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specification of any time limit within which compliance with the request is desired; and

(g) any other information which may be brought to the attention of the Requested State by the Requesting State to facilitate its execution of the request.

4. If the Requested State considers that the information contained in the request is not sufficient in accordance with this Treaty to enable the request to be dealt with, it may request additional information.

Article 6
Execution of Requests

1. Requests for assistance shall be executed promptly in accordance with the law of the Requested State and, insofar as it is not inconsistent with that law, in the manner requested by the Requesting State.

2. The Requested State shall not decline execution of a request on the ground of bank secrecy.

3. The Requested State shall promptly inform the Requesting State of circumstances, when they become known to the Requested State, which are likely to cause a significant delay in responding to the request.

Article 7
Costs and Representation

1. The Requested State shall pay all costs relating to the execution of the request, except for the fees of expert witnesses and the allowances and expenses related to the travel of persons pursuant to Articles 14 and 17, which fees, allowances and expenses shall be borne by the Requesting State. The Requesting State shall also bear the expenses associated with conveying custodial or escorting officers required by the Requested State in fulfilling the request.

2. If it becomes apparent that the execution of the request requires expenses of an extraordinary nature, the Contracting States shall consult to determine the terms and conditions under which the requested assistance can be provided.

3. Upon request, the Requested State, subject to its domestic law, shall make all necessary arrangements for the representation of the Requesting State in any proceedings arising out of a request for assistance and shall otherwise represent the interests of the Requesting State.

Article 8
Limitations on Use and Confidentiality

1. Information and evidence obtained under this Treaty or anything derived from such information and evidence shall not be disclosed or used for purposes other than those stated in the request without the prior consent of the Requested State.

2. The Requesting State may require that the application for assistance, its contents and related documents, and the granting of assistance be kept confidential. If the request cannot be executed without breaching the required confidentiality, the Requested State shall so inform the Requesting State which shall then determine whether the request should nevertheless be executed.

3. The Requested State may require that information or evidence furnished and the source of such information or evidence be kept confidential in accordance with conditions