Article 1 
The signing on behalf of the Union of the Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Chile ( 2 ) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.
Article 2 
The Joint Statement attached to the Agreement 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 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.