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1. If either Party considers it desirable to amend any provision of this Agreement, including the Annexes thereto, it may request consultations between the aeronautical authorities of both Parties in relation to the proposed amendment. Such consultations shall commence within a period of sixty days (60) from the date of receipt of the request.
2. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be agreed upon by the Parties and shall be effected through an exchange of diplomatic notes. Such amendment shall enter into force in accordance with the provisions of Article 21 (Entry into force) of this Agreement.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article, any amendment to Annex I to this Agreement shall be agreed upon between the aeronautical authorities of both Parties, and confirmed through an exchange of diplomatic notes, and shall enter into force on a date to be determined in the diplomatic notes. This exception to paragraph 2 of this Article does not apply in case any traffic rights are added to the above-mentioned Annex.