Статья 2.13. Специальные обсуждения / Article 2.13. Ad hoc Discussions

Article 2.13
Ad hoc Discussions

1. Each Party shall designate a contact point to facilitate communication between the Parties on any matter covered by this Chapter.

2. A Party may request ad hoc discussions to discuss any matter arising under this Chapter, by making a request to the other Party through the contact points referred to in paragraph 1. The request shall identify the reasons for the request, including a description of the Party's concerns and an indication of the provisions of this Chapter to which the concerns relate.

3. Within forty-five (45) days of receipt of a request under paragraph 2, the Party shall provide a reply. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the reply, the Parties shall discuss, in person or via electronic means, the matter identified in the request. If the Parties choose to meet in person, the meeting shall take place in such locations and through such means the Parties mutually decide.

4. Ad hoc discussions under this Article shall be confidential and without prejudice to the rights of any Party, the process or the outcome of the dispute settlement proceedings under Chapter 14 (Dispute Settlement).