Article 1 
The signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation on drug precursors (the ‘Agreement’) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement ( 1 ) .
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.
Article 3 
The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Union on the Joint Follow-up Expert Group set up under Article 9 of the Agreement. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.