Article 45 – Entry into force

  1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification or accession.
  2. For each State or regional integration organization ratifying, formally confirming or acceding to the present Convention after the deposit of the twentieth such instrument, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit of its own such instrument.
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