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1. This Agreement shall remain in force until terminated by a Contracting Party. Either Contracting Party may terminate the Agreement, through diplomatic channels, by giving written notice of termination at least six (6) months before the end of any calendar year beginning on or after the expiration of a period of two (2) years from the date of its entry into force.
2. In such event, the Agreement shall cease to have effect the first day of January in the next calendar year following that in which the notice is given.
3. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement the Contracting Parties shall remain bound by the provisions of Article 8 with respect to any information obtained under this Agreement.