Common use of Technical Consultation Clause in Contracts

Technical Consultation. 1. A Party may initiate consultations with another Party with the aim of resolving issues on the application of measures covered in this Chapter or interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter. 2. Where a Party requests consultations, these consultations shall take place as soon as practicable. 3. If a Party considers it necessary, it may request that the Committee facilitate such consultations. The Committee may refer the issues to an ad hoc working group for further discussion. The ad hoc working group may make a recommendation to the Committee on the resolution of the issues. The Committee shall discuss the recommendation with a view to resolving the issue without undue delay. 4. Such consultations are without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Chapter 15 (Dispute Settlement).

Technical Consultation. 1. A Party may initiate consultations with another Party with the aim of resolving issues on the application of measures covered in this Chapter or interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter. 2. Where a Party requests consultations, these consultations shall take place as soon as practicable. . 3. If a Party considers it necessary, it may request that the Committee facilitate such consultations. The Committee may refer the issues to an ad hoc working group for further discussion. The ad hoc working group may make a recommendation to the Committee on the resolution of the issues. The Committee shall discuss the recommendation with a view to resolving the issue without undue delay. 4. Such consultations are without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Chapter 15 (Dispute Settlement).