This MoU serves only as a record of the competent authorities’ intentions in relation to the Convention. This MoU:
1.does not constitute or create (and is not intended to create) additional obligations under domestic or international law to those in relation to which it describes the understanding reached by the competent authorities on procedural matters.2.does not constitute, create or alter (and is not intended to constitute, create or alter) obligations that are not under the Convention; and3.does not give rise to any legal process itself; and4.does not itself constitute or create any legally binding or enforceable obligations (expressed or implied) and cannot be deemed to constitute, create, represent or state such obligations; and5.may not be subject to legally binding adjudication or arbitration of its terms.Consequently, any disputes between the competent authorities which arise over the interpretation or application of this MoU are not justiciable. However, the MoU reflects the administrative positions of the competent authorities and they will use their best endeavours in fulfilling their respective undertakings in respect of the MoU.
