Article 1 
The Agreement between the European Union and the Independent State of Samoa on the short-stay visa waiver is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in Article 8(1) of the Agreement ( 5 ) .
Article 3 
The Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Union within the Joint Committee of experts set up pursuant to Article 6 of the Agreement.
Article 4 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.