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it is necessary to amend this Agreement, unless otherwise provided in
this Agreement.

Article 20.4: Amendments

The Parties may agree, in writing, to amend this Agreement. An
amendment shall enter into force 60 days after the date on which all
Parties have notified the Depositary in writing of the completion of their
respective applicable legal procedures, or on such other date as the
Parties may agree.

Article 20.5: Depositary

1. This Agreement, and any amendment thereto, shall be deposited
with the Secretary-General of ASEAN who is designated as the
Depositary for this Agreement. The Depositary shall promptly
provide a certified copy of the original text of this Agreement, and
any amendment thereto, to each signatory State and acceding
State or separate customs territory.

2. The Depositary shall promptly notify each signatory State and
acceding State or separate customs territory, and provide them
with the date and a copy, of:

(a) notifications under Article 20.4 (Amendments) and
subparagraph 4(b) of Article 20.9 (Accession);

(b) the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, or
approval under Article 20.6 (Entry into Force);

(c) a notice of withdrawal under paragraph 1 of Article 20.7
(Withdrawal);

(d) a request to accede to this Agreement under paragraph 2
of Article 20.9 (Accession); and

(e) the deposit of an instrument of accession under Article
20.9 (Accession).

Article 20.6: Entry into Force

1. This Agreement shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, or
approval by each signatory State in accordance with its applicable

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