordance with Article 298 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, it does not accept the procedures provided for in Section 2 of Part XV of the Convention, (a) conduct a binding decision on disputes concerning the interpretation or application of Articles 15, 74 and 83 of the Convention concerning the delimitation of sea areas or those relating to bays or titles historical; controversies related to military activities, including military activities of ships and aircraft, of a State and disputes relating to activities aimed at enforcing legal standards in respect of the exercise of sovereign rights or jurisdiction, and disputes in respect of which the Council of Security of the United Nations exercises the functions conferred upon it by the Charter of the United Nations.

The Russian Federation, bearing in mind the Articles 309 and 310 of the Convention, states that it does not object to any statements and statements made in the past or which may be made in the future at the time of the signature, ratification or accession to the Convention, or for any other reason in relation to the Convention, which are not in line with the provisions of Article 310 of the Convention. The Russian Federation believes that such statements and statements, whatever their statement or denomination, may not exclude or modify the legal effects of the provisions of the Convention in their application to the Party in the Convention. to make such statements or statements, and for that reason the Russian Federation shall not take them into account in its relations with that Party to the Convention.

Agreement on the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982. New York, 28 July 1994. 'Official Journal of the State' of 13 February 1997 and c.e. of 7 June 1997.

Benin. 16 October 1997. Participation.

Chile. August 25, 1997. Accession.

Equatorial Guinea. July 21, 1997. Participation.

Mozambique. March 13, 1997. Accession.

Pakistan. February 26, 1997. Participation.

Philippines. July 23, 1997. Ratification.

Portugal. 3 November 1997. Ratification.

Russian Federation. 12 March 1997. Accession.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. July 25, 1997. Ratification.

G. B. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING.

G. C. POLLUTION.

International Convention on Civil Liability for Damage to Pollution from Hydrocarbons. Brussels, 29 November 1969. 'Official Journal of the State', number 58, of 8 March 1976, and number 176 of 24 July 1997.

Reporting Effective Date/Reporting Date

Australia/7 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Bahamas/April 1, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Bahrain/May 12, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Cyprus/12 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Denmark/20 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Finland/29 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

France/11 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Germany/25 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Greece/2 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Ireland/15 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Japan/May 15, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Liberia/21 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Marshall Islands/March 18, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Mexico/13 May 1997. /15 May 1998. Monaco/28 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Netherlands/20 January 1997. /15 May 1998.

Norway/16 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Oman/28 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Rep. of Korea/7 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Sweden/18 February 1997. /15 May 1998.

Switzerland/May 9, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Tunisia/12 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

United Kingdom/May 12, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Antigua and Barbuda. June 23, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 21 September 1997.

International Convention of the Constitution of an International Fund for Compensation of Damage Caused by the Pollution of Hydrocarbons. Brussels, 18 December 1971. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 March 1982 and No 176 of 24 July 1997.

Reporting Effective Date/Reporting Date

Australia/7 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Bahamas/April 1, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Bahrain/May 12, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Cyprus/12 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Denmark/20 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Finland/29 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

France/11 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Germany/25 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Greece/2 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Ireland/15 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Japan/May 15, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Liberia/21 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Marshall Islands/March 18, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Mexico/13 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

Monaco/28 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Netherlands/20 January 1997. /15 May 1998.

Norway/16 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Oman/28 April 1997. /15 May 1998.

Rep. of Korea/7 March 1997. /15 May 1998.

Sweden/18 February 1997. /15 May 1998.

Switzerland/May 9, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Tunisia/12 May 1997. /15 May 1998.

United Kingdom/May 12, 1997. /15 May 1998.

Antigua and Barbuda. June 23, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 21 September 1997.

Colombia. March 13, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 11 June 1997.

Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from the Sea by Verdant Waste and Other Materials. London, Mexico, Moscow and Washington, December 29, 1972. 'Official Journal of the State' of 10 November 1975.

Azerbaijan. 1 July 1997. Accession (Instrument deposited in London).

Protocol corresponding to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Caused by the Pollution of the Sea by Hydrocarbons. London, 19 November 1976. 'Official Journal of the State' of 4 February 1982.

Antigua and Barbuda. June 23, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 21 September 1997.

Protocol of 1992 amending the International Convention on Civil Liability, born of Damage due to Hydrocarbons Pollution, 1969. London, 27 November 1992. 'Official Journal of the State', number 225, of 20 September 1995 and 24 October 1995.

