Article 1 
The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation is hereby authorised, 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 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.