Artikel 4

1. The Parties reserve the right to refuse the surrender of their nationals in accordance with national law.
2. In case of refusal of the extradition, the Requested Party shall, at the request of the Requesting Party, submit the case to its competent authority for the purpose of institution of criminal proceedings in accordance with its national law. For this purpose, the Requesting Party shall provide the Requested Party with documents and evidence relating to the case. The Requesting Party shall be notified of any action taken in this respect, upon its request.