Bahamas. 1 April 1997. Accession, entry into force on 1 April 1998.

Cyprus. May 12, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 12 May 1998.

Ireland. May 15, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 15 May 1998.

Jamaica. 6 June 1997. Accession, entry into force on 6 June 1998.

Republic of Korea. 7 March 1997. Accession, entry into force on 7 March 1998.

Tunisia. January 29, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 29 January 1998.

G. D. OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH.

G. E. PRIVATE LAW.

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules in the Field of Maritime Assistance and Salvage and Followed of Signature Protocol. Brussels, 23 September 1910. "Gaceta de Madrid", December 13, 1923.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter: The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the National Congress of the People's Republic of China, provides that international agreements in which the Republic is not a party Popular from China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. Hong Kong.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on Maritime Assistance and Rescue, made in Brussels on 23 September 1910 (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention"), which currently applies to Hong Kong. Kong shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Collisions followed by a Protocol of Signature. Brussels, 23 September 1910. "Gazette of Madrid" of 12 December 1923.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Republic of China People from China will regain the exercise of their sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

In this regard, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on boarding, done on 23 September 1910 (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention"), to which the Government of the People's Republic of China acceded by the deposit of an instrument of accession on 28 September 1994 shall apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China will assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on the Knowledge of Embargo as amended by Protocol of 1968 (Brussels, 23 February 1968). Brussels, 25 August 1924. "Gaceta de Madrid", dated July 31, 1930.

Poland. April 30, 1997. Withdrawal of the reservation to Article 8 of the Protocol.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on the Knowledge of Embargo, made in Brussels on 25 August 1924, as well as the Protocols, both in Brussels on 23 February 1968 and 21 December 1979, respectively (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention" and "the Protocols"), which are currently applied to Hong Kong, shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China hereby declares, pursuant to this Article, that it has reservations as regards Article 8 of the 1968 Protocol and Article 3 of the 1979 Protocol.

Within the above limits, responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the

People's Republic of China. "

International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Criminal Competition in Matters of Collisions or other Accidents of Navigation. Brussels, 10 May 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 4 January 1954.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Criminal Competition in Matters of Collisions or Other Accidents of Navigation, signed in Brussels on 10 May 1952 (hereinafter referred to as " the Convention "), which is currently applied to Hong Kong, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statements:

1. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, not to observe the provisions of Article 1 of the Convention in the case of any vessel, if the flag State is flying the flag of the vessel has accepted, in respect of that vessel or any category of vessel to which that vessel belongs, that criminal or disciplinary proceedings are brought before the judicial or administrative authorities of the Administrative Region; Hong Kong Special.

2. In accordance with Article 4 of the Convention, the Government of the Republic of China reserves the right, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, to pursue infringements committed in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Civil Competition in Matters of Collisions. Brussels, 10 May 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 3 January 1954.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Civil Competition in the Field of Tackling, made in Brussels on 10 May 1952 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which is currently applicable to Hong Kong Kong shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Preventative Embargo of Ships of Maritime Navigation. Brussels 10 May 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 5 January 1954.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong. It will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which will be the responsibility of the Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special. "

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to the Precautionary Seizure of Ships of Maritime Navigation, signed in Brussels on 10 May 1952 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), which applies The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to apply to Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China reserves the right, in respect of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, not to apply the provisions of the Convention to warships or to ships owned by a State or which is find the service of this.

Within the above limits the liability for international rights and obligations of all parties to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Protocol amending the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules in the Matter of Knowledge of Boarding. Signed in Brussels on 25 August 1924. Brussels, 23 February 1968. Official Gazette of the State of 11 February 1984.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on the Knowledge of Embargo, made in Brussels on 25 August 1924, as well as the Protocols, both in Brussels on 23 February 1968 and 21 December 1979, respectively (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention" and "the Protocols"), which are currently applied to Hong Kong, shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China hereby declares, pursuant to this Article, that it has reservations as regards Article 8 of the 1968 Protocol and Article 3 of the 1979 Protocol.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

Protocol amending the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of the Knowledge of Embargo of 25 August 1924, as amended by the Protocol of 23 February 1968. Brussels, 21 December 1979. Official Gazette of the State of 11 February 1984.

Poland. April 30, 1997. Withdrawal of the reservation to Article III of the Protocol.

