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1. The connection of any pipeline to the Pipeline shall be in accordance with and subject to the law of the State under whose jurisdiction the connection lies. Before any connection to the Pipeline is made, the two Governments shall agree any further arrangements which may be necessary. The two Governments shall ensure that as part of such arrangements the connection of any pipeline to the Pipeline does not prejudice safety measures for the Pipeline and shall also agree suitable arrangements for the measurement of Natural Gas entering the Pipeline through such a connection.
2. Articles 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this Agreement shall apply to that part of any connecting pipeline between the Pipeline and the first isolation valve.