Article 1 
The signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Albania ( 3 ) (the ‘Agreement’) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.
Article 2 
The Declaration attached to this Decision shall be approved on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.
Article 4 
The Agreement may be applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force, in accordance with Article 22(2), second subparagraph, thereof, as from the date of notification of the completion of internal procedures by the Parties to this effect ( 4 ) .
Article 5 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.