Authentic Texts
This Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. Done at Paris on the thirteenth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and […]
Depositary
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is hereby designated as the Depositary of this Convention and shall, inter alia:
Reservations
The Articles of this Convention shall not be subject to reservations. The Annexes of this Convention shall not be subject to reservations incompatible with its object and purpose.
Entry Into Force
Accession
Any State which does not sign this Convention before its entry into force may accede to it at any time thereafter.
Ratification
This Convention shall be subject to ratification by States Signatories according to their respective constitutional processes.
Signature
This Convention shall be open for signature for all States before its entry into force.
Status of the Annexes
The Annexes form an integral part of this Convention. Any reference to this Convention includes the Annexes.
