Article 1 
The signing of the Agreement is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union, subject to its conclusion. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The declaration attached to this Decision shall be approved on behalf of the European 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 European Union subject to its conclusion.