China. 4 June 1997. Notification:

"In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984 (hereinafter referred to as" the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China. Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, provides that international agreements in which the People's Republic of China is not a party but to be applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

In accordance with these provisions, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification:

The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules on the Knowledge of Embargo, made in Brussels on 25 August 1924, as well as the Protocols, both in Brussels on 23 February 1968 and 21 December 1979, respectively (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention" and "the Protocols"), which are currently applied to Hong Kong, shall continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China hereby declares, pursuant to this Article, that it has reservations as regards Article 8 of the 1968 Protocol and Article 3 of the 1979 Protocol.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

H. AEREOS

H. A. GENERALS.

H. B. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING.

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Air Transport. Warsaw, October 12, 1929. "Gazette of Madrid" of 21 August 1931.

China. 16 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China. In this regard, I have been instructed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification.

The Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Air Transport, made in Warsaw on 12 October 1929 and in respect of which the Government of the People's Republic of China deposited its instrument of On 20 July 1958, they will be applicable to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997. The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention and the Protocol to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 26, 1997. Notification:

The UK Embassy of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has reported the following: " I have received instructions from your Majesty's Foreign and Commonwealth Minister to refer to the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Air Transport, made in Warsaw on 12 October 1929, as amended by the Hague Protocol of 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention"), which currently applies to Hong Kong. I have also been instructed to state that, in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the United Kingdom Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the issue of Hong Kong, signed on 19 March. December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The UK Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Protocol amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Air Transport. The Hague, 28 September 1955. "Official State Gazette" of 4 June 1973.

China. 16 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the The People's Republic of China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from July 1, 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China. In this regard, I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China to make the following notification to the Protocol amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Transport International Air, made in Warsaw on 12 October 1929, and in respect of which the Government of the People's Republic of China deposited its instrument of ratification on 20 August 1975, shall apply to the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. Kong has been effective since 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China shall assume responsibility for international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention and the Protocol to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 26, 1997. Notification:

" I have received instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Commonwealth of His Majesty to refer to the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Air Transport, made in Warsaw on 12 December. October 1929, as amended by the Hague Protocol of 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention"), which currently applies to Hong Kong. I have also been instructed to state that, in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the United Kingdom Government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the issue of Hong Kong, signed on 19 March. December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

H. C. PRIVATE LAW.

I. COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORT

I. A. POSTALES.

Minutes approved by the 20th Congress of the Universal Postal Union signed on December 14, 1989 in Washington. 'Official Journal of the State' of 30 September 1992.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of the Nor tea. June 23, 1997. Ratification of the following Acts:

IV Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union. This Ratification applies to the following territories:

United Kingdom.

Bailiwick of Jersey.

Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Isle of Man.

Anguilla.

Bermuda.

British Virgin Islands.

Cayman Islands.

Falkland Islands (Falkland Islands).

Gibraltar.

Hong Kong.

Montserrat.

Pitcairn, Henderson, Duce and Oeno Islands.

Santa Elena.

Santa Elena Dependencies.

Minutes approved by the XXI Congress of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Seoul, 14 September 1994. "Official State Gazette" of 8 August 1997.

Saudi Arabia. August 21, 1997. Ratification of the following Acts:

Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

General Regulation of the Universal Postal Union.

Universal Postal Convention.

Agreement on Postcard Endings.

China. July 31, 1997. Ratification of the Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

Cyprus. July 9, 1997. Ratification of the following Acts:

Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

Universal Postal Convention.

Agreement on Postcard Endings.

Agreement on Postal Spins.

Postal Check Service Agreement.

Shipment against refund agreement.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 23, 1997. Ratification of the following Acts:

Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

Universal Postal Convention.

General Regulation of the Universal Postal Union.

Agreement on Postcard Endings.

Postal Check Service Agreement.

Shipment against refund agreement.

This ratification applies to the following territories:

Anguilla.

Bermuda.

British Virgin Islands.

Cayman Islands.

Falkland Islands (Falkland Islands).

United Kingdom.

Bailiwick of Jersey.

Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Isle of Man.

Gibraltar.

Hong Kong.

Montserrat.

Pitcairn, Henderson, Duce and Oeno Islands.

Santa Elena.

Santa Elena Dependencies.

Republic of Moldova. 3 July 1997. Accession to the following Acts:

Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

General Regulation of the Universal Postal Union.

Universal Postal Convention.

Agreement on Postcard Endings.

Agreement on Postal Spins.

Postal Check Service Agreement.

Shipment against refund agreement.

Romania. 1 September 1997. Ratification of the following Acts:

Fifth Additional Protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

I. B. TELEVISION AND RADIO.

I. C. SPACE.

Convention on the Registration of Launched Objects to the Ultratetre Space. New York, 12 November 1974. 'Official Journal of the State' of 29 January 1979.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

The Government of the People's Republic of China notified that, in accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the question of Hong Kong signed on December 19, 1984, the People's Republic of China had recovered the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Since then Hong Kong has become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China.

This Convention has been applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 1 July 1997, and the Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for rights and obligations. (a) international agreements on the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [Conventions and Conventions] to Hong Kong. "

July 10, 1997. Declaration by the European Organisation for the exploitation of Meteorological Satellites that it accepts the rights and obligations provided for in this Convention in accordance with Article VII (1) thereof.

Indonesia. 16 July 1997. Accession, entry into force on 16 July 1997.

I. D. SATELLITES.

I. E. ROADS.

Convention on Road Traffic. Geneva, 19 September 1949. "Official State Gazette" of 15 March 1958.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The Convention, which applies to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from July 1, 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China also makes the following statement:

1. In accordance with Article 2 (1) of the Convention, the application of Annexes 1 and 2 to the Convention in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is excluded.

2. In accordance with Article IV (b) of Annex 6 to the Convention, the use of an articulated vehicle for the traction of trailers and the carriage of passengers is not permitted in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

3. In connection with Article 26 of the Convention, the cycles in international traffic which are admitted to the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong will carry, since it has been established and during the night, and provided that the atmospheric conditions do so. necessary, only a white light on its front and a red light and a red reflector on its back.

4. In connection with Article II of Annex 6, in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, any motor vehicle other than a motorcycle with or without a sidecar shall be equipped with direction indicators of any of the types described in paragraph 1. 1 of Article II.

5. The Government of the People's Republic of China has a reservation in relation to Article 33 of the Convention.

6. The accession to the Convention by the Taiwan authorities on 27 June 1957 by usurping the name 'China' is illegal and therefore null and void.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party to the Convention shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of the Nor tea. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue, signed on 19 December 1984, the The United Kingdom Government will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to Hong Kong. "

Convention on the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR). Geneva, 19 May 1956. "Official State Gazette" of 7 May 1974.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 20 June 1997. Succession with effect from 17 November 1991, the date on which the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia bears responsibility for its international relations.

European Agreement on International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Geneva, 30 September 1957. 'Official Gazette of the State' number 138 of 10 June 1997.

Multilateral Agreement M-57, by virtue of the marginal 2010 ADR on the transport of class 2 lighters in small packaging

Order number M-57.

(1) By way of derogation from the provisions of marginal 2210 (1) (a) of Annex A to the ADR, the packaging used for the transport of lighters and refills for lighters of Class 2, 6.oF, UN 1057, is subject to only the general packaging and packaging conditions of the marginal 3500 (1), (2) and (5) to (7), when they have a maximum gross weight equal to or less than 2 kilograms.

(2) In addition to the indications prescribed by the ADR, the consignor shall record the following indication in the consignment note:

"Transport agreed as provided for in the marginal 2010 ADR (M57)".

(3) This Agreement shall apply until 31 December 1998 to the transport operations carried out in the territories of the ADR Contracting Parties which have signed this Agreement. If it is revoked earlier by one of the signatories, it may only be applicable until the date referred to above for the transport effected in the territories of the ADR Contracting Parties which have signed this Agreement. and have not revoked it.

Madrid, 14 October 1997. The competent authority for the ADR in Spain, Fernando José Cascales Moreno. The Director General of Railways and Road Transport.

This Agreement has been signed by the competent authorities of the ADR of: Germany, Federal Republic of, Belgium, Slovakia, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland.

I. F. Railroads.

J. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL

J. A. ECONOMY.

J. B. FINANCIAL.

J. C. CUSTOMS AND TRADE.

Convention on the creation of an International Union for the Publication of Customs Tariff. Brussels, 5 June 1890. "Gazette of Madrid" of 24 September 1935.

Denmark. June 30, 1997. Denunciation. In accordance with Article 15 of the Convention, the complaint shall take effect from 1 April 2003.

Convention establishing the Customs Cooperation Council. Brussels, 15 December 1950. "Official State Gazette" of 23 September 1954.

Fiji. 1 July 1997. Accession.

Tadjikistan. 1 July 1997. Accession.

Bolivia. August 14, 1997. Accession.

International Convention to Facilitate Import of Commercial Samples and Advertising Material. Gine bra, November 7, 1952. "Official State Gazette" of 10 March 1956.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on Customs Formalities for the Temporary Import of Particular Vehicles. New York, June 4, 1954. "Official State Gazette" of 8 December 1958.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government will therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [cited Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. "

Convention on Customs Facilities for Tourism. New York, June 4, 1954. "Official State Gazette" of 25 November 1958.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but applied in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government shall therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [referred to in the Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

Additional Protocol to the Convention on Customs Facilities for the Import of Documents and Material of Tourist Propaganda. New York, June 4, 1954. "Official State Gazette" of 16 December 1958.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but not implemented in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of all Parties to the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government shall therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [referred to in the Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

Customs Convention for the Temporary Import of Commercial Road Vehicles. Geneva, May 18, 1956. "Official State Gazette" of 20 April 1959.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but not implemented in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government shall therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [referred to in the Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

Customs Convention Concerning the Temporary Import for Private Use of Vessels of Recreo and Aircraft with Annexes and Protocol of Signature. Geneva, May 18, 1956. "Official State Gazette" of 26 January 1959.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but not implemented in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government shall therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [referred to in the Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

European Convention on the Customs Treatment of Palettes Used in International Transport. Geneva, 9 December 1960. "Official State Gazette" of 7 July 1973.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997. With effect from that date, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of Hong Kong. Central Government of the People's Republic of China.

Both in Section XI of Annex I to the Joint Declaration, "Elaboration by the Government of the People's Republic of China of its Basic Policies in relation to Hong Kong", as in Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 4 April 1990 by the People's National Congress of the People's Republic of China, it is available that international agreements in which the The People's Republic of China but not implemented in Hong Kong may continue to apply in the Administrative Region Hong Kong Special.

The [Cited Conventions and Protocol], which apply to Hong Kong at present, will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

Within the above limits, the responsibility for the international rights and obligations of any Party in the [cited Conventions and Protocol] shall be assumed by the Government of the People's Republic of China. "

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 10, 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue signed on 19 December 1984, the Government of the United Kingdom the United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997. The UK Government will continue to assume international responsibility for Hong Kong until that date. The United Kingdom Government shall therefore cease to be responsible for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the [referred to in the Convention and Protocol] to Hong Kong. '

Customs Convention on Containers. Gin, 2 of

December 1972. "Official State Gazette" of 12 March 1976.

China. 6 June 1997. Notification:

" In accordance with the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the issue of Hong Kong signed on 19 December 1984, the People's Republic of China China will recover the exercise of its sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. From that time, Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and enjoy a high degree of autonomy, except in matters of foreign affairs and defense, which will be the responsibility of the Central Government. of the People's Republic of China.

This Convention to which the People's Republic of China acceded on 22 January 1986 will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with effect from 1 July 1997.

The Government of the People's Republic of China has assumed responsibility for the international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. "

Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization, made in Marrakesh on 15 April 1994. 'Official Journal of the State' of 24 January and 8 February 1995.

Protocol of Accession of the Republic of Panama to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization, made in Geneva on 2 October 1996.

On 7 August 1997 (by decision of the General Council of 30 June 1997, the deadline for acceptance of the Protocol by Panama has been extended until 31 October 1997) the Government of Panama accepted the Protocol of Accession of the Republic of Panama to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.

In accordance with paragraph 8 of the Protocol, it shall enter into force on 6 September 1997. Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Protocol, Panama shall become a Member of the WTO on 6 September 1997.

Protocol of Accession of the Republic of Panama to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization:

The World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WTO"), pursuant to the approval of the General Council of the WTO, granted in accordance with Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WTO Agreement"), and the Republic of Panama (hereinafter referred to as "Panama"),

Taking note of the report of the Working Group on the Accession of Panama to the WTO set out in document WT/ACC/PAN/19 and Addenda 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as the "Working Group Report"),

Given the results of the negotiations on Panama's accession to the WTO,

Contain the following provisions:

Part One

General provisions

1. On the date of entry into force of this Protocol, Panama shall accede to the WTO Agreement in accordance with Article XII of that Agreement and shall therefore become a Member of the WTO.

2. The WTO Agreement to which Panama will accede shall be the amended or otherwise amended WTO Agreement by legal instruments which have entered into force before the date of entry into force of this Protocol. This Protocol, including the commitments referred to in paragraph 116 of the report of the Working Group which are incorporated into this Protocol, shall form an integral part of the WTO Agreement.

3. Unless otherwise provided in the paragraphs referred to in paragraph 116 of the report of the Working Group, the obligations laid down in the Multilateral Trade Agreements annexed to the WTO Agreement to be complied with in the course of a A period of time from the entry into force of that Agreement shall be fulfilled by Panama as if it had accepted that Agreement on the date of its entry into force.

4. Panama may maintain a measure incompatible with paragraph 1 of Article II of the GATS, provided that such a measure is entered in the list of exemptions from the obligations of Article II annexed to this Protocol and meets the conditions laid down in the Annex to the GATS on the Extentions of Article II Obligations.

Part Two

Lists

5. The lists annexed to this Protocol shall become the List of Concessions and Commitments annexed to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (hereinafter referred to as "GATT 1994") and the List of Specific Commitments annexed to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (hereinafter referred to as "GATS") relating to Panama. The staggering of the concessions and the commitments listed in the Lists shall be applied in the form specified in the relevant parts of the respective Lists.

6. For the purposes of the reference referred to in Article II (6) (a) of the GATT 1994 to the date of the said Agreement, the date of application of the concessions and commitments annexed to this Protocol shall be the date of entry into force of the latter.

Part Three

Final Provisions

7. This Protocol shall be open to the acceptance of Panama by signature or formality of another class until 30 June 1997.

8. This Protocol shall enter into force 30 days after its acceptance.

9. This Protocol shall be deposited with the Director-General of the WTO. The Director-General of the WTO shall transmit without delay to each WTO Member and to Panama an authenticated copy of this Protocol, as well as a notification of the acceptance of this Protocol in accordance with paragraph 7.

10. This Protocol shall be registered in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.

Made in Geneva, on 2 October 1996, in a single copy and in the Spanish, French and English languages, each of the texts being equally authentic, except that in a list annexed it is indicated that only its text is authentic in one or more of these languages.

Bahrain. 2 July 1997. Communication:

" The Government of the State of Bahrain wishes to postpone the application of the provisions of the Agreement by reserving its rights under the special and differentiated treatment provisions granted under the WTO the developing countries which are members of the same, in accordance with the provisions of Article 20. 1 and 2 and paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Annex III to the WTO Agreement on customs valuation.

J. D. RAW MATERIALS.

K. AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

K. A. AGRICULTURE.

K. B. FISHERIES.

International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Rio de Janeiro, 2 to 14 May 1966. "Official State Gazette" of 22 April 1969.

Italy. August 6, 1997. Ratification:

K. C. PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS.

International Agreement for the creation in Paris of the International Office for Epizootics. Paris, January 25, 1924. "Gazette of Madrid" of 3 March 1927.

Bangladesh. 15 October 1997. Accession.

Jamaica. 15 October 1997. Accession.

Convention for the Establishment of the European and Mediterranean Organization for the Protection of Plants (with the amendments which entered into force in April 1955, May 1962 and September 1968). Paris, April 18, 1951. 'Official Journal of the State' of 26 January 1983.

Jordan. August 6, 1997.

"The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has decided to become a member of the European and Mediterranean Organization for the Protection of Plants."

International Convention for the Protection of Vegetable Varieties. Paris, December 2, 1961. 'Official Journal of the State' of 9 June 1980 and 28 August 1982.

Mexico. July 9, 1997. Ratification, entry into force 9 August 1997.

To determine the total amount of the annual UPOV (0.75) budget contribution applicable to Mexico.

Ecuador. July 8, 1997. Accession, entry into force 8 August 1997.

To determine the total amount of the annual contribution to the UPOV budget (0, 2) applicable to Ecuador.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Washington, March 3, 1973. 'Official Journal of the State' of 30 July 1986 and 24 November 1987.

Cambodia. 4 July 1997. Ratification, entry into force on 2 October 1997.

Antigua and Barbuda. July 8, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 6 October 1997.

Uzbekistan. July 10, 1997. Accession, entry into force on 8 October 1997.

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. Bonn, 23 June 1979. 'Official Journal of the State' of 29 October 1985.

China, June 4, 1997. Notification:

"The Convention for the Conservation of Wild Migratory Species, carried out in Bonn on 23 June 1979 (hereinafter referred to as" the Convention "), applied to date in Hong Kong, will continue to apply in the Region Special Administrative of Hong Kong, with effect from 1 July 1997. Within this scope, the Government of the People's Republic of China will assume its responsibility for its international rights and obligations as a contracting party. "

L. INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL

L. A. INDUSTRIAL.

L. B. ENERGY AND NUCLEAR.

Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency. New York, October 26, 1956. 'Official Journal of the State' of 26 February 1958 and 28 October 1980.

Latvia. April 10, 1997. Acceptance.

China. June 19, 1997. Notification:

In accordance with the Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Hong Kong issue, signed in Beijing on 19 December 1984, The People's Republic of China will again exercise sovereignty over Hong Kong with effect from July 1, 1997. Hong Kong, as an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China, will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China from that date. Thus, the People's Republic of China will assume international responsibility for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The People's Republic of China is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Accordingly, the Government of the People's Republic of China declares that, with effect from 1 July 1997, the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency will apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Representative of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may participate in the annual general meeting or the extraordinary meetings of the International Atomic Energy Agency as well as the members of the delegation of the Government of the People's Republic of China. With regard to the requests made by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to attend certain scientific or technological meetings organized by the Agency, the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China adopt appropriate provisions in accordance with the practical needs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

I am also charged with stating that the "Revised Supplementary Agreement" ("Revised Supplementary Agreement") signed by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the International Atomic Energy Agency, in (a) the technical assistance of the Agency is to be applied to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as from 1 July 1997.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. June 19, 1997. Notification:

" Regarding the Joint Statement of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Hong Kong issue, signed in Beijing on 19 December 1984, the The United Kingdom will return Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China with effect from 1 July 1997 and the international liability of Hong Kong will be the responsibility of the United Kingdom Government up to that date.

I am also charged with notifying you that, as a result of the foregoing, the Agreement will be terminated on 1 July 1997. "

Treaty on the Energy Charter. Provisional application. Lisbon, 17 December 1994. 'Official Journal of the State' of 17 May 1995.

Tajikistan. June 25, 1997. Ratification.

Kyrgyzstan. 7 July 1997. Ratification.

Turkmenistan. July 17, 1997. Ratification.

Romania. August 12, 1997. Ratification.

Greece. 4 September 1997. Ratification.

Slovenia. 10 September 1997. Ratification.

L. C. TECHNICIANS.

Regulation No 12 on uniform requirements for the type-approval of vehicles with regard to the protection against the driving device in the event of a collision, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 concerning the fulfilment of uniform conditions of approval and the reciprocal recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. "Official State Gazette" of 10 August 1991.

Hungary. July 9, 1997. Application.

Regulation No 13 on uniform requirements for the type-approval of vehicles with regard to braking, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 on the fulfilment of uniform conditions of approval and reciprocal recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. 'Official Journal of the State' of 11 October 1989.

Sweden. 7 June 1997. Application.

Regulation No 25 annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 on the fulfilment of uniform conditions of approval and the reciprocal recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. 'Official Journal of the State' of 13 July 1984.

Sweden. 7 June 1997. Application.

Regulation No 48 on uniform requirements for the approval of vehicles with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 concerning the fulfilment of uniform conditions of approval and the reciprocal recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. 'Official Journal of the State' of 15 July 1992.

Sweden. 7 June 1997. Application.

Regulation No 51 on uniform requirements for the approval of motor vehicles having at least four wheels in respect of noise, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 on the compliance with uniform conditions of approval and mutual recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. Official Gazette of the State of 22 June 1983.

Sweden. 7 June 1997. Application.

Regulation No 64 on uniform requirements for the type-approval of vehicles fitted with wheels and emergency tyres for temporary use, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 on the compliance with uniform conditions of approval and mutual recognition of the approval of equipment and parts of motor vehicles. 'Official Journal of the State' of 6 June 1992.

Hungary. July 9, 1997. Application.

Regulation No 85 on requirements concerning the approval of internal combustion engines designed for the propulsion of motor vehicles of categories M and N in respect of the measurement of net power, annexed to the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 on the fulfilment of uniform conditions of approval and to the reciprocal recognition of the approval of equipment and engine parts. 'Official Journal of the State' of 25 January 1995.

Sweden. 7 June 1997. Application.

What is made public for general knowledge.

Madrid, January 26, 1998. -Technical Secretary General, Julio Núñez Montesinos.