Article 1 
1. The signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on scientific and technological cooperation is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement. 2. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
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 Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with Article 7(2) thereof, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.