Accession. 1. Any State becoming a Member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or a Member of the Co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), may accede to this Agreement, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the Parties, provided that the Joint Committee approves the accession of such State. 2. In relation to an acceding State, this Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the third month following the deposit to the Depositary of such State's instrument of accession or the approval of the terms of accession by the existing Parties, whichever is later.
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Samples: Free Trade Agreement, Free Trade Agreement, Free Trade Agreement
