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CHAPTER 18

INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

Article 18.1: Meetings of the RCEP Ministers

1. The Ministers of the RCEP (hereinafter referred to as the “RCEP
Ministers” in this Chapter) shall meet within one year of the date
of entry into force of this Agreement, and every year thereafter
unless the Parties agree otherwise, to consider any matter
relating to this Agreement.

2. The RCEP Ministers shall take decisions on any matter by
consensus.

Article 18.2: Establishment of the RCEP Joint Committee

The Parties hereby establish an RCEP Joint Committee consisting of
senior officials designated by each Party.

Article 18.3: Functions of the RCEP Joint Committee

1. The functions of the RCEP Joint Committee shall be as follows:

(a) to consider any matter relating to the implementation and
operation of this Agreement;

(b) to consider any proposal to amend this Agreement;

(c) to discuss differences that may arise regarding the
interpretation or application of this Agreement and to issue
interpretations of the provisions of this Agreement as it
may deem appropriate and necessary;

(d) to seek expert advice on any matter within its functions;

(e) to refer matters, assign tasks, or delegate functions to any
subsidiary body established pursuant to Article 18.6
(Subsidiary Bodies of the RCEP Joint Committee)
(hereinafter referred to as “subsidiary body” in this
Chapter);

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