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ANNEX 13A

APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 13.3 (APPROPRIATE MEASURES
AGAINST ANTI-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES) AND ARTICLE 13.4
(COOPERATION) TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

1. If, as of the date of entry into force of this Agreement, Brunei
Darussalam has not complied with the obligations under
paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 13.3 (Appropriate Measures against
Anti-Competitive Activities), Brunei Darussalam shall comply with
those obligations no later than three years after the date of entry
into force of this Agreement.

2. Paragraphs 3 through 11 of Article 13.3 (Appropriate Measures
against Anti-Competitive Activities) and Article 13.4 (Cooperation)
shall apply to Brunei Darussalam as soon as it complies with the
obligations under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 13.3 (Appropriate
Measures against Anti-Competitive Activities) and, in any case,
no later than three years after the date of entry into force of this
Agreement.

3. During the three-year transitional period, Brunei Darussalam shall
take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that it is in
compliance with Article 13.3 (Appropriate Measures against Anti-
Competitive Activities) and Article 13.4 (Cooperation) by the end
of the three-year period and shall endeavour to comply with the
obligations under those Articles before the end of such period.

4. On request of a Party, Brunei Darussalam shall inform the Parties
of its progress since the date of entry into force of this Agreement
in meeting the obligations under Article 13.3 (Appropriate
Measures against Anti-Competitive Activities) and Article 13.4
(Cooperation) by the end of the three-year period.